Business Plan Nerd Mugs

'It's good, but it's not good-to-go.'

'I think you are taking this elevator pitch way too literally'.

Great Chinese Dynasties

'The bad news is it's all our client's money.'

"I think we should try something a little simpler."

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"Post holiday sales look similar to the crater that killed the dinosaurs."

"I think your going to need a business plan."

"I'm not only a Guardian Angel, I'm also an expert at turnarounds."

"The margin of error is plus or minus one hundred percent."

"Is it too late for me to stop poo pooing his expansion plan?"

The End of Trump?

Recycling bin for 'short term business plans'

"No, unfortunately I won't be raising your debt ceiling."

"The only thing I'm sensing is an entrepreneurial spirit."

"I suppose that's what happens when 'putting customers first' comes second!"

Businessman at the deep end.

'I'm important to note we really are trying hard.'

'Here is my proposal for making our department more productive. The proposal contains my best cognitive distortions.'

"Yes very good, but when I say I need to see your business model before agreeing any loan, I mean your strategy."

"Our 'Invest in American' program is saving money by buying orange safety cones from China."

'The National Debt just sounds like it's a lot of money because it's such a large number.'

'Let's make it cutting edge...with a traditional feel.'

Business plan.

"I strongly feel we need to start thinking inside the box again."

"Your entire business plan is to get a loan from me?"

'We're all wearing them - they were a gift from Warren Buffett.'

'Two new NBA franchises: The 'Wall Street Bulls' and the 'Main street bears'.'

"He's really excited about this new proposal to let staff take over services."

"I thought an illogical framework would work better."

What's your exit strategy?

"I said, 'Don't worry, I still have a few tricks up my sleeve.' That's when he called my bluff."

"So what do you really think of my business plan?"

'Your Starbucks, McDonald's, and Hershey Stocks all went down. That shows you should never buy on an empty stomach.'

'I've studied the issues, reviewed the facts, considered all the alternatives and decided 'The hell with it'.'