Reborn American Tycoon

　"Boss, do you still want the German Shepherd? I'll go find my German friend."

　"No, one Erha is enough trouble, a group of them will be miserable, they will demolish my villa."

　"That's not it."

　"This guy can't leave people, or it will ruin everything."

　"Haha, no, my friend said he was very obedient."

　William White was very speechless, looking at Erha who kept dawdling him, he really didn't want to send him away.

　Pets are very eye-catching, you think it is very cute, even if it is ugly, you still think it is good.

　"Jerry, come on, go clean yourself."

　Erha was really cute when he was young, and there were many kinds of cute and funny things, but when he got a little older, he demolished the house.

　If you are fine at home all the time, it will demolish the house to protest that you do not take it with you. It is really the same as a child.It's just that its destructive power is stronger than that of children, and even advanced things will be bitten to pieces.

　The little guy in his arms was also very obedient, and even made a grunting sound. It stands to reason that the little guy should be very uncomfortable in an unfamiliar environment, and he couldn't get over it in a few days.But this cat obviously doesn't have this problem, and it seems very comfortable to stay with him.

　After resting for a few days, William White took the crew to Toronto. The two little guys had nothing to do. It would be better to stay here. They are too small, and the long-distance flight will definitely not be able to bear it.If you have your own plane, this problem is relatively simple, and it doesn't matter if two owners stay together.

　Police Academy has been released for more than a month. Although the box office has begun to decline, it is already very good. After all, it has already exceeded 13 million, and Superman is only at this level.

　If the final box office of the film exceeds 1.5 million, then the return on investment of the film is a miracle.

　You don’t even exceed 1000 million in publicity expenses, which is already a box office return of 1500%, and there is still a large profit from overseas markets and movie peripherals.

　Laomei's movie income is very complicated, and the movie theaters usually get 10% to 15% in the first week. , which is related to the attendance rate, the lower the attendance rate, the higher the percentage required by the cinema operators.

　Overseas box office yields are not so high, and it is already very good to be able to get a 30% yield. In many cases, it is a buyout. Making money or losing money has nothing to do with the producer.

　Of course, big-selling movies are different. You don’t even need to talk about buyouts. This is definitely nonsense.

　Regarding the spending power of movies, Laomei is indeed the number one in the world, and the biggest source of money is naturally North America.

　What is certain now is that the final profit of this police academy must exceed US$1 million.If you're lucky, $1 million isn't out of the question.

　For Hollywood, the rental of video tapes is also a big income.If you reach the level of Star Wars, the follow-up income will be more than the box office.

　William White didn't want to compete with Star Wars, and he definitely couldn't beat it.Even so, he was proud enough.After all, there is only one Star Wars, and this thing may not come out again in decades.

　William White naturally knew that Lucas had spent his whole life relying on this movie, so it goes without saying how awesome he is.The only one that can be compared is Marvel International.

　In fact, for many people, the police school is more attractive.Star Wars is very good, but the investment is also very strong. If it doesn't have [-] million yuan, it's better not to make it.

　William White can't control Hollywood's depression. He needs to continue to work hard for his wallet now. Regardless of the serious inflation, the purchasing power of US dollars is still very strong.

Chapter 45 The Damn Economy

　The economic crisis caused by Laomei is raging all over the world. If it is not impossible to beat Laomei, Laomei will definitely be beaten by the crowd now.

　This economic crisis is really weird, and the central banks of all countries are helpless.

　Generally speaking, for a crisis caused by inflation, you only need to tighten money.In the crisis caused by deflation, you only need to release liquidity to solve the problem.

　This time is different. Inflation and deflation will directly put the central banks of various countries on fire.

　You can only choose to deal with this kind of paradoxical crisis, and the Fed obviously intends to solve the problem of inflation first.

　To a certain extent, this is actually a kind of shock therapy. If it is handled well, it may be the phoenix nirvana.If it is not handled well, everyone should prepare for war.This is the last way to stimulate the economy. It is best not to use it unless it is a last resort.

　The old Americans are really ashamed to depreciate the dollar again. The current inflation is caused by their withdrawal from the Bretton system. The dollar has already depreciated significantly. If you do it again, it is estimated that allies will be alienated.

　This decision is not easy to make. The economy is already very bad. If money is tightened again, a large number of enterprises and farmers will go bankrupt. It is a dream for a donkey to be re-elected. Everyone will choose to vote with their feet.

　In this economic environment, it is still king to reduce big moves and make money secretly.

　William White is already very hated, you made a profit of over [-] million so easily, how can you embarrass other people.This year's Hollywood giants, almost everyone loses money, it's better to keep a low profile.

　Toronto is not so hot, and it is still very comfortable in the morning and evening. Since it is a luxurious version of Home Alone, the props should not be too simple.

　The two unlucky robbers are indeed weird looking, which makes people have the urge to beat people at any time.These two hit the streets are also lucky, and the salary of 20 US dollars is very generous.

