The Super Rich: Start from when the family business is about to go bankrupt!

Chapter 475 WPG0474: Willing to listen carefully to others is also an emotional value! Profitability analysis!

An Wuyang was curious about what business suggestions Zhuang Xiaomeng could come up with, so he asked, "What new ideas do you have?"

Zhuang Xiaomeng did not explain immediately, but asked, "Do you remember the barbecue spot on the rooftop?"

"Yes!" An Wuyang answered affirmatively.

Of course he remembered the barbecue spot on the rooftop!
The barbecue area on the rooftop terrace of Guyanxinju B&B is more or less a feature. There are eight barbecue areas in total, corresponding to the eight rooms on the fifth floor.

Only rooms on the fifth floor can be used for the corresponding barbecue area.

After all, there is the issue of sound insulation. If customers on other floors use the rooftop barbecue area, wouldn’t that disturb the customers on the fifth floor?

That’s why it is stipulated that you can only use the barbecue area above the corresponding room when you stay on the fifth floor.

An Wuyang asked speculatively, "So your business proposal is related to rooftop barbecue?"

Zhuang Xiaomeng answered affirmatively, "Yeah!"

"Currently, all barbecue spots are open-air barbecue spots," Zhuang Xiaomeng explained.

"The relevant barbecue facilities are still a bit too simple, so the utilization rate of the barbecue areas is quite low," added Zhuang Xiaomeng.

"Previously, regarding the use of barbecue areas, we adopted the self-service mode, but what about the taste of self-service barbecue?" Zhuang Xiaomeng couldn't help laughing.

The skill of barbecue seems simple, it is nothing more than grilling something.

But how to bake it becomes a big problem!

For example, when it comes to grilled chicken wings, the grill master can make them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the flavor penetrates into the inside.

But I'm new to grilling.
Perhaps not roasting the chicken wings until they are charred is already the biggest success, right?

When Zhuang Xiaomeng laughed, the Happy Life System made a prompt sound.

……

'Ding! '

'Random event: Little Butterfly actually has a talent for business?'

'Host, please discuss with Zhuang Xiaomeng her management suggestions for Guyan Xinju B&B! '

'Event Rewards: A comprehensive weighted analysis and evaluation will be conducted based on the rationality and feasibility of the corresponding business suggestions.'

……

Can this actually trigger a random event in the Happy Life System?
Not bad!

An Wuyang was secretly satisfied!
After Zhuang Xiaomeng finished laughing, she continued, "My idea is that we should upgrade the barbecue area on the rooftop. For example, we can make the original open barbecue area into a semi-open one."

"For example, use one-meter-high tempered laminated glass as a fence and pre-lay light strips to create a better lighting atmosphere at night," Zhuang Xiaomeng suggested.

“Because we are working on the rooftop, we can raise the barbecue area by 20 centimeters, which will make it easier to install the glass fence and light strip rails,” Zhuang Xiaomeng added.

The fact that she was able to think of a construction plan clearly showed that she had made adequate preparations, such as searching for information on the Internet and even consulting professionals.

"Also, regarding the issue of barbecue spaces, we have cancelled the self-service barbecue section. We will directly set up a centralized barbecue area on the top floor and hire professional barbecue chefs to help." Zhuang Xiaomeng continued.

"We only need to provide each barbecue position with a warming plate to prevent the barbecue from getting cold too easily," added Zhuang Xiaomeng.

"We provide customers with the atmosphere of a rooftop barbecue, but we don't require them to actually do it themselves. This way we can create a better experience," Zhuang Xiaomeng continued.

"Since we have a centralized barbecue area, we can even provide barbecue takeaway service to customers on the first to fourth floors, allowing customers to enjoy barbecue in their rooms." Zhuang Xiaomeng proposed another new business.

"Mr. An, what do you think of this business suggestion?" Zhuang Xiaomeng asked An Wuyang.

"I think it's very good!" An Wuyang praised directly again.

At least until you think about it more deeply, this business suggestion is really good!

"Your business proposal has obviously been carefully considered. It takes into account the difficulty of construction, consumer psychology and customer experience, and even the issue of human resource costs." An Wuyang analyzed.

Zhuang Xiaomeng proposed to set up a centralized barbecue area and hire professional barbecue chefs, which would definitely increase human resource costs!

In order to balance this human resource cost, Zhuang Xiaomeng proposed to provide barbecue 'take-away' service to residents on the other four floors.

