Business Plan Nerd Prints

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

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

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

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

Recycling bin for 'short term business plans'

The End of Trump?

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

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

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

Businessman at the deep end.

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

'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."

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

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

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

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

Business plan.

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

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

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

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

"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?"

'Please remember that these figures could be off by as much as two dollars.'

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