New Business Deal Gifts

'I thought we'd get a merger agreement, so I arranged for our accountant teams to be on hand.'

'It's a deal, lets sniff bottoms!'

"Miracles happen, gentlemen, but they don't come cheap."

'Finally! A meeting with one of the bigwigs.'

Or as I prefer to call it, the 'feel-good' factor.

Leadership in the Covid-19 Era

"Remember...when the going gets tough...DELEGATE!"

'Upset at you for breaching the non-compete? Of course not.'

'Gentlemen, I've been authorized to sweeten the offer.'

'You'll be happy to see that I've finally managed to turn things around.'

'Wow! I never thought it would actually WORK!'

"We need to change, but WHEN?"

'You've reached McWit Quality Construction. If your foundation has cracked, press 1, if your plumbing is leaking press 2, if your house is collapsing, press 3 ...'

"Well, I'm sad for Gloria...she's gonna be bummed out when I'm twice as successful as she is."

"So let's roll up our sleeves and show that America still builds the world's greatest advertising."

Do you want to win the game or my business?

'Not bad, Ms. Newborn. But take another crack at it, and this time remember that 'earnings-per-share' is the alter upon which all other numbers are sacrificed.'

'Think of this as a window of opportunity.'

"At least we are consistently inconsistent."

Money exchange

I like you and I like your company!

Money Plant.

Well, everything's going great! I guess it's time to bring in the naysayers.

"Oh, no! We've inadvertently gobbled up our own parent company."

'I'm feeling absolutely marvelous. I think I'll acquire another company.'

'I'm feeling absolutely marvelous. I think I'll acquire another company.'

'Competition is good...unless it's too good.'

"It's strictly business. Please don't take your financial ruin personally."

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

'One thing about being in the drivers seat -- you pay for the gas.'

Florist "Say it with cacti"

Cafe investors: I'd like your support in acquiring the lemonade stand down the street. By cutting redundant labor, marketing and technology. I place our annual savings at $17 billion. The phone company investors bought it. Can monkey lick your head?

'There's a gentleman out here with $643 million. He would like to discuss a takeover.'

'I can beat my own drum but it'll be counting on your to toot my horn.'

'It has all the comfort of a regular jet, but it's invisible to shareholders.'