Business Plan Writer Mugs

"He's a true visionary, but limited to canned vegetables."

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

"I don't like getting bogged down in details. I'm more of a big-picture guy."

'It has come to my attention that we need to hedge against our five-year plan.'

'Oh my God. I love it!'

'The good news is we're projecting a profit. The bad news is none of us will be alive then.'

"Actual results indicate that the statistical analysis of the data which projections were based on may have been wrong."

'Our problem is how to lower quality while raising prices...'

"See what I mean? It's going to take a bigger diamond."

'If that's a proposal, I accept!'

'Stay with me now, people, because in Step C, things get a bit delicate.'

'I'd like your permission to enter into pre-nuptial negotiations...'

"We've developed a five year plan that includes ample provisions for another five year plan if this one doesn't work."

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

'Oh my! He finally proposed!'

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

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

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

"I know, but all promises are off when Daddy's writing his grant proposals."

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

'So, in 2079 you see the company breaking even. Can you give me some idea where you see things 10 years after that?'

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

"It's a beautiful ring. She'll definitely pause for a moment before saying no."

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

Businessman at the deep end.

'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."

"Well, I like you alright, but they can't stand you...So forget it."

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

'Oh Gloria, I love you with all my heart, part of my liver and most of my lower intestine.'

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

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