Small Biz Champ Mugs

'Ok, I'll be your spokes person just rub my tummy and it's a deal!'

"We're a very small international conglomerate."

Miniature Design Shop: Think Small.

Businessman sees sign in window of 'Fred's Chili Bowl' restaurant: 'Now Hiring a Bean Counter'.

"It was a mom-and-pop, but we inherited it."

"Can I talk to someone who knows something?"

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

'McWit Plumbing and Lite Puff Pastries.' The only way to survive in today's economy it's good to diversify.'

Self-employed.

'I applied the instant rebate and the returning customer loyalty reward, so that comes to fifty cents.'

Business As Usual Bar & Grill: 'How's business? 'Don't ask!'

Mom & Pop General Store - Going Out of Business Slowly But Surely

'We hope to invest in a few start-ups with national franchise potential.'

"The cat walking business didn't go anywhere! Neither did we."

"I now only take orders online. Shipping is free, especially since you're my neighbor."

"Clean your specs, lady?"

'Let's get one thing straight. I don't want your money, I want your respect.'

National Head Quarters - Mom & Pop Stores Incorporated

'Not a shed, just a shop.'

'We are from the F.B.L.'

Order Online And Receive Free Shipping

My lemonade stand went belly-up. I need a bail-out.

Burn It Down

"The only lemons we use now are to flavor the rim of your espresso."

'Sure I can do same day service.'

"Would you believe it. I haven't sold a thing all day."

"As part of our commitment to small business, we are willing to lend you your bus fare home."

"With expenses like ingredients, supplies, marketing, packaging, handling and payment processing, a cup of lemonade costs $50."

"I've reduced theft by 55%!"

'I'm from the odd shaped glass supply company.'

Small business nurturing employee health insurance.

"Honey! Come look at our little entrepreneur!"

"Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Pop."

What can I get you? Keep it down, please. Coffee King. For the record, Coffee King is a giant, evil corporation. Your chain is a ubiquitous capitalist death star. You spread conformity, and ruthlessly crush small, independent cafes. But by golly do I love your peppermint hot chocolates! At that point, getting whipped cream on top seems guilt-free. I feel so dirty.

Frank's Butcher Shop. Ernie's Bakery. Starbux Coffee. It hasn't been the same since the candlestick maker went out of business.