Small Business Superhero Gifts

"I used to have a lemonade stand, but I ran out of sugar, and business went sour."

In basket-case.

"Hey, you stick your neck out on a regular basis, it's gonna happen. The important thing is to just get up and keep moving forward."

"We've decided your suggestion to have a day care center here at work has merit."

Miniature Design Shop: Think Small.

Member of the Fortune 5 Million

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

"I know your previous employer gave you an excellent reference, but you were self-employed."

'He's still able to do the work of three committees.'

Sales tied in knots

"With great power comes great, great stress."

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

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

"I've simplified our work process!"

Working mother

"I'll leave that with you then."

'I'm sorry. The CEO can't come to the phone right now. He's entertaining some prospective clients over lunch.'

'Not a shed, just a shop.'

'Sir, our sales force has just taken Atlanta.'

"Decaf, Sid?"

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

Small business nurturing employee health insurance.

"That's where everyone started getting sick of me."

Supermarket customer types.

"I started this business from the grounds up!"

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

"Hello, dear. I had a very busy day at the office, grabbed a bite on the way home, and brought home some work which I'll do in my study. See you in the morning. Good night."

"See how quickly he solves problems? We need more like him."

"Thanks for saving our business again accountancy man."

We small retailers have to stick together. To make one giant retailer.

Batmanager

'I hate cold calls.'

"We want someone who can multitask. During our interview I'd like you to fill out those forms and have a physical."

"Mr. Nunworth ... Hysterical crying on line 1 ... Livid on line 2 ... "

Kid, you stand accused of stealing credit card numbers over the internet. Do you realize that when people use those credit cards at my cafe, I'm the one who gets stuck with the bill? Not the credit card companies. They've got the system rigged. I pay. The small retailer. Me! I find the credit card companies guilty of fraud! They're not on trial, sir.