Opening A Business Gifts

"We thought about a restaurant and decided we were more of a bookstore."

"Coming soon. Possibly a thrift store or a bakery...or, no—how about a coffee house? Yoga studio? Pizza joint?..."

Our changing neighborhood: new store openings.

Out of Business

"Oh look! A new department store in the High Street."

"Excuse me...but there are hairs in my soup. I think we should be supportive when our friends open a business. But sometimes I wonder...what are they thinking?"

'I'm sure that one wasn't there last week.'

"Is this to make me feel bad for not getting you that laptop?"

Where your mind & battle are los

'We've set the bar quite high at this company. It helps us control bonuses.'

Robot Parts $5

"I was just going to say, 'Well, I don't make the rules.' But, of course, I do make the rules."

Two children are running lemonade stands outside their home; one stand is more popular than the other.

Man to realtor: 'How much for a starter cubicle?'

'We want everyone to remember our name.'

' A good idea '

Nothing Succeeds Like Confidence.

Entering the Business Community: Assets/Liabilities

Selling lemon latt�

6 Brothers Falafel

"We're a very small international conglomerate."

'He had a meteoric rise to the top.'

'I want you to paddle against the current.'

"This is a clever little shop. It makes you think it would be fun to own a lamp."

The Rubber Ball Company

Yomp Foundation Presentation committee: 'Don't let the gong intimidate you!'

"Hoskins, try saying 'profits are up' without the finger quotes, okay?"

'The toughest things you have to deal with in this job, is feelings and lawyers.'

Kar Boot Sale (child's toys).

Likes: $2.

'Great news this quarter! Losses are up in smoke, profits are high, and we're seeing lots of green!'

'You're close, Spencer, but usually a business plan is a little more involved!'

"I think I just solved my cash flow problem."

"You're a genius, Shaw. This is an idea whose copyright has expired."

"Great plan. Could we get some more details?"