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Chapter 37 After the press conference

Alice Herbert did not agree with this press conference at first because she had never heard of such a form of activity, but she could not convince Jing Yu and could not come up with a better idea, so she could only spend a lot of money to make the advertisement. However, she still refused her request to be the speaker, and even disagreed no matter how Jing Yu persuaded him.

In the end, Jing Yu had to go on stage by himself. The world's discrimination against women made him unable to resist. I'm afraid even a foreign man would be more trusted in business than a British woman.

In fact, what is more suitable is that Todd Scott came forward and asked him to try to speak according to the manuscript a few times. Jing Yu and Alice had to give up this idea. This person who was very good at production management and personally participated in the production could not even say a complete sentence after he came on stage.

Jing Yu had no scruples about his appearance, and he didn't think it was wise to hide behind him and hide him without showing up. Now looking at the reactions of the people below, it seems that this press conference was very successful.

When Jing Yu finished introducing the performance of this machine, someone shouted loudly below: "How much does this thing cost?"

"Gentlemen, gentlemen, here is exactly what I want to say. This time, Herbert Factory launched three types of typewriters, namely ht-100, 200 and 300, with prices of 16 pounds, 18 pounds and 20 pounds respectively."

Jing Yu continued to explain: "There is no essential difference between them. All machines can print the same content. However, the ht-100 is a single-color typewriter that can only print one color of handwriting, but this is enough for ordinary users. The ht-200 reduces the weight on its basis, so that the machine can be carried and moved at any time after it is put away." While speaking, Alice also showed that she put the machine away and carried it in her hand and took two steps.

"ht-300 supports red printing, and adds ruler, position indication design, and allows users to adjust line spacing and other functions."

"Of course," Jing Yu continued to explain, "For users who purchase these three models, Herbert Factory comes with a box of ribbons and manual tutorials, and there are specialists on site to guide how to use it."

He did not explain the price of ribbons. The cost of ribbons that can be used in this era is quite high. Todd Scott spent a lot of energy on the ribbon ideas provided by Jingyu to meet the requirements of the typewriter. It can be said that the entire typewriter prototype is not as long as the ribbon is manufactured.

Therefore, the price of a monochrome ribbon is 2 pounds per, which can produce about a lifespan of 150,000 letter symbols, while the red two-color ribbon is 5 pounds, but there are even fewer letter symbols that can be printed.

However, there is no need for these people to know about this information.

"In addition, Herbert factory also provides leasing business. As long as you pay a deposit or collateral, you can rent it at a price of 1 pound per month. Of course, the ribbon fee is calculated separately." Jing Yu considered some people's sensitivity to price and was worried that not many people would start to make up for the purchase, so that the equipment produced by the factory was backlogged in the warehouse, so he directly planned to promote it in addition to the model of selling products. In any case, he hoped to expand the market as much as possible within the patent protection period. Of course, his suggestion was adopted.

When Jing Yu finished the explanation and announced that everyone could experience it under the guidance of professionals, several workers around Herbert Factory who had learned to type were surrounded by everyone.

Soon, under the guidance of these workers, they began to try to typing the keyboard clumsyly with their index fingers, and then either successfully or incorrectly typed out lines of text.

Moreover, several wealthy reporters even ordered the order on the spot and asked to buy it.

"Miss Herbert, Mr. Scott", Jing Yu took off from behind and got together with Alice Herbert and Todd Scott, "It seems that my plan has succeeded."

"Yes," Miss Herbert was also very happy about it. "It looks good, and we will probably get recognition soon."

"But what about the plan of donating to newspapers and training typists for free?" Jing Yu asked again. In addition to advertising and new product launch plans, he also planned to give typewriters directly to some well-known newspapers and magazines for trial use, and set up a free typist training school in London to provide teaching for men and women who are willing to learn.

"Mr. Jing, our expenses are too high, and I'm afraid there is no funding to make these plans." As soon as she mentioned these expenses, Miss Herbert began to feel distressed. She was originally quite distressed about the advertisements, but she reluctantly took out the expenses with Jing Yu's insistence. Now she saw Jing Yu mentioning these purely spent activities again.

"Miss Herbert, this is not a meaningless expenditure. As the number of people who learn to type increases, our sales will also increase. This is a very simple truth. I believe you cannot not understand." Jing Yu said a little dissatisfied. He couldn't help but feel a little depressed about this beautiful girl so reluctant to spend money. However, in this cooperation, he was just a technology provider, so all these expenses fell on the other party, and he had to persuade him kindly.

Although Alice Herbert was young, she was not a completely ignorant innocent girl after taking over her father's career. She understood Jing Yu's thinking, but now she has spent all her money on expanding production and advertising, and then she will continue to spend money to make investments that cannot see the profits in a short period of time.

Then she said in a negotiating tone: "When we sell 100 units, we will open another special school. Now our investment is too great."

Jing Yu could only give in to her statement, but Jing Yu made up his mind that he must have a factory and operated completely according to his own business philosophy. As a consultant, he had countless experts and geniuses summarized too many marketing methods, which could completely defeat everyone in this era.

The rest of the work has nothing to do with him. As long as you count the sales volume and calculate the amount of money you should charge, you can wait to count the money. Jing Yu left. Today's matter will come to an end for him. The rest can only be determined by whether the user is willing to pay for it.

Since the product has been released, it is unnecessary to keep it confidential. So Jing Yu brought a few typing opportunities himself. He could no longer tolerate the low efficiency of handwritten manuscripts. At that time, as long as the line spacing is increased, it will be enough for others to modify the manuscript paper he has typed.

So George Brand became the first editor in the world to modify the manuscripts printed by a typewriter.

Similarly, he was full of curiosity about this machine that could replace handwriting, "Mr. Jing, is this your invention?"

"This is simply great." After Jing Yu admitted it with a reserved but unceremonious attitude, he sighed, "Everyone in the magazine should have a machine like this."

Since he said that, Jing Yu took out a typewriter and gave it to him, which was also considered an advertisement.
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