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"That's EXACTLY what I wanted to know from you."

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

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

'We've financed three more startups for no fathomable reason.'

Ice Cream And Summer Rentals

"I know it's misspelled, but market research shows that cute sells."

"Mom, will you help me take down my drawings? I'm selling my catalog."

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'll have the usual."

"Forget lemonade. The real money's in bottled water."

Member of the Fortune 5 Million

"I think retrieving the info from that harddrive might be a little tricky."

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

"Are you mad with us, Mrs. Bimmelman?"

"Boss, remember when you told me to start charging Sadie 'studio fees' for operating her radio show in the cafe?" "Well, I've got good news and bad news." "What's the good?" "She's agreed not to resort to violence." "I see. And the bad news?" "On today's 'Sadie Cohen Radio Show': Evil cafe owners who may or may not poison their customers."

Floss Street Vendor

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

'That's the first nickel I took in!'

The Real American Dream

'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!'

'I am sorry Davis, your bonus is a bit different this year, its all down to cashflow; but you can take your pick.'

"We're temporarily located in an office park, so it would be best if we came to you."

"Ooh look, the high street's evolved to survive!"

Blackjack: free lemonade!

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

'I don't know about you, but I could do with a break.'

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

"Today, State Street. Tomorrow, the State!"

'SALE! One Million Dollars Per Bike!!' by saying, 'I figure that if I sell just one, I can retire.'

LEMONADE 50 CENTS, 'Sorry, cash only -- we don't accept little brothers.'