One is a Rubik's Cube, and the other is a plastic stamp that can be taken apart to change patterns, suitable for primary school students to play with.

The previous toys have not been completed yet, and these can be regarded as "technical reserves", but the seal has been passed. Unless you come up with a unique pattern or text, it is just a seal and there is no way to apply for a patent.

It is similar to the unspoken rules in the automotive industry, semiconductor industry and other fields.

Manufacturers will not come up with their best products all at once, but will make improvements step by step in terms of appearance, performance, etc., and gradually eliminate the original products through updates and replacements, so that consumers will actively consider replacing new products and maximize profits.

Toys are mainly sold to children and young people, so it is easier to deal with these potential consumers. As the boss, Han Chudong naturally wants to make more money.

Take the pull-rod-type battle beyblade for example. It is still simple nowadays, but in fact it can be designed better and metal materials can be used to increase the fun.

In addition, he also plans to wait until yo-yos, battle tops, and propellers can no longer sell well, and then he will make a big move to tinker with a four-wheel drive racing car.

That is also a money-making tool.

It’s just that for the sake of long-term profits, I don’t want to take it out for the time being.

Recently, the idea of ​​forming a team of scientific engineers to develop toys for external sale has been conceived.

Which materials are toxic and harmful and which processes can simplify these things require the help of professional people.

Han Chudong has his own skills, but there are many things to do in the company and he can't do everything himself.

Two more batches of goods were sent out in the past few days.

One batch was shipped to Texas and the other to Washington State.

Washington State is located in the northwest corner of the continental United States. Its capital is Seattle, which is completely different from Washington, D.C. on the East Coast.

On the day of loading, Mango Toys Company's account received a total of more than 167,000 US dollars in bank transfers, with a net profit of over 100,000 US dollars.

Currently we mainly sell magic balls, and we also have some bamboo helicopters. Other toys are still being prepared.

The first batch of goods has been received.

Han Chudong hasn't asked about the sales situation yet, but since the agent, Mr. John Hunter, didn't call in a rage to ask for a return, that means there should be no problem, at least everything is normal so far.

Let’s look at the Rubik’s Cube, for which we are trying to apply for a patent. This toy can definitely make some money, but the market is limited.

If you lie to the parents and tell them that playing with this kind of toy can improve their children's thinking ability, you may be able to make a little more money. However, in the short term, the sales volume will definitely not be that large because you cannot actively attract those little customers, and it may not make as much money as stamp toys.

On the contrary, Mr. Sherman was enjoying the game.

There are some tricks to solving a Rubik's Cube. If he keeps messing around like this, he'll probably never be able to complete the Rubik's Cube in his lifetime. Han Chudong waited for a while. He didn't get impatient, but the people queuing behind him became impatient first.

After someone complained to him, the patent examiner Mr. Sherman finally continued his work. He collected the application form and the fee, and soon let Han Chudong go home and wait for notification.

It will take several months for the review documents to be sent to the contact address filled in on the form, and only then will you know whether you have obtained the patent...

The renovation work on the new house will take about ten days.

It is mainly the replacement of the washbasin and shower equipment that takes time, while buying furniture, kitchen supplies, green plants, carpets, etc. can be done in one day. Han Chudong has already ordered a set of the best-performing home appliances, which will be delivered immediately after the decoration is completed.

I am a businessman who sells electrical appliances. How can I give money to others for free?

In addition, the originally open kitchen has been replaced with glass partitions. As this is related to the leap in quality of life, Han Chudong is more concerned about that aspect.

The stores that were just rented are still being renovated. A new warehouse has been rented and suppliers are busy sorting all kinds of goods into categories and storing them there. Recruitment is also underway, trying to transfer two people from Store No. 1 and Store No. 2 to be managers of the new stores.

These shop assistants haven't been working here for long. They're the tallest among the short ones, so they're at least a little more reliable.

Since the day before yesterday, there have been three more female sales clerks in Baofeng Electric Appliances Store No. 1, learning how to sell in preparation for the opening of the new store.

Salesmen and deliverymen are easy to find. After posting the job announcement, there will be dozens or even hundreds of people coming to the door every day.

After applying for the patent, Han Chudong returned to Chinatown to continue his business. He saw Zhou Nan's father from a distance, followed by several young and strong men. He walked over and said with a smile: "Uncle Zhou, why don't you deliver the goods yourself? I will give you a promotion and a raise, and you can stay in the warehouse to arrange the purchase and delivery. When you have nothing to do, you can read the newspaper, watch TV, and make a cup of tea. It's so comfortable. I will give you 700 US dollars a month, okay?"

