Chapter 350 Spark Publishing House’s ideas for changes
The role of Spark Publishing House is definitely not just as simple as printing and publishing books.
In addition to connecting with the campus weekly newspaper and publishing some books, we can also expand other businesses.
After thinking for a while, Xu Li finally decided to go to Xinghuo Publishing House.
Xinghuo Publishing House currently works in an office building in Fengcheng, which is quite close to the school.
So, he asked Peng Zegang to drive him to the location of Xinghuo Publishing House.
Spark Press
Zhao Xu is sorting out some recent documents, and is also thinking about how to develop the publishing house next.
You can’t just make a living by publishing and distributing books, right?
After all, the Internet era has basically become widespread, and the days of relying on physical books are long gone.
Only those state-owned bookstores or publishing houses can gain a firm foothold in the country.
Although he doesn't know how the big boss got an independent publishing issue, they are now a private publishing house and have to rely on themselves for revenue.
Otherwise, how can we support the employees of the publishing house with this alone?
Fortunately, Xinghuo Publishing House has not hired too many employees yet, and Suiren Technology behind it has strong financial strength, so there is no risk of insufficient funds for the time being.
"Alas~ How should we develop a suitable business now?"
At present, Zhao Xu is still worried about this problem.
"Mr. Zhao, a young man named Xu is looking for you."
At this time, the assistant came to remind me.
"The surname is Xu? Who are you talking about?" Zhao Xu couldn't remember for a while.
After all, he knows a lot of people named Xu. Could it be that they are acquaintances?
"Forget it, let's go out and meet!"
Anyway, there is no urgent matter at hand to deal with now.
When he arrived at the reception room, Zhao Xu was stunned when he saw the person coming, and hurriedly shouted: "Chairman!"
This sound made the new assistant stunned.
The young man in front of me is the chairman? No way, right?
Wait a minute, she remembered that the publishing house is owned by Suiren College. Suiren College and Suiren Technology are inseparable. Could it be...
"Well, let me take a look at the situation here at the publishing house. It doesn't look very good~"
When Xu Li came in, he saw that the staff in the office area were not very energetic.
"Chairman, let's go in and talk about it later!"
"Okay~"
Afterwards, the three of them entered the conference room.
The assistant brought tea to the two of them and stayed aside.
"Zhao Xu, I'm here to make some changes to Spark Publishing House. Do you have any ideas?"
After taking a sip of tea, Xu Li said.
"Huh? What does the chairman mean?"
"Currently, Xinghuo Publishing House has greater room for development. In addition to undertaking the business of international scientific research journals, there should be many areas that can be explored."
When Zhao Xu heard this, his heart moved slightly.
"Chairman, let me tell you my thoughts. I think Spark can develop multiple business divisions. They can be divided into scientific journals, online literature, submission publishing, and comic platforms. This can also give full play to our strengths and improve our performance.
The ability to deal with risks..."
Xu Li listened quietly to Zhao Xu's thoughts. In fact, to put it simply, it was to expand the business of Spark Publishing House, especially in the cultural field to form its own unique shield to prevent some external invasions.
The protection of the technological front is very important, but the cultural front is equally critical.
If a large group does not have its own voice in terms of public opinion or even culture, it will easily be swayed by monsters and monsters.
As for the national team, they generally will not interfere in matters that do not involve major public harm.
According to Zhao Xu’s idea, the following businesses can be developed roughly.
First, the Scientific Research Journal Division has established a "Spark Journal" to accept submissions from universities and scholars at home and abroad. However, this requires strict editorial review and the participation of well-known scholars. In addition, online databases also need to be followed.
The market is independent and prohibits any crawlers from stealing. This can still be solved with Xu Li's artificial intelligence technology.
Secondly, there is the General Business Department, which is mainly responsible for accepting submissions from citizens across the country, which are not limited to science fiction, prose, poetry, novels and other themes, and setting up a Spark Literature Award to encourage the creation of these writers, thereby enhancing their own
Influence in the literary circle.
Then there is the Internet Literature Division, which is a bit easier. It opens an online literature platform called [Xinghuo]. It only accepts novel creations with no restrictions on subject matter. It recruits some editors with certain experience to engage in this work. This type of editors
In China, there are also a lot of them. At the same time, full attendance is set up, and it is best to set up a 40-60% salary and benefits.
Finally, there is the comics division. It needs to recruit some editors with better art skills and a certain degree of aesthetic sunshine. They can accept anyone's creations, including paper and online board drawings, and set up some benefits and benefits to accumulate influence.
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The publication and distribution of scientific research journals need to be independent from the other three. After all, they are submissions to academic research journals.
However, the other three types of business units can connect with the video section developed by Langhua Information Network, provide certain excellent scripts, and conduct animation and filmmaking to create a strong IP property.
In this way, the investment inside is huge.
At least 100 million will be burned or even more.
Xu Li thought for a while, and it was better to take advantage of some things to avoid any mishaps later.
"Let's see, the four business departments also need an office building together. I remember you should rent it here. Buy four buildings, preferably close to each other. The floors don't need to be too high. This will make it easier to contact the office. Then you can
Develop a detailed plan for me. After I pass it, I will directly grant you a sum of funds as office purchase funds, and then the second batch of funds will be used to recruit talents to establish four major business divisions."
Since we are going to build a brand new Spark Publishing House, we need to purchase a new office space to avoid the trouble of moving or increasing costs when the rent rises.
"Okay, I understand Chairman!"
With Xu Li's support, Zhao Xu felt like he was on fire and decided to do something big.
"Well, in addition, I will not outsource the properties of these four buildings. Suiren Property Management Company will take over at that time, and Qinglan Company will also be responsible for environmental sanitation."
Xu Li also took this into consideration.
If you buy a building, you will also need to spend some time on property management.
He will not take advantage of outsiders. Although outsourcing property management can provide temporary relief, it will bring subsequent troubles. What if these property companies shirk their responsibilities?
"I will do my best." Zhao Xu nodded.
He himself also has executive experience, but he had to resign because of a conflict with his former boss, and then came to Suiren Technology as the CEO of Spark Company on the recommendation of a headhunter.