Wei Yin thought that the discord between the sister-in-law and the sister-in-law was all caused by the men.
Wei Yin, however, was not such a stingy person. Although she was angry at her second brother's double-faced behavior, she would not vent her anger on her second sister-in-law. Wei Yin was not interested in watching a movie with her second brother. She turned around and bought a ticket and asked Qin Shu to go to the movies together.
The next day, I discussed with my second brother and second sister-in-law that Wu Chao and Zhang Biao worked hard, and now it has been two months, the probation period should be over. I have to give them a formal contract, and at the same time, I have to discuss the commission for them. I have to inform Mr. Rong about this matter, but it is temporarily set at 10%. 10% of the net profit, as long as it is a lipstick they develop, they will get this price.
This was a discussion among the three. Chen Xuan was especially willing to spend money on useful people. Wei Yin bought a bag of strawberry seeds at the beginning. Until now, Wei Yin has been sharing the strawberry dividends with Chen Xuan and Wei Nian. This was what Chen Xuan fought for Wei Yin. Therefore, when Wei Yin mentioned a 10% share of the net profit, Chen Xuan had no objection. Wei Nian thought about it and had no objection either. After the telegram was sent to Rong Yang, Rong Yang proposed a new way of cooperation, allowing the two to invest in technology. All the cosmetics developed by the two will each have half a share. In the future, dividends will be distributed according to shares.
When Wu Chao and Zhang Biao were introduced to work at the cosmetics factory by their school teacher, they had been unemployed for a long time. The salary offered by the cosmetics factory was not bad, so they decided to come. Unexpectedly, Wei Nian's casual mention of dividends directly turned into technology investment, and the contract was detailed. It can be said that this contract is rare in today's domestic business community.
"At the beginning, I asked you sincerely. We agreed that since there is a trial period, the bonus issue must also be implemented. Mr. Rong's proposal is better than mine. Although our current business looks small at the moment, when our products are sold all over Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Qingdao, Dalian, and preferably in Harbin in the north and Guangdong in the south, then it will not be a small business." Wei Nian casually painted a blueprint for the two of them, "But don't be too happy now. I won't talk about the confidentiality clause in it. This is basic morality. In addition, although we are an old brand, our previous business was not ideal. Now we are starting over, and we won't see profits too quickly. But I can guarantee that the usual salary will be paid. Since you are shareholders, this factory is our common factory. All the lipsticks you develop and all the dividends you get from selling one will be handled according to the contract."
Wu Chao and Zhang Biao both said, "Manager Wei, don't worry. If there's no trust at all, we don't need to work together."
Wei Nian said sincerely, "University is great. College students are talented. You two are so exciting. I want to go to college too."
Wu Chao smiled, "Manager, if you want to go to college, you don't need to study chemistry. You should study business."
Zhang Biao also nodded. Everyone was very happy that the new product could be launched on the market.
Rong Yang's machines also arrived very quickly, they were still the two old machines. As for the previous ones that could not work, I don't know who Rong Yang asked to repair them, but anyway, they were repaired and he sent his men to transport them to Beijing.
As for the government procedures before a new product is launched, they were all handled by Wei Nian.
Chen Xuan and Wei Yin began to discuss how to promote this "Siqing" brand lip balm. Yes, this brand sounds sour and corny. This lip balm is priced at 3.5 yuan. The current domestic brand lip balms are basically positioned at this price.
First, determine the price, then gradually make recommendations to regular customers, and then you'll be ready to move the store.
Yes, the two invested all the money they earned from last year to this year into the newly rented storefront. This time, the location is still in Dongdan, but it is not a small storefront that is too tight to move around. This time, the aunt and sister-in-law looked at no less than 20 stores and chose a two-story building not far from the old store. The decoration is almost done. Although it is hot in summer, it is easy to dry. Most of the containers, tables and chairs inside were bought at the second-hand market. In order to make it look new, they hired an old painter to paint it a new coat of paint.
In addition, Wei Yinping's oil paintings are hung on the wall. These paintings are amazing. Once they are on the wall, they look particularly high-end and tasteful. Nowadays, people like to follow fashion and use foreign goods, such as paintings. Nowadays, Western paintings are more popular than those ink-splashed landscapes of the old generation.