　The most important thing in this movie is actually the children. Some people are really born actors. For example, this kid today has a pair of big eyes that are very agile.

　With such a live treasure in the crew, it is impossible not to be lively, and William White doesn't care, and he is very conniving at his mischief.

　Sometimes he thought, this kid will definitely be beaten when he gets home, and he has never seen such a naughty kid.

　Thanks to an experience, the shooting was smoother this time.Now it's not a photographer hired outside, so the arrangement is naturally more obedient.

　The economy of the United States is in shock, and the number of unemployed people is already terrible. Factories close down almost every day, and farmers who have lost their land abound.

　It's not right to say that it's all bad. The semiconductor industry is developing very well, and the stock price even has some gains.

　For this situation, William White did not know how to evaluate it.Lao Mei's luck is really against the sky. On the surface, it looks very bad, and the economy seems to have the possibility of negative growth.

　This GDP really can’t grow negatively. It’s not a big problem if you increase it a little bit, but negative growth will cause big problems.Don't forget that after deducting the increase in inflation, the economy is retreating sharply.

　From the perspective of future generations, this economic crisis in the United States is simply too good. It wiped out all backward industries at once, at least a large part of them.

　Without this crisis, backward production capacity cannot be eliminated. If you close the factory at this time, the guild will have nothing to do.It’s not that the boss doesn’t want to run the business anymore, it’s just that it’s too late to continue the game. No matter how much you argue, it’s useless. The boss is bankrupt, so it’s useless for you to do whatever you want.

　"Master, there are several farms in the surrounding area that are willing to sell." Uncle Fu also had a serious expression on his face.

　"If they really want to sell, we just buy it, and the price is about the same, and there is no need to over-press the price."

　"Okay, young master, that's all we can do, we can't do anything else."

　"Well, agricultural products are not easy to sell, let's increase the grape growing area."

　"Master, this year's wine won't be easy to sell, our inventory is already huge." Uncle Fu still looked worried.

　"It's okay, it will pass sooner or later, and the red wine won't go bad."

　Fu Bo didn't raise any doubts about his young master's judgment. After all, there are many successful cases. Besides, these wines are really nothing, they are all brewed by themselves, and the cost is just that.

　Selling the farm to William White, they still retain the opportunity to start over. If they are taken away by those banks, they are probably finished.

　The White Farm is not profitable either, and may still lose money this year, but William White doesn't care about these profits. When the economic situation improves, the land will not be so cheap.

　The location here is good after all, and it is very close to Houston. As long as the economic situation improves, these investments will come back.

　Anyway, he is not short of money now, and office software is selling very well. According to this trend, the valuation next year will definitely not be low.

　Next year is also the election year in the United States, and everyone will work hard to promote this new industry.

　Except for the high-tech industry, other industries are laying off employees. Regarding this situation, everyone is helpless and can only wait for the darkness to leave as soon as possible.

　There are exceptions, of course. The life of the foot basin is very good. The export and domestic economy are good. This is what makes Laomei resentful. The rise of this little brother is too fast, and it must be suppressed.

　Big Blue still intends to test the attitude of White Software. Even if the acquisition fails, it still hopes to purchase some shares.

　For the temptation of the blue giant, William White was also very hesitant. If he wanted better cooperation, he obviously couldn't refuse this olive branch, but he had to keep a certain distance. If he was swallowed by them, it would be very sad at that time.

　"Tom, in the A round next year, I can give them 5% of the shares. I don't want cash, and they can exchange for shares."

　"Okay, boss, I'll reply to them."

　With William White's statement, Big Blue can't say anything dissatisfied. They are so big, of course they won't take out too many shares, otherwise it is not a cooperation, it is an acquisition.

　William White knew that they might be just a test, and they might not cooperate with him in the end. They hoped to move forward in a low-key manner, and absolutely did not want to attract the attention of the outside world.

　It's quite nonsense when you think about it. It seems really embarrassing to engage in microcomputers. The Big Blue is also sneaky. William White can't figure it out. Is this thing really so bad?

　The growth rate of CPU is almost a geometric multiple. Now these inconspicuous garbage are definitely cutting-edge technology ten years ago.Now the mainframe with a shiny cross will be a pile of garbage ten years later.

　This thing is really funny, where is Silicon Valley?

　How can there be such a conservative group of people, and the immediate interests really make these people confused?

　In addition to Big Blue and HP, there is also Xerox, which are all enterprising companies, but now they are all dead.

　This is the case in the United States. As long as you have something to do with capital, you'd better give up your dreams, because the price of that thing is too high, and shareholders won't like it.

Chapter 46 There is a kind of hatred called helplessness

　It is also a software company, and Oracle's life is not easy. Since the exchange with White Software, Larry Ellison seems to have become a joke.

　People have made it clear that they don't think so, and if you find yourself uncomfortable, you're just asking for trouble.

　In the eyes of bigwigs in Silicon Valley, William White is domineering and doesn't take old guys like them seriously.

