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(1). This is said after years of poor decisions. This phrase is uttered shortly before the business closes down.
“Alright, everyone…I know it’s been a tough couple of months, but starting right now, we are going to turn this ship around and get back on top!” – Dick Fuld, September 10, 2008
Props to Brett for the submission.
(1). To replace a system your company currently licenses with one your tech guys build themselves. Get ready for a buggy UI!
“So, we’re looking to in-house our general ledger system. Dipal said it would take six months and cost about half a million bucks. So, I’m prepping for about an 18-month turnaround with a budget of about two million bucks.”
(1). A mysterious individual, usually masked, who invests in a business but remains behind the scenes in order to protect their identity. This is usually because:
(a). They do not want to be associated with the product or service if it fails.
(b). They do not want to be bothered with the day to day operations of said business.
(c). They just want to be the “money guy” and make it rain.
(d). It is their brother-in-law’s “business” and their sister really needs the money.
(2). Batman.
“Hey Jesse, I got this new business idea and I’m gonna let you get in on the ground floor. It’s totally legit and you can be my silent partner. Ok, just close your eyes and think of this, “fireworks”. I can make them in my basement and no one else in New York sells em….it’s foolproof!
