Rebirth 76: Industrial Internet Empire

"The valuation of Internet companies depends on the business model, user groups, and profit methods. Exchange and auction websites can acquire users at the lowest cost. Online bookstores may also face encirclement and suppression by large chain bookstores..." Qian Ning continued.

Yang Mo chuckled and said: "What you said makes sense. Innovation is relative. In theory, any business model can be copied quickly. Any business model that can acquire users in the shortest time is a good business model. The online bookstore is just for us. As a stepping stone to acquire high-net-worth users, the online bookstore can also be turned into an online mall containing all goods. In the future, p2c can also derive from non-self-operated p2c and c2c. Obviously, the exchange and auction website industry has smaller industry barriers and can be imitated and copied. It’s more likely!”

"Online mall?" Qian Ning nodded and fell into deep thought.

Yang Mo continued: "Peace, you will be responsible for the exchange and auction websites. Online payment tools are the key to opening the door to e-commerce. The independence of all payment tools is very important, otherwise your competitors will not use them!"

Li Heping nodded, then scratched his head as if remembering something and asked, "Mr. Yang, you should give me a name for the auction website!"

Yang Mo pretended to think for a while and then said: "Then call it eBay (eachnet), the fun of trading!"

"Mr. Yang, are all the management and technical teams of these companies provided by Zhiyuan Consulting Company?" Qian Ning asked with a smile.

"Of course, your Zhiyuan Consulting has an opportunity to make a name for itself. You must seize it!" Yang Mo chuckled.

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A division of Qianhai Asset Management Company, Redwood City, San Francisco Bay Area.

This is Spindler’s third visit to Qianhai Asset Management within half a month.

"Mr. Li, how are you thinking?" Spindler asked impatiently as soon as he sat down.

It’s no wonder that Spindler is anxious. The board of directors has tasked him to find a capable buyer as soon as possible. The latest survey report shows that Apple’s computer market share has dropped to less than 5%, and it has already suffered serious losses in the first half of the year.

Li Heping pondered for a moment and then said with a wry smile: "Michael, to be honest, the board of directors has great differences regarding the plan to acquire Apple. They feel that Apple's stock price will fall further, and now is not the best time to invest..."

Spindler's mind moved, and it would be easier to negotiate if there was a basis for negotiation. He pretended to be casual and said: "The downturn in Apple's stock price is temporary. Apple is still the best high-end computer manufacturer in the world. The temporary difficulties are only because of IBM's relationship with Microsoft and Microsoft." With the support of Intel, a price war was launched!”

Li Heping spread his hands and said: "I also tried to convince them, but they believe that the personal computer products launched by IBM have completely eliminated Apple's advantages in color graphics and sound effects, and are completely at a disadvantage in terms of performance and price. With the personal computer products, With the computer market share further declining, it is highly likely that Apple’s stock price will fall below $5..."

"No... no! Falling below $5? How is that possible?" Spindler flatly denied it.

"Michael, Qianhai Asset Management has a professional analysis team. Most of them believe that Apple's stock price will hit the $5 mark this year, and Apple's market value will fall below 80 billion for the first time in 14 years after it went public in 40." U.S. dollars..." Li Heping said slowly.

"Oh my God! They must be crazy, this is impossible!" Spindler's eyes were as big as bells.

Li Heping looked up at Spindler, who had an exaggerated expression, and said with a smile, "Michael, how about we make a bet?"

"Bet?" Spindler asked in confusion.

“If Apple’s stock price drops to less than $5 within a year, I will buy an entire page in the San Jose Mercury News and advertise Apple for three days to express my respect for all Apple management’s ability to turn the tide! If I am unlucky, Michael, you need to pay me 100 US dollars and sign your name on this note!" Li Heping laughed.

Spindler readily agreed and agreed to the bet.

When Spindler left, Li Heping personally sent him to the parking lot. The photo of the two shaking hands "happened" to be taken by a reporter...

The next day, a column in the California Technology News caused a sensation: A giant’s handshake, may Apple change its status quo?

"Our reporter spent three months conducting in-depth follow-up interviews with Apple and found that Apple CEO Spindler frequently visited major capital companies on Wall Street and Silicon Valley. Qianhai Asset Management was the only one, and Spindler was half Within a month, I visited three times!”

"As we all know, Qianhai Asset Management Company took advantage of the Japanese stock market and property market bubble to become a world-renowned asset management company. What they are best at is dealing with various non-performing assets, acquiring companies in crisis at low prices, and integrating them through a series of packaging Then split it up and sell it for profit!”

"Apple has been in crisis for a long time. In recent years, Apple's personal computer market share has been declining and is close to a quarter of its peak. In recent years, Apple has successively launched powerbook laptops, system7 systems, newtonpda, and macintoshlc , the market response is very average, and perhaps we have to regretfully admit that Apple’s advantages in sound effects and color images have been caught up by IBM, but the high price has gradually caused Apple to lose market share!”

"Once upon a time, Mr. Luis Gacy was so "domineering". When he took office, he called out the concept of "55ordie", either to maintain 55% of profits or die! He would die to follow Leica's high-end route, but Luis Gacy The gentleman may have forgotten something. The Leica he imitated was resold many times due to consecutive years of losses!"

"For a high-end brand to remain standing, it requires unparalleled technical advantages and craftsmanship that strives for excellence. Obviously, a simple "55ordie" slogan cannot support the high selling price!"

“December 1980, 12, was a landmark moment in the history of American technology. On the first day of listing, Apple’s stock price hit $12 per share. Who could have imagined that 29 years later, Apple’s stock price would plummet. Breaking $14…”

"This is an era that can create great technology companies, but it is also an era of great waves. If you are not careful, you will be buried under the tide of the times. Losing technological advantages and innovation capabilities is not terrible. What is terrible is that you have nothing left. You are still unwilling to lower your noble head to participate in market competition..."