In addition to moving, the two thought that they would organize some activities in the new store. Although it was not as grand as Ms. Chen's, they had to think of some ways to give some benefits to old customers and warm up the new store. The two discussed many ideas, such as 20% off coupons, giving small gifts, and giving customers lucky draws.
The two of them not only thought about it themselves, but also asked Xiao Li, Sun Yan, and Qin Shu to think about it together. Qin Shu, as a part-time designer of the hat shop, also worked hard. After these methods were thought out and listed, Chen Xuan also sought Wei Nian's opinion. Because in Chen Xuan's opinion, Brother Nian is a very smart person.
Wei Nian took the plan from Chen Xuan, read it quickly, and finally said to Chen Xuan, "It's a good idea, but it's not new."
"We thought that moving to the new store would make it more lively," Chen Xuan said, "and also allow old customers to get to know the store."
Wei Nian brushed Chen Xuan's plan and said to her, "Your idea is fine in the old store. Now you have to think about it. The current rent is more than three times that of the previous store. You changed the store because the business is good. So, you changed the store to make the business better. Therefore, in addition to old customers, you have to attract more new customers. Your activity is of course good for old customers, but it can't attract new customers."
"So what should we do? Business is always done slowly."
"You have to come up with something new. It would be best if you could make a big news story and shock the whole city of Beijing!"
"We don't have money to run a front-page ad." Chen Xuan had done a sneak peek once, but the effect was mediocre, and she lost interest in newspaper ads ever since. "Besides, Daxingsheng became famous because Ms. Chen promoted patriotism. If we follow her example, it would be like aping a beauty without a lover." Chen Xuan is now much more knowledgeable, and she can even use the simplistic approach of imitating a beauty without a lover.
Wei Nian was amused and asked Chen Xuan, "If I asked you to spend 200 yuan in cash to make a big news known to everyone in Beijing, would you be willing to do it?"
"Can the whole city of Beijing really know about this?"
Wei Nian nodded.
Chen Xuan bit her tongue and nodded, "If it really has such a big effect, I'd be willing to give it up!"
Wei Nian gave Chen Xuan an idea, and Chen Xuan was so surprised that she couldn't close her mouth.
This matter, because two hundred dollars in cash is not a small amount! Wei Nian bought the courtyard where he lives now for twenty taels of gold, and to convert it into cash, it would be about three hundred dollars. Therefore, for such a large amount of expenditure, Chen Xuan must discuss it with Wei Yin.
Wei Yin agreed immediately and said, "Second brother, this is a really good idea!"
"I think so too. I've never seen anything as rare as this in Beijing! If this gets out, it will definitely be big news!" Chen Xuan had been thinking about it for most of the night yesterday. Seeing that Wei Nian also agreed, Chen Xuan angrily said all her plans out loud, "Well, Ah Yin, we have to prepare a large quantity of goods in advance. And can we take care of it alone in the store? We need two more clerks. Where can we find them? It would be best if they were female clerks!"
Wei Yin said, "Second sister-in-law, leave this to me. If there are students from poor families in the university, I will ask them if they are willing to work part-time in our store. During the days when we move the store and hold activities, I will tell them in advance and ask them to come."
"Okay. College students are smart, but we have so many goods here, we need to let them familiarize themselves with the goods in advance..." Chen Xuan slapped her forehead and said to Wei Yin, "I am really stupid, my brain is not flexible, let's think about it and divide the goods among the college students, each of them will be responsible for one piece, and they don't need to worry about the others. Shopkeeper Li will collect the money."
Wei Yin smiled, "Okay, that's it."
The aunt and the sister-in-law were really generous. They gave Wei Nian two hundred dollars. The bicycle that Wei Nian bought from a foreign company was unloaded from Tianjin Port and then shipped to Beijing. The shiny bicycle had a bell, and when it was pressed, it made a very crisp sound.
Wei Nian asked a printing factory to print promotional leaflets to directly promote the new store's relocation. The whole event was an event with an on-site lottery. The first prize was a German bicycle, the second prize was a gift package of Danqi lipstick, Simon powder, Sunsilk cream, Stancom hair cream, Paris Sulan cream, Bacon shampoo and Lux soap, and the third prize was a set of sixteen-color lipsticks of the state-owned "Siqing" brand.