We discussed this matter yesterday, but the other party did not agree.

The warehouse has been rented and the goods have been stored, but there is a lack of trustworthy people to look after it.

If it weren't for Han Yiqiang's special job, which could intimidate a bunch of evil spirits like a door god, Han Chudong would have wanted to pull him over to help look after the warehouse, and he would definitely earn more than he does now.

Watermelon Head's father looked embarrassed. In fact, he was earning a lot of money now. He did hard work and helped to move refrigerators, televisions and other large appliances. He could earn some money by going upstairs.

It’s not that I look down on the monthly salary of seven hundred dollars.

Seeing how comfortable the warehouse is, except for being a little hot in the summer, you don’t have to be exposed to the sun and wind the rest of the time. Uncle Zhou was actually quite tempted. After hesitating for a while, he said, “The main thing is that I’m worried about your aunt being alone at home. If she sleeps in the warehouse at night, she can only go home during holidays. If the warehouse is in Chinatown, forget it, it’s several miles away, and it’s not convenient to go back and forth.”

"Hey, why didn't you tell me earlier? Auntie is still working in the factory. She can go with you and help with odd jobs, make lunch for the delivery guys, and help keep track of incoming and outgoing goods.

If you can do it, let your aunt do it. If you can't, you can go to a store closer to the warehouse. I don't feel comfortable letting someone else look after hundreds of thousands of dollars of goods in a warehouse."

The number of stores will soon be expanded to eight, and based on current daily sales, there will be sufficient stock.

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I'm not trying to tell Watermelon Head's father what to do. It costs money to hire other people to do the work anyway, so it's better to ask my friend's parents, who know their families and know their background, so it's safer.

Uncle Zhou and his wife are both honest and hardworking, and are suitable for this kind of work. They were offered a monthly salary of US$700, which is almost the same as those white-collar workers in New York. It was really not unfair to them.

Although he didn't want to leave home, considering that Han Chudong had helped his family so much and helped his son Zhou Nan, who was originally useless and stupid, to become rich, Uncle Zhou didn't refuse this time and told him, "Okay, you can continue to teach these apprentices at the warehouse. As for your aunt's job, you'd better give it up. She can cook, but she can't even speak English well, so how can she do account keeping and sales?"

"Just know how to cook, and we'll see when the time comes. There will always be a suitable job."

Having solved another worry, Han Chudong continued to ask with a smile, "Where is Zhou Nan? He hasn't been back for several days, right?"

"We just talked on the phone yesterday. He's doing sales in the south. By the way, I'll treat you and your family to a meal when I'm free. Remember to tell your parents."

"You really don't need that. I'll treat you to a meal when I get a chance...

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After the recruitment was over, the white man sent by Han Chudong to work at Baofeng Electric was named Joe Austin.

Not a lone commander.

Judging from his position, he is managed by Han Chudong, and below him are the salesmen and deliverymen.

Still familiar with the business, Mr. Austin became confident in the chain store called Baofeng Electrical Appliances after observing its performance for a period of time.

He has a relatively mild character, has only a few subordinates and is under great pressure from his boss, so it is not his turn to make big moves upon taking office.

It can be seen that he has the ability and can help with some work. Recently, he is responsible for training new employees and supervising the decoration of the new store.

Baofeng Electric Appliances doesn’t have an office, so Mr. Austin rented a table at Mango Toy Company.

Han Chudong saw him when he went upstairs and said casually, "I have hired someone to manage the warehouse. He is my friend's father. Remember to be friendly. How is the training of the salesmen going? They will be open in two days and the signs will be hung. There will be so many stores by then. Remember to drive around and keep an eye on them."

Mr. Austin sat there and replied:

“Rather than opening all the stores at once, I think it’s better to open them one by one, and wait until they are familiar with the stores and know what they should and shouldn’t do, and then open the remaining stores.

Boss, you have already selected two old employees to be store managers. Then you can open two stores first and divide the new employees into two groups to continue their internship. If you continue to open branches, you can select a store manager from one of the eight stores. You don’t have to rush like this time.”

“Good suggestion. I plan to organize an event during the opening period where consumers can bring in old home appliances to offset part of the price of new products.

Come to my office with me, Joe, and I'll discuss the details with you. Quickly make posters and put them in front of those new stores. This will be the beginning of our company's dominance in the surrounding areas..."