Not to mention how many customers staying in B&Bs need this service, but it’s a good idea to have such a thought!

Because of this idea, Zhuang Xiaomeng is considering the issue of human resource costs and energy efficiency ratio.

Zhuang Xiaomeng blushed a little when she was praised by An Wuyang, and then after hearing An Wuyang's analysis, she kept looking at An Wuyang.

Because An Wuyang's analysis meant that An Wuyang was listening carefully to what she said.

Many people may not realize one thing: listening carefully to what others say is actually a kind of emotional value.

In fact, most people can’t even really listen to what others say!
People like An Wuyang who listened carefully to Zhuang Xiaomeng's business suggestions and then analyzed and summarized them really raised Zhuang Xiaomeng's emotional value.

After all, in Zhuang Xiaomeng's opinion, with An Wuyang's identity, he doesn't need to worry about the management of a mere B&B.

How much money can Guyan Xinju B&B make?
Compared with Wugengtian Pharmaceutical Group, it is probably just a drop in the bucket, right?

However, as the executive president and only future heir of Wugengtian Pharmaceutical Group, An Wuyang was willing to listen to her carefully and analyze the rationality of the corresponding content. How could Zhuang Xiaomeng not be moved?

When Zhuang Xiaomeng first threw herself into An Wuyang's arms, it actually included a little bit of the idea of repaying a favor and currying favor with someone powerful.

But at this moment, Zhuang Xiaomeng felt that it was really great that An Wuyang was safe and sound!
"Xiao Meng, have you ever calculated the input-output ratio and future marketing forecasts?" An Wuyang asked.

Faced with An Wuyang's questions, which hit the key points, Zhuang Xiaomeng was even more satisfied.

If you chat alone, you will lose interest soon.

Only in interactive situations like the current one will the corresponding chat be pleasant.

"Regarding the input costs, I have conducted some research. If you choose high-strength tempered laminated glass with a thickness of 12 mm, together with light strips, floating platforms, railings, etc., plus construction costs and three years of quality assurance, it will cost about yuan per square meter." Zhuang Xiaomeng explained.

This one is a bit pricey!

But it is barely within a reasonable range. After all, it is a full-package contract, including construction, and there is a three-year warranty.

"I did a preliminary calculation and found that one barbecue spot would cost about 2.5 yuan, and eight barbecue spots would cost yuan." Zhuang Xiaomeng first calculated the construction cost of the barbecue spots.

"Adding the centralized barbecue area, the corresponding storage area, and the additional toilets, I estimate the total investment will be between 30 and 40 yuan," Zhuang Xiaomeng added. "But I don't have an accurate answer to the exact cost," Zhuang Xiaomeng said a little embarrassedly.

"As for the other output issue," Zhuang Xiaomeng added, still embarrassed, "I haven't thought too far ahead. It's mainly because there is no relevant data to support it."

"In the past accounts of the homestay, the utilization rate of the rooftop barbecue area was very low. If we refer to the previous utilization rate, we will definitely lose all our investment," Zhuang Xiaomeng added.

"I'm also worried about losing money, so I want to ask Mr. An's opinion." Zhuang Xiaomeng looked at An Wuyang, hoping to get his analysis and guidance.

An Wuyang probably had an idea in his mind that Zhuang Xiaomeng did have something, but she had not considered it comprehensively enough.

If Zhuang Xiaomeng's idea is followed, then this project can only serve as an added value to the Guyanxinju B&B. It would be very difficult to make a profit from it.

As for why.
Analyze the problem on the ground!
If you open a barbecue restaurant with eight tables, how long will it take to make $300,000?

a year?
Or longer?

Or is it a direct loss?

The answer is uncertain.

Because choosing a different business address will bring different results.

After all, different addresses represent different customer flows, and different customer flows represent different possibilities of making money.

Now we choose Guyanxinju B&B as the business address of the barbecue restaurant. Then based on the relevant conditions, we substitute the possible customer flow and possible consumption probability to make an estimate.

In September, the total number of nights stayed at Guyanxinju B&B was 631 nights.

But the total occupancy rate for the fifth floor for the whole month was only 145 nights!
According to the regulations of Guyanxinju B&B, only customers on the fifth floor can use the rooftop barbecue area, which means that the potential number of customer tables for the whole of September is 145.

However, how many people are willing to consume?
Half?

one third?

