Although the improved hand-operated computer is important, investors' profits must also be guaranteed. Twenty percent is an appropriate ratio. Roque has no intention of changing the status quo.
This is not a question of how much the patent for an improved hand-cranked computer is worth, but an equity game between investors and patent inventors. The Anglo-American legal system takes case law as the main form of expression. If Rock agrees to Harrison Cooper's
Requirements, then in the future, Nyasaland Company and Rand Bank's external investments will follow the 30% shareholding ratio, which will have a serious impact on the profits of Nyasaland Company and Rand Bank.
Rock now has to work hard to balance the interests of all internal parties, so Rock will inevitably have to fight with each other many times. Now every decision Rock makes will affect the interests of dozens of millions of people, and Rock has to
Be cautious.
"Lord, even if it's 25% -" Harrison Cooper worked hard to fight for the interests of Nyasaland Heavy Industry. Recently, Harrison Cooper and Nyasaland Heavy Industry have been under great pressure.
Before the World War, there was only one company in the automotive field in southern Africa, the Nyasaland Automobile Group. After that, Nyasaland Heavy Industries and the Nyasaland Automobile Group were separated, and the two companies officially formed competition.
Roque also had no choice but to do so. If a company has a monopoly in an industry, it can indeed guarantee the company's profits, but it will also cause the company to lose its enterprising spirit and sense of competition and stagnate. Nyasaland Automobile Group had previously cooperated with Ford
Some problems have been exposed in the automobile competition. If Roque does not solve them in time, Nyasaland Automobile Group will lose its competitiveness against Ford Motor.
Objectively speaking, compared with Ford Motor, Nyasaland Automobile Group has many advantages, such as the most intuitive labor cost. Nyasaland Automobile Group has huge advantages compared with Ford Motor.
In 1914, Ford workers' wages reached five dollars an hour, and their working hours dropped to only eight hours a day.
Because Nyasaland Automobile Group employs a large number of African-American employees, its labor costs have a great advantage compared with Ford. At the same time, even under such circumstances, Ford still reduced the price of the car to only 360 US dollars.
Saran Auto Group's cheapest car sells for nearly 40 percent less.
This situation is enough to make Rock vigilant. It seems that the Nyasaland Automobile Group is in good condition now, but once Ford launches a large-scale attack on Europe, the profits of the Nyasaland Automobile Group will be greatly affected. Instead of passively waiting for Ford
In response to the attack on automobiles, Rock simply split off Nyasaland Automobile Group, deliberately introducing competition and stimulating Nyasaland Automobile Group and Nyasaland Heavy Industries to proactively seek change.
Not only in the automotive field, but also in other fields, such as Nyasaland Corporation and Rand Bank in the investment field. They have also begun to compete in the investment field. Rock will not favor Nyasaland Corporation, nor will he favor Rand Bank.
Deutsche Bank.
Nyasaland Heavy Industry has been very difficult recently. After the end of the world war, Nyasaland Heavy Industry's main production of armored vehicles and tanks dropped sharply. Nyasaland Heavy Industry had to let the tank factory produce tractors and the armored vehicle factory produce cars.
, to proactively adapt to market changes.
Tractors are easy to say. Farms in southern Africa have always had a huge demand for tractors, and the transformation of armored vehicles is very difficult. In the southern African and European markets, Nyasaland Automobile Group has a first-mover advantage and has launched different products for different levels of consumer groups.
For high-end models, if Nyasaland Heavy Industries wants to open this market, it must ensure that the products of Nyasaland Heavy Industries have certain advantages over the products of Nyasaland Automobile Group.
The principle is this, but it is very difficult to do it.
"Harrison, don't focus on the size of the shares. Five percent will not be of much help to Nyasaland Heavy Industries. Try to find new profit points." Rock's decision will not change.
Instead of competing for a share of the cake, it is better to find ways to make the cake bigger.
"Lord, Nyasaland Heavy Industry is in dire straits now, and we need more help." Harrison Cooper finally said the subject. He was not here to compete for shares at all, but for support.
"If you have any difficulties, just tell me. As long as Ada and Sam can provide help, I believe they will not refuse." Rock will definitely give the support he can. If you need money, you need people to give. If this can't stand up to Ford,
attack, Rock will be held responsible.
"It's not a matter of money, Lord, Nyasaland Heavy Industry needs your help." Harrison Cooper has a clear goal. Nyasaland Heavy Industry is not short of money. During the world war, Nyasaland Heavy Industry made at least tens of millions from selling tanks and armored vehicles.
The cash flow is unprecedentedly abundant, and what Nyasaland Heavy Industries needs now is Rock's "golden fingers". Harrison Cooper hopes to get Rock's guidance.
