Profit Growth Mugs

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

"I'm afraid 'It's a surprise', doesn't cut it as a growth strategy."

'It seems every time my business grows so does my paperwork!'

"In recognition of last month's little upward blip, I suggest we allow ourselves a spontaneous victory fist bump."

"Gentlemen, I'm pleased to say the firm is perfectly positioned to avoid chapter eleven and still be in existence this time next year."

"Although technically it's a profit and loss statement, the narrative is admittedly rather one-sided."

"That's Paul, he's our head of partnerships..."

'He's so rich, when he writes a cheque the bank bounces.'

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

'These are the end of year figures recollected in tranquility.'

Signs: Sales, Profit and Media coverage.

Upward Progress

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

'We're holding our own, but I'd really like to see some growth.'

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

ACME Balloon Company.

Soaring Profits

'A short economics test - if you bought something for

"We've done a rigorous examination of your business plan using the latest algorithms to model future profits. . . which way up would you like it?"

Sign: 'Welcome to Fernbanks. Beneath our quaint Norman Rockwell-ish exterior beats a big-box chain store heart, ready to sell out at the drop of a hat.'

'This is from a post-ethics phase.'

Let's Celebrate

"It seems like only yesterday that Dad told me I'll be an adult before I know it."

Business is off the chart.

"I love your optimism."

"It's swings and roundabouts – one goes up the other goes down."

"That was a great ideaof yours, chester."

"Well, there's nowhere to go but up."

"Why do you always assume I'm going down?"

"You've changed."

'Look on the bright side; you got out of that stock before it became...unstable.'

"Sorry, but there aren't enough life jackets to go around."

'I understand this was the day you seized, Ferguson?'

'I tried everything to turn this around but if the cops ask, I was here in this room with you guys all week.'

Sales Chart Through Ceiling