Or one fifth?

Or one tenth?

You can't tell!
If nearly half of the customers staying on the fifth floor are willing to consume after the rooftop barbecue is upgraded, assuming that the total number of consumption tables in September is 70.

Consumption per table
Here is another little detail!

The most likely people staying in a B&B are couples, a small number are single people, and as for three people staying
Apart from the parent-child relationship, the probability is very small, right?

Even under the special IP address of Tianfu, it is unreasonable for three people to stay in one room.

Therefore, among the hypothetical 70 tables of guests in September, the vast majority should be couples. After all, couples are more willing to pay for this romantic atmosphere.

If there are only two people consuming, even if the price of the barbecue is a little higher, based on the calculation of one hundred yuan per person, that table would only be two hundred yuan.

Even if all 70 tables had two guests, and the average customer spending was yuan per person, the final turnover in September was only yuan!

This turnover figure can only be achieved by assuming various upward estimates.

Next, calculate the cost.
The rooftop terrace is originally part of the homestay, so the rent can be ignored for now.

But we can’t avoid the cost of water and electricity, charcoal for barbecue, and ingredients, right?
Add to that various operating costs, such as disposable plastic aprons, disposable bowls and chopsticks, paper towels, etc., these add up to a lot and cannot be ignored.

Then there is the biggest cost, which is human resource cost!
Even if we just hire a professional barbecue chef, and have him do the work of two people, and the barbecue chef is required to both thread the ingredients and grill the food, can we hire someone for less than 6,000 yuan a month?
Secondly, at least one service staff is needed, right?

Should we continue to let the barbecue chef work part-time?
Now, what if a customer urgently needs service, but the barbecue chef happens to be unable to leave? What should I do?
Should we let the B&B’s service staff work part-time?

Even if it's a part-time job, at least the salary should be increased, right?
Therefore, the increased cost on the enterprise side, just for human resource costs, will inevitably exceed 10,000 yuan.

As for adding tax costs and so on, if this rooftop barbecue continues to operate, it will inevitably result in losses, and all the initial investment cannot be earned back.

Previously, Zhuang Xiaomeng also proposed to provide barbecue takeaway service to guests staying on other floors.

This service still poses the same old problem: how many people are willing to pay for it?

According to previous data, the total number of nights stayed in September was 631 nights. Excluding the 145 nights stayed on the fifth floor, the total number of nights was less than 500 nights.

How much takeaway service can you offer?

Not really sure.

But definitely not too much.

After all, are the guys staying in the B&B here to eat barbecue takeout?

Can you have some idea in your mind?
An Wuyang analyzed these details to Zhuang Xiaomeng one by one. After listening to him, Zhuang Xiaomeng felt a little disappointed.

She originally thought that she had considered it quite comprehensively, but who knew that after An Wuyang's analysis based on speculation and estimation, she felt that her previous business suggestions were "based on the defense"!
Some business suggestions do seem good at first glance, but their true colors will be revealed when it comes to cost analysis and profit forecasting.

Zhuang Xiaomeng’s business proposal this time is an example of revealing one’s true colors.

However, Zhuang Xiaomeng's original intention was good. She hoped to open up new business growth points for Guyan Xinju B&B, which is indeed quite good.

It’s just that Zhuang Xiaomeng’s ideas are not mature enough.

An Wuyang noticed Zhuang Xiaomeng's disappointment, and he said with a smile, "Are you hit?"

Zhuang Xiaomeng did not deny it. She nodded slightly, "Indeed, a little bit."

"I originally thought I had a good idea, but after careful analysis, I realized it was a complete money-losing idea." Zhuang Xiaomeng said with some self-mockery.

An Wuyang said comfortingly, "Hasn't this been executed yet?"

Zhuang Xiaomeng didn't do anything to "give An Wuyang a surprise", which was already very good.

If Zhuang Xiaomeng had carried it out secretly first, although An Wuyang could not care about it financially, he did not like this kind of "surprise" and accident.

Zhuang Xiaomeng sighed, "Let's keep the B&B as it is."

Zhuang Xiaomeng gave up the plan of having a barbecue on the rooftop.

This is actually the right choice!

After all, most of the time it is better to be still than to move, especially when you have not thought it through. If you act recklessly, won't you end up making mistakes?
However, An Wuyang triggered a random event, and there is no reward for maintaining the status quo!

(End of this chapter)