"What kind of help? Let me tell you what kind of cars should be produced to sell well? I don't know. You should ask Ada and Sam this question. Go find their research company to do a market survey and look at our citizens.
and farmers need what kind of cars, and then you will produce what kind of cars." Roque is now gradually downplaying his influence on the company. If Roque is willing, then Roque can indeed give Nyasaland Heavy Industry some advice.
, such as pickup trucks and SUVs, these models all have potential demand, but what Rock wants now is not profits, but the ability of the company to develop independently.
To put it bluntly, sooner or later, all the things in Roque's memory will become reality bit by bit. By then, if Roque uses up all his "gold fingers", Nyasaland's enterprises will still not have the ability to develop independently.
, companies in Nyasaland will be eliminated by the market sooner or later.
Due to business needs, Nyasaland Company and Rand Bank have survey companies affiliated with them. Do not underestimate the role of survey companies. Those survey reports set for target groups are very important for corporate development.
"What kind of automobiles do citizens and farmers need?" Harrison Cooper mused, but he had not yet had an epiphany.
"What else is needed? One with lower price and better performance -" Ada finally said, everyone knows some things, but without external push, no one will take the initiative to do it.
"We need lower fuel consumption. We have not found a high-yield oil field in southern Africa so far. All oil has to be transported thousands of miles from Port Elizabeth. If cars can reduce fuel consumption, it will also reduce some pressure on Adan Company."
Sam also actively gave advice. Anyone who can become a general manager is not a fool. Sometimes he looks stupid, but that's just an act.
"There are also safety issues. The cars produced by Nyasaland Automobile Group still have canvas roofs. Didn't you think of using fixed roofs instead of canvas roofs?" Roque was just complaining. The mindset is really terrible. Nyasaland
Automobile groups are also resting on their laurels.
"I understand, I understand, I know what to do -" Harrison Cooper finally realized that some things are actually just a layer of window paper, which can be broken with a poke.
After solving Harrison Cooper's problem, Rock turned his attention to Ada.
"Okay, okay, I know. I'll ask Yanni to withdraw the patent application when I get back." Adado was smart and immediately took the initiative to block Roque's mouth.
Not only did Rock have nothing to say, but his chest was also a little blocked, so he looked at Sam.
Sam looked innocent. Nyasaland Company did not register the patent of Nyasaland Heavy Industries.
"You two can invest in an improved hand-cranked computer factory at the same time, and you can coordinate the specific equity allocation yourself-" Roque wants to maximize his advantages. Nyasaland Company and Rand Bank both have investment businesses.
Working together not only helps reduce risks, but also by working together, the improved hand-cranked computer can occupy the market in the shortest possible time, which is beneficial to everyone.
It is not good for those existing hand-crank computer companies, but who cares about them? Who prevents them from improving hand-crank computers in time? Business competition is like this. If you don't advance against the current, you will retreat.
"One half of the family." Ada was decisive. Of course, Rand Bank and Nyasaland Company also cooperated while competing. This is the same as Nyasaland Automobile Group and Nyasaland Heavy Industries. Although these two companies were separated,
, but there is still cooperation. The new technologies developed by Nyasaland Automobile Group are also used by Nyasaland Heavy Industries. Of course, the cost is unavoidable.
"As you wish -" Sam didn't resist. Even if Ada refused to let Nyasaland invest, Sam wouldn't be angry. There were many investment opportunities, so Sam wouldn't lose a lot for a small amount.
"Next we will split up Nyasaland Power and Nyasaland Military Industries, gasoline engines, diesel engines, transmissions, pistols, shotguns - try to have at least two companies competing with each other in each market segment.
, Nowadays, these companies are living too comfortably, so we need to find something for them to do." Roque must resolutely adjust existing companies. After the world war, the pace of global integration is accelerating, and Roque must try his best to make Niagara
Saran's enterprises are fully competitive to face the challenges of the future world.
Yes, in many areas, it is indeed Southern Africa that is facing the world's challenges now, such as aviation.
The World War made the whole world truly realize the power of aircraft.
After the end of the world war, airlines in Europe have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain. Many airlines are supported by the state. Nyasaland Airlines is facing unprecedented challenges.
Fortunately, Nyasaland Airlines has huge advantages. After the end of the world war, the civil aircraft launched by Nyasaland Airlines were very popular. Orders from Europe and the United States came again like snowflakes, and the factories were unable to complete them in time despite working overtime.
those orders.
While the supply of civil aircraft launched by Nyasaland Airlines exceeds demand, it is still continuously improving its civil aircraft. This is the right attitude. Technology research and development will never end.