Supporter Of Small Businesses Pillows

Independents blocking chain groceries.

The flat broke signmaker.

"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'.

Things I love about Powell River...

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

"Can I talk to someone who knows something?"

"I'll have the usual."

A Specialty Bookstore Chain that Failed, 'Untitled Books.'

"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."

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

Floss Street Vendor

"I'm Bobby. If you like the lemonade, perhaps you'd like to invest in the 'Jimmy's Lemonade' franchise, listed in NASDAQ..."

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

The marketing is out there now. People all know the pizzas are prepared on the premises. So why no customers?

"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."

The Real American Dream

Let's all go to a farmer's market.

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

"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.'

Blackjack: free lemonade!

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

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

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

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

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