Now that Hua Wanjiang and Gu Lanyan have been going to the market for a long time, they are less reserved in their speech and actions. They greet all the visitors, but they don't talk much and make sure not to cause any unexpected trouble for the child.
When the auspicious time arrived, Gu Xiaoxue, Hua Qingyi, and a few other young people went out to set off firecrackers.
The shop's staff had prepared all the cutting materials, and their uniform suits were very professional, which also enhanced the shop's ambiance.
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the signboard was hung up, and the business officially opened.
Because of the good publicity beforehand, the extensive network of contacts, and the fact that several of the previous home improvement companies knew about the 20% discount for the grand opening, they all came over today.
Hua Kai personally led Section Chief Cheng and his wife upstairs, where they selected a sofa, a bed, a coffee table, and a five-drawer chest.
On top of the 20% discount, they also received several cushions and a shoe-changing stool as a gift.
They were extremely satisfied and said they would bring their relatives and friends back tomorrow so they could see it too.
The shop's flowers were blooming, so Li Jing and the others could stay here. Seeing that it was almost time, Ye Yifan took the guests and relatives to the restaurant.
Li Jing learned very quickly and knew the structure of the sofa. She also learned some simple color matching from Hua Kai, so she was soon able to work independently.
There were price tags on the sofas, so there was no worry about selling at the wrong price. The other two staff members had also been briefed on the key points of sales by Huakai, so they were able to give one-on-one introductions to customers and were very hardworking.
Around noon, ten sets of sofas and coffee tables were sold, six beds were sold, and about ten other small furniture items were also sold.
Hua Kai did the math and realized that today's turnover was over four thousand, and the profit should be around one thousand five hundred. She was satisfied with this income, especially considering it was only half a day.
Of course, she knew very well that many of these orders were pre-ordered, and because of the discount, she wouldn't be selling this many every day in the future.
However, many people are unaware of this opening today. With the accumulation of customers and the peak renovation season next year, it's no problem to guarantee a daily turnover of three to four thousand. After deducting costs and labor expenses, an average net profit of seven hundred per day is sufficient, which would amount to twenty thousand per month. This is Hua Kai's estimate.
When we open another store in the provincial capital and then have more chain stores, the income will be much higher. One factory is enough. We will expand the factory next year and increase the number of workers. This is flexible, but the increased costs will not be too much. The provincial capital is not far away, and the transportation costs are not expensive. Therefore, the store in the provincial capital is the main source of income. The city is also not small, and we can open branches in the future. Making money will come later, so there is no rush.
A short while later, Hua Qingyi came to replace Hua Kai, saying that Ye Yifan wanted her to go to the restaurant for dinner, but there were too many customers and Ye Yifan couldn't leave, so he asked Hua Kai to come back and replace Hua Kai.
There were fewer customers at lunchtime, so Hua Kai went to eat.
Ye Yifan had asked the waiter to prepare hot dumpling soup beforehand, and when she arrived, the waiter served her a bowl so she could warm her stomach before eating, otherwise she would have had a hard day.
Hua Kai didn't know when it started, but Ye Yifan stopped arguing and even became more considerate. In fact, once he took off his armor, he was quite a warm person.
After finishing their meal and seeing off the guests, Hua Qingyi took his family back to their rented house, while Hua Kai and Ye Yifan went to the store.
The store was still quite crowded because it was a novelty. Of course, this kind of furniture isn't a necessity. People who aren't very wealthy or who have a refined lifestyle generally wouldn't easily replace their sofas.
However, it's important to understand that at this time, many people don't have sofas at home, so after seeing this, many people really want to buy a large sofa for their homes.
Another advantage is that three of the sofas can be pulled out to become beds, and the large sofa's recliner is big enough for a child to sleep in.
Nowadays, many families enjoy having meals together, and there are many family gatherings and visits between relatives. As a result, many people sleep on the floor at relatives' houses during holidays. Therefore, those who have the means are interested in this sofa that can be folded into a bed. Three of them were sold in the afternoon.
Seeing this momentum, Hua Kai anticipates a small surge in business before the Lunar New Year. This also gives Hua Kai more ideas about beds, such as bunk beds and mother-child beds, which are all potential ways to make money.
He was thinking about it when he told Ye Yifan. Ye Yifan told him to wait until winter break to draw the blueprints. She said that final exams were coming up and the products were already very attractive. She should take a break.
However, Hua Kai didn't feel tired, because these weren't her own ideas; they were all memories from her past life. So she verbally agreed to Ye Yifan's suggestion, but then thought she would draw them and hand them over to the factory when she got home.
We only sold one bed in the afternoon, but the dresser and shoe cabinet sold quite well. We also sold one sofa just before closing time. Most of the customers in the afternoon were regular customers, not people we knew.
When it was time to leave work, Hua Kai held a meeting with the employees, praising them for their good work that day. She still likes to encourage them. Of course, she also pointed out their shortcomings, telling them to keep up the good work. She also gave out opening bonuses, emphasizing that encouragement and rewards are both necessary.
Furthermore, sales positions are based on a base salary plus commission, which motivates employees to work harder.
While the employees were cleaning the store, Hua Kai and Li Jing wrote down the best-selling products. Then, when Li Jing went back, she told her to communicate with the factory manager about the products that needed to be produced more. With Li Jing handling these matters, Hua Kai's work was saved, and of course, it was also a good opportunity for Li Jing to get some experience.
Li Jing still lives in the factory dormitory, and she often travels between the two places anyway.
Hua Kai had already asked Ye Yifan to open an account. The bank was right across from the shop. Every day before the bank closed, she would deposit her bank statements into the bank next door. If there was any extra, there was a safe upstairs where she could store some.
After all the employees left for the day, only Huakai and Yeyifan remained in the store.
Ye Yifan brewed two cups of coffee and handed one to Hua Kai, who was sitting at the tea table: "You've worked hard today."
Hua Kai took the coffee: "You've worked hard too."
Ye Yifan sat down next to Hua Kai, took a sip of coffee and said, "You've already started making money, and you've never asked me about profit sharing. Aren't you worried that I'll take advantage of you?"
Hua Kai laughed: "You're not that kind of person. If you were, I wouldn't be cooperating with you."
Ye Yifan smiled as she watched the flowers bloom: "What if I am that kind of person? You should know that if I don't give you anything now, you can't even win a lawsuit against me."
Hua Kai met Ye Yifan's gaze: "If that's really the case, then I'll consider it repaying your favor, and also seeing through you back then."
"You don't owe me anything, and you've helped me a lot."
"Some things may be a small favor for you, but they are a lifeline for me."
"Actually, I could say the same thing to you. Some things you might think are just a small favor, but for me, they are a lifesaver."
"I truly trust you, so don't lie to me, or I'll turn evil and transform from an angel into a demon," Hua Kai said jokingly.
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