Winners & Losers
Everybody likes the new advertising campaign, the team was able to think up a very good idea.
What is "come up with a winner".
We don't need exact numbers right now, just give me an estimate using approximate numbers.
What is "back of the envelope calculation".
We're going to have to work out the kinks in our new process before we can take this new product to market.
What is "solve the problems".
Verizon says "Can you hear me now?" Nike says, "just do it".
What is a "tagline"
What is "no excuses", "it's absolutely necessary", "this is how it's going to be no matter what".
The project was a huge success!
What is a "big win"!
The CFO performed financial calculations to see if the new acquisition will be profitable.
What is "crunch the numbers".
Suzie is working around the clock to make sure her cookies are ready for sale after Thanksgiving.
What is "24/7".
I don't want to discourage you or give you reasons why your idea won't work, but I have to!
What is "throw cold water on" it.
How can you say that we're profitable when we've lost money each quarter this year - pay attention to what's going on!
What is "get with the program".
We invested in Amazon stock and made a lot of money.
What is "made a killing".
We need to do something to start making profits. If we are losing money again next quarter, we're going to go out of business.
What is "in the red".
James promised his customers that he'd have their orders ready by the 15th, today is the 14th and the orders are not ready!
What is "cutting it close".
When our best selling product starting losing market share, the President called a meeting with the CFO, CMO, Head of Operations and R&D to think up new ideas.
What is "brainstorm".
When it's all said and done, we can expect Suzie to make the most delicious cookies you've ever tasted!
What is "at the end of the day".
The new Brush-o-matic toothbrush should be a huge success.
What is a "blockbuster".
With strong sales year after year, the iPhone generates a lot of cash for the company
What is a "cash cow".
James is working down to the wire to meet his deadline.
What is "working until the last minute".
I can't believe we paid that consulting firm so much money and all they did was give us a bunch of stupid, impractical ideas.
What is "half-baked ideas".
Before we start the next phase of this project, let's make sure everyone has the latest information on what's going on.
What is "on the same page".
Our new smart tv was a real dog.
What is "a bad product".
We broke even last quarter.
What is to "make neither a profit nor loss".
James needs to hire a consultant to help him make small adjustments to his process to increase its effectiveness.
What is "fine tune".
We are going to get Usain Bolt to plug our new sneakers - that should get us a lot of sales!
What is "promote" our product.
You really think that we can sell our products online when we don't even have a website? Time for a _____
What is a "reality check".