Chapter 417 The Prelude to a New Era (Fourth update, please subscribe)
As the New Year’s bell rings, under the framework of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the sequelae of the economic crisis twenty years ago—trade The tariff barrier under protection was finally torn apart. Although it was not torn to pieces, it was torn into a big hole.
It is this opening that has brought an unprecedented outlet to Nanyang - just as Li Yi'an predicted last year - Nanyang's external exports will reach a blowout state.
Almost every day, new factories are started and put into production. Factories large and small have greatly prospered Nanyang's economy. A few years ago, the industrial park was still an empty area of buildings. It has long been full of factories and prosperous industries.
After the red sun jumps out of the horizon every day, it doesn’t take much time. Thousands of pedestrians emerge from the residential areas between the factory areas, bustling with people walking along the roads towards their respective destinations. Suddenly the bus bell rings, and countless bicycles shuttle back and forth on the road. When the bus pulls into the station, people waiting for the bus will rush on and squeeze into the bus. The same is true for subway stations.
Rush, rush, rush...
This word is destined to become this year's "Chinese Character of the Year". Everyone is rushing, rushing for time, rushing to produce, rushing to make money, rushing to work, rushing With...
In a word, "time is money, efficiency is life", this is true for workers, and it is even more true for businessmen.
From obtaining bank investment at the beginning of the year to opening the factory, Song Yunchu almost lived and ate in the factory in the past period. He purchased equipment, recruited workers, and commissioned the factory to produce accessories. He was busy with all kinds of simple things. Fortunately, The treasurer was appointed by the bank, and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry also provided considerable assistance. Of course, the biggest help was Quanye Bank, which not only sent a financial manager but also helped a lot in product development, production, and sales.
Otherwise, we don’t know when it will take until the factory is put into production.
Finally, at the end of February, the first batch of cordless shavers were produced, packed and delivered to sellers.
"Well, the factory is finally on track today!"
Putting the "Langwei" electric shaver on the sample rack, Song Yunchu finally breathed a sigh of relief. The production and delivery of the first batch of 5,000 "Langwei" electric shavers means that the factory is on track.
“Thanks to the sales manager recommended by the bank!”
The reason why I am so emotional is because the sales manager recommended by the bank made it possible for the factory to receive orders from Kaike City as soon as it was put into production. Waiting for corporate orders. Now we just need to wait for market feedback. Of course, we also need to further develop the market.
"The focus is still on the American market!"
The market for expensive small appliances like this is very limited in Nanyang, and the largest market is definitely in the United States.
So we have to break into the US market no matter what.
At this moment, the phone rang. Song Yunchu immediately picked up the phone, and a familiar voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Director? I am Ma Zhihao."
Ma Zhihao is the sales section chief recommended by the bank. He once worked in the sales department of Qihang Company. Qihang... was a subsidiary in North Borneo. In fact, this is also a characteristic of Nanyang - large companies are like training courses for corporate backbones. Tens of thousands of people join the company every year, and tens of thousands of employees go to other companies under the recommendation of banks or even companies. Small company, factory work.
Nowadays, Nanyang has even formed a "fake outsourcing system" centered on the Borneo consortium. Small and medium-sized enterprises are not the kind that are built from scratch. Many of them are the backbone of large enterprises. After getting permission from the company, they go out to work alone with their subordinates. The R&D, production, and sales of this small company are all influenced by the large company, and the financial director is assigned by the bank affiliated to the large company.
There is another kind of person like Song Yunchu who seemed to start from scratch, but in the process of starting up, he received help from banks and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry to provide him with professional talent support, and those people were also in large companies. This allows companies to avoid the trial and error costs of starting from scratch.
Actually, this is also to ensure investment - after all, most companies receive bank loans or even direct investment. This also accelerates the development of enterprises and promotes economic development.
Ma Zhihao is definitely a good player in product sales. Basically, Song Yunchu does not need to care about sales issues, allowing him to concentrate on factory production and management.
