Corporate Contender Mugs

'We can't go on meeting like this. It's not you I want - it's your job.'

"Sure I can make that deadline."

Businessman on stilts: 'I had to step over a lot of people to get where I am today.'

The MBA Draft

"I see we're going up against the Big Guys."

"We're all just a number here, Finch, and fortunately my number is one."

'A 10M bonus for your thoughts.'

401K

"I appreciate your vision and work ethic but I have a budget. How much would it cost for your vision without work ethics?"

'You turned the company around. Unfortunately, it wasn't our company.'

Run, Mike, Run!

"I'm worried. We're small enough to fail, but not big enough to be bailed out!"

"Why is our company always at the back of the wagon train?"

'It's not just a job. It's about being part of something bigger than yourself.'

'Looks like no cash bonus this year.'

'Our company has hit an icebery and is sinking fast. Of course, it's all very symbolic.'

Directors Meetings - Please do not disturb.

Sinking sales

Businessman at the deep end.

'The answer is still no. I may look like a pushover, but I'm not.'

Developing links within business.

A successful meeting! Only one member left in a rage shouting obcenities.

"Now I don't want to alarm you, but are you familiar with the term 'On the scrapheap'!"

'We think a lot alike - and that threatens my uniqueness to this company.'

"Now that's power."

"Irma, cancel all my appointments for the next 3 weeks, I need to go home to brood. Tell the board to only contact me on my mobile phone..."

People hanging on to the horns of the raging bull of 'Business'

Fight on the top

Romney: 'Corporations are people! We just pay a lot less taxes than you!'

"Are we afraid of a little competition? Based on the figures, absolutely."

Commercial space travel is expensive.

"Ladies and gentlemen, start your companies!"

Using the skill of pottery to make athletics trophy.

Workers' Rights

Positional authority