The most conspicuous place is printed with the store’s address and name.
In the whole city of Beijing, there has never been a store that holds a raffle for bicycles when it moves to a new location!
Wei Nian's idea went viral.
Before the event even started, the newspaper where Cheng Su worked published a report on the recent commercial prosperity of Peking City. It especially mentioned that a store had moved to a new location and was offering a raffle prize of a German bicycle. The newspaper then repeatedly expressed admiration for the store's generosity.
When Old Master Wei knew about this, he first asked how much goods were prepared for the day and whether there were enough staff. With Wei Nian helping to check, Old Master Wei asked in person, and he was relieved a little. But when Old Lady Wei heard Wei Jin report home that Chen Xuan and Wei Yin were crazy and wanted to give away a new bicycle worth two hundred dollars for free, Old Lady Wei almost went crazy when she heard about this. Fortunately, Old Master Wei persuaded Old Lady Wei a few words, saying that spending money now is to make money back. Old Lady Wei felt a little better, but she also kept complaining about Wei Yin, and she was even more unhappy when she saw Chen Xuan. Fortunately, Chen Xuan and Wei Yin were very busy, busy with all matters related to moving the store and preparing goods. They went out early in the morning every day and could not return home until dark, and they had no time to see Old Lady Wei's face.
Even if I have a post from Miss Shao, I don't have time to go for an appointment now. I'm too busy. The part-time college students I hired also need to be trained to make them familiar with the goods at their respective counters.
Wei Nian also gave a red envelope to the Dongdan Street Police, as he was worried that there would be too many people on the day of the event. On the day of the opening of Daxingsheng, it was said that the police went there to maintain law and order. Now Chen Xuan and Wei Yin's new store is moving to a new location, and there is also a lot of noise. Giving a red envelope is just asking them to go over and help look after it when the time comes.
In addition, Old Master Wei sent two shop assistants to help maintain law and order in case there were too many people.
On that day, Wei Nian asked someone to build a platform in front of the store, and the brand new German bicycle was placed high on the platform.
The event lasted five days, and Wei Nian thought the stock was enough, but he had to go back twice to restock. Even the soda that was now very fashionable sold in the store sold thousands of bottles.
Everything, including the money for the bicycle, was earned back within five days, with a huge profit.
The first thing Chen Xuan and Wei Yin did was to pay back the money they borrowed from their family and Wei Nian. Because they didn't have enough money to prepare the goods, they took some from Wei Nian and some from their family. Now that they have earned all the money, they naturally pay back the money first. After deducting the money for the bicycle, the gift bag, the money for Siqing's lipstick, and the wages of the part-time short-term college students, Chen Xuan and Wei Yin couldn't believe that they had earned so much all of a sudden.
The two of them discussed that Xiao Li, the shopkeeper, would give a 20-yuan red envelope, and Yan would give a 10-yuan red envelope, and the other two would get commissions separately. They were a few short-term part-time college students, and they agreed at first that they would get one yuan each for five days. Now that they have made money, they doubled the money and gave each of them two yuan.
In addition, Chen Xuan and Wei Yin discussed choosing a Sunday when the college students are free to have a dinner at Dongxinglou.
Of course, the most important thing is that, apart from keeping some of the money earned for cash flow, Chen Xuan and Wei Yin deposited the rest into a joint account, half of which was saved in US dollars and the other half was used to buy gold.
Chen Xuan and Wei Yin made a big splash, and not only did all their relatives and friends know about it, but their shop also became famous.
Mrs. Cheng also made a connection, and asked Cheng Su to arrange for the newspaper's business column to report on this lottery marketing that shocked the whole of Beijing. The newspaper was very good at finding hot spots. Not only did it write a lot about the lottery of bicycles, but it also found the lady who won the bicycle and interviewed her. In addition, when the newspaper reporter saw that the shop owners who were generously giving away bicycles were actually the sister-in-law, he immediately came up with an idea. They also asked the boss of Daxingsheng, Ms. Chen, to set up their own workshops and merge them into one. The headline of the news the next day was: Heroines of Beijing's industry and commerce.
When Chen Xuan saw the newspaper, her face turned red and she felt embarrassed.
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