"Ah, Manager Ma, what's the matter?"
"Director Li, yes, I just heard a piece of news when I was in the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. If we seize the opportunity, we have Maybe we can enter the US market directly.”
Ma Zhihao on the other end of the phone seemed calm, but he was still a little excited.
“Go directly to the American market?”
Song Yunchu said in surprise:
"Chief Ma, is there such a good thing?"
This is not just something that comes to mind. Just now, he was still thinking about how to enter the US market? No, the opportunity will come in the blink of an eye.
Ma Zhihao asked:
"Director, do you know Chicago?"
"Yes, how could you not know? Look what you said, Chicago" Steel "Well, who doesn't know." Song Yunchu replied.
Today’s Chicago is not the rust district of the 21st century. It is a prosperous metropolis that is no less prosperous than New York, the steel capital of the world!
“I’m not talking about steel, I’m talking about the Home Appliances and Household Products Exhibition!”
Ma Zhihao said.
“What? Are you an exhibition specializing in home appliances and household products?”
Song Yunchu asked.
Ma Zhihao continued;
"Yes, it is this exhibition. This exhibition has been established since 1928, that is, it was suspended for a few years during the war. The Ministry of International Trade and Industry prepared to plan and organize A group of companies are participating in the exhibition with our Nanyang household appliances, so I plan to report our factory as well. Our electric shaver is the world's first cordless shaver. If we go there, it will definitely cause a stir. The market is paying attention!”
“This is a good thing, Chief Ma, thanks to your busy schedule.”
Song Yunchu paused and then said;
"What are the chances of us attending the meeting?"
"It should be close to ten!"
Ma Zhihao then explained:
"The attitude of the ministry is very clear , "Building a country through trade" is a basic national policy. To make money from the sea, you must use the best products. Our products are unique. Several department directors in the ministry also think that we should go there."
" That’s good, that’s good.”
Song Yunchu thought for a while and said.
"In this case, you pay 2,000 yuan first... No, I will prepare 5,000 yuan to participate in this exhibition. When the time comes, we will go there together."
In fact, for participating Song Yunchu had no idea how much the exhibition would cost, but he knew that it would definitely cost money to go to the United States, but as long as he could open up the American market, it would not be as simple as making money, it would be like riding a gold wave. surf!
"If the money is not enough, I will see if I can raise another sum of money. In short, the US market must be opened!"
Song Yunchu said.
"What, factory director, are you still worried about not having enough money?"
Ma Zhihao asked with a smile.
“I must be worried. Those who go to the United States are all well-known large companies. Small businesses like ours will definitely have a lot of money to spend there. Poor families have rich roads, so they have to prepare for their own needs.”< br>
Song Yunchu said.
Ma Zhihao laughed and said:
"You can rest assured. The ministry has already decided. The ministry will be responsible for basic expenses. The ministry will also coordinate with airlines to provide exhibitors with the most favorable air tickets. Moreover, the organizers of the United States also welcome our country's sending The exhibition group also provided a lot of convenience and assistance!"
"When did Americans become so good?"
Song Yunchu asked with a frown.
Ma Zhihao explained.
“It’s not that Americans have become better, it’s caused by the international situation. Now Americans feel that they are the center of the world and the leader of the Western world. Naturally, they hope that the whole world will support them. Therefore, recently, the international Americans can always be seen in everything big and small. The United States also holds many internal activities, which are ways for the United States to increase its influence.”
Although I don’t know much about politics, if I think about it carefully, this is really the case. The United States is currently in the limelight. Americans are everywhere.
Ma Zhihao continued:
“So the United States naturally welcomes exhibitors from all countries. Our participation in the exhibition is in line with the wishes of the Americans. Of course they will provide some conveniences.”< br>
Song Yunchu quickly said to the other end of the phone.
"That's good, that's good. This is a rare opportunity. Chief Ma, hurry up and sign up. We can't miss this opportunity."
(End of this chapter)