　In the face of their competitors, they went to make a movie calmly. The most hateful thing is that the movie was also a big success.

　You say that microcomputers are rubbish, and they have developed a database dedicated to microcomputers. According to the judgment of industry insiders, the effect is very good.According to the introduction of the next version, even if it does not reach the level of minicomputers, the gap is very limited.

　This situation shows that it's not that they don't know how to use large databases, they just don't want to engage in research and development in this field.Your number of users is too small, and people don't want to join in the fun.

　The old guys are a little panicked now. If they follow this model, they will all become historical nouns. A microcomputer doesn't cost much, and a set of software is also very cheap.

　But when all of this is done in units of ten thousand units, everything will be different. It may not take five years for people's revenue to cross countless steps.

　At that time, it may be a few big companies that will be incorporated.

　"Boss, we have received news that Whitesoft's hardware has been licensed out. I don't know the details of the transaction. They have given up hardware production."

　Seeing that his subordinates are a little confused, and the big boss of Big Blue is also having a headache, Whitesoft's deliberate contraction of the front line is actually a disadvantage. The valuation of this part of the assets is not low, and it is obviously not wise to divide it now.

　"Who got the licenses? How much did they pay?"

　"The three foot basin companies have been authorized, they did not sell directly, and adopted a sales sharing model."

　"Well, I see, you go to work first."

　William White is also unwilling to let the foot basin people take advantage of it. He is very clear about the size of the adapter card business.

　These inconspicuous little things finally leveraged the market of billions of dollars, which is a very good business.

　It's a pity that China is unable to process it now, and Baodao's semiconductors have not been developed, and the sticks are still being torn by themselves. The whole world is the most suitable for foot basins.

　Regardless of the high unemployment rate in the United States, if you really dare to open a factory, the workers will definitely drag you to the end.

　Electronics Factory?

　The celestial dynasties of later generations can't find workers, so you still expect to produce in the United States?

　This is definitely hilarious.

　Lao Mei likes to work freely. You can’t find skilled workers at all for this kind of rough work on the assembly line. The annual turnover rate of workers will exceed 100%. Your company’s HR doesn’t have to do anything, just recruit workers every day. .

　OEM or licensed sales are fine, even if the profit is less than 5%, but this is guaranteed income in drought and flood, as long as you sell it, I will collect money.

　For this method, the foot basin people did not accept it at first, and they hoped to buy it out directly.

　William White is not stupid. Motorola sold the 6500 directly. As a result, they made decades of dollars and produced hundreds of millions of CPUs. If you calculate the price they paid, the authorization is almost free.

　What?you don't agree?

　Just change to another one, we didn’t plan to give it to another one, we sold it to the Germans if it got annoying, they can still meet the requirements.

　Imitation of the products of the American father?

　They really don't dare now, a car will make the United States angry, if you dare to mess around, you will definitely be punished until you doubt your life.

　Lao Mei protects her own high-tech companies, sometimes by unscrupulous means. In extreme cases, it is enough to arrest the other party's executives first.

　It is rare in this era to rely purely on patents and designs to make money. William White's behavior is very different.

　Laomei's factory can naturally do the same. Anyway, the price is about the same, so it should be very interesting.

　But obviously, they are not interested in these things. It is okay to directly OEM, but it is not sensitive to sell them yourself. Who knows that you can sell this thing for a few days, maybe no one will want it soon.

　William White has no obligation to help these guys. Since you do not agree to the same conditions, our cooperation will come to an end.

　You only need to think about it for a moment to understand, they sold the memory factory directly to the foot basin, how could they be interested in electronic processing.

　What is the added value of the memory factory?

　I remember that back then, the author had a [-] megabytes of memory in his shirt pocket, not to mention the three layers of packaging inside and outside. My buddies covered their chests when they walked, and the degree of caution can be seen.

　This kind of high value-added product, Lao Mei actually dismisses it, you know how prodigal this group of things are.

　Whitesoft's database is about to go on the market. Regardless of whether the bosses like it or not, they have already done this. The threshold for using the database has been greatly lowered, and it is no longer a high-ranking thing.

　Regarding this point, I am afraid it is already a fact. If you want to continue to fool customers, it will not be so easy. If you don't lower the price, you may be cold.

　William White is obviously not as magnanimous as he appears on the surface, although he doesn't jump out to resist like God Joe.But his counterattack is obviously more powerful, and the continuous decline of Oracle's stock is very telling.

　Well, he can continue to say that other people's software is not good, but it is obviously useless. The price of others is there, and it is a mess of economic benefits.

　The price is so much cheaper than yours, and there is not much difference in performance. This kind of performance difference is more of a hardware problem.

　I have to say, they are really conscientious companies, your software and services are too expensive, are you going to slaughter us like pigs?

　White Software has completely changed the software ecosystem. For newcomers, this is really good news. As long as you can provide novel and practical software, consumers will always pay for it.It is a disaster for a group of old guys. Although it is not a big problem at present, it is necessary to change as time goes by, otherwise it will be hit hard.