Era: Winning since educated youth went to the countryside

"Ziwen, you did a great job today! I believe you can accomplish great things." Chen Qiaoyi encouraged.

Chen Shiying also nodded in agreement, "Yes, your keen understanding of the market and professional knowledge are our greatest advantages. If we work together, we will definitely be able to take this family to the next level."

Zhou Ziwen's heart was filled with gratitude and warmth. He knew that with the support of his family, he would have nothing to fear.

He believed that as long as they united as one and seized the opportunities of reform and opening up, they would be able to realize their entrepreneurial dreams.

In the next few days, Zhou Ziwen and Shen Zhaodi continued their market research trip.

They visited factories of all sizes in the surrounding area, communicated with technicians, buyers, and workers, and collected a lot of information about the demand for mechanical parts.

Wherever he went, Zhou Ziwen carefully recorded various technical parameters, quality requirements and delivery times, while Shen Zhaodi was responsible for observing market trends and understanding the situation of competitors.

Once, they came to a small agricultural machinery repair shop.

This repair shop is doing a booming business, with the door filled with farm machinery waiting to be repaired.

The boss was a middle-aged man. When he saw Zhou Ziwen and Shen Zhaodi, he came up to them warmly.

"Young man, young lady, what do you want from me?" the boss asked in a strong local accent.

Zhou Ziwen explained his purpose, "Brother, we want to know what parts you need most for repairing farm machinery?"

The boss sighed, "There are a lot of things missing. For example, the clutch plate of this tractor wears out quickly and the quality is not up to standard, so it often breaks down. And the blade of this harvester is not sharp enough and needs to be replaced after a few uses."

Zhou Ziwen and Shen Zhaodi looked at each other. These were all parts that they could process.

Zhou Ziwen asked in detail about the specifications, materials and required quantities of the clutch plates and blades, and wrote them down one by one in a notebook.

After saying goodbye to the farm machinery repair shop, they went to several hardware stores.

In the hardware store, they found that there was also a great demand for some small mechanical tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.

Although these tools do not have high technical content, they have stable market demand and considerable profits. Shen Zhaodi said excitedly:

"Ziwen, look at these small tools. We can also process them. Moreover, we can also design some novel styles according to market demand. Maybe we can open up a new market."

Zhou Ziwen nodded. "That's a good idea. We can start with small tools, accumulate some experience and funds, and then gradually expand to the processing of large parts."

After a week of market research, Zhou Ziwen and Shen Zhaodi collected a lot of valuable information.

They returned home and began to organize information and develop a business plan.

Based on the demand information collected, Zhou Ziwen screened out several potential projects, including high-precision gears, drive shafts, clutch plates, harvester blades and small mechanical tools.

He carefully analyzed the market prospects, technical difficulties and funding requirements of each project, and finally decided to start with high-precision gears and small mechanical tools.

The technologies of these two projects are relatively mature, the market demand is large, and Zhou Ziwen is also relatively familiar with these two fields.

Seeing how serious Zhou Ziwen was, Chen Qiaoyi and Chen Shiying also actively participated.

Chen Qiaoyi is responsible for the financial budget. She carefully calculated the start-up capital needed for the business, including equipment purchase, factory leasing, raw material procurement and employee salaries.

Chen Shiying is responsible for marketing. She uses her personal connections to contact some potential customers, understand their specific needs, and prepare for product sales.

Under the leadership of Zhou Ziwen, the family worked together and the business plan gradually took shape.

They decided to rent a factory in the suburbs, purchase some advanced machining equipment, recruit several skilled workers, and start their entrepreneurial journey.

Zhou Ziwen knows that the road to entrepreneurship is not always smooth, but with the support of his family and his own efforts, he is confident that he can overcome all difficulties and realize his entrepreneurial dream. He believes that with his professional knowledge and market insight, he will be able to carve out a niche in the field of mechanical processing, create a better life for his family, and make his own contribution to society.

Zhou Ziwen and Shen Zhaodi rode their bicycles and began looking for a suitable factory in the suburbs.

They first came to an industrial park, where most of the factories were newly built with complete facilities, but the rent was relatively high.

Although Zhou Ziwen was tempted, considering the financial pressure in the early stages of starting a business, he decided to look elsewhere first.

"Although this place is nice, the rent is too expensive. We have to find a place with better value for money." Zhou Ziwen said to Shen Zhaodi.

They then went to several different suburban locations and looked at multiple factories.

Some factories are located in remote areas with inconvenient transportation; some are too small to meet the needs of equipment installation and production; and some have outdated facilities and require a lot of funds for repair.

By chance, they discovered an old factory building on the edge of the suburbs.

This factory was originally a small furniture factory, but due to poor management it has been idle for some time.

The owner of the factory was a middle-aged man. When he saw Zhou Ziwen and Shen Zhaodi, he came up to them warmly.

"Young man, young girl, are you here to see the factory? Although this factory is a bit old, the rent is cheap, and the location is good with convenient transportation." said the uncle.

Zhou Ziwen and Shen Zhaodi walked into the factory and carefully checked the internal situation.

The factory building covers an area of ​​about 500 square meters. Although it is a bit shabby, the structure is still solid.

There are some basic water and electricity facilities in the factory, but they require simple repairs and renovations.

Zhou Ziwen carefully inspected the walls, floors and roof of the factory and found no obvious leaks or cracks.

He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, as this factory seemed to be a good choice.

"Uncle, how much is the rent for this factory?" Zhou Ziwen asked.

"200 yuan a month. If you can pay half a year's rent in one go, I can give you a better discount," the uncle replied.

Zhou Ziwen and Shen Zhaodi looked at each other. The price was within their budget.

They decided to discuss the specific lease terms with the uncle first to see if there were any other preferential conditions.

Zhou Ziwen and the uncle sat on the steps outside the factory and began detailed negotiations.

Zhou Ziwen first proposed a payment method for the rent, hoping that it could be paid quarterly instead of every six months.

The uncle hesitated for a moment, but seeing Zhou Ziwen's sincerity, he finally agreed to the condition.

"Then how are the water and electricity bills calculated?" Zhou Ziwen continued to ask.

"You have to pay for water and electricity bills yourselves. I only charge a fixed rent." The uncle replied.

Zhou Ziwen nodded and asked, "We may need to make some simple modifications to the factory, such as installing some equipment foundations and partitions. How much will these costs be calculated?"

The uncle thought for a moment and said, "As long as the main structure of the factory is not damaged, you can renovate it yourself at your own expense. But after the renovation is completed, if you no longer rent it, you need to restore it to its original state."

Zhou Ziwen thought this condition was acceptable. He and the uncle discussed the lease term, liability for breach of contract and other terms in detail and finally reached an agreement. (End of this chapter)