The young man is Guan Xiaoguan, from Xuchang, Henan. He was born in June 5438+last year 10.
He graduated from Hubei Institute of Technology and opened this 5 square meter cake shop in Wuhan. At present, the monthly income is ten thousand yuan. When I was in college, people often took part-time jobs during the summer vacation. Tutors, newspaper couriers, and restaurant waiters have all done it.
Guan Xiaoguan said that he was not good at communicating with people since he was a child, and he often blushed when talking to strangers. In addition to earning living expenses, he also exercised his communication skills during his part-time job in college.
Speaking of the reason for opening a cake shop, Guan Xiaoguan admits that it is because "the salary at work is too small". After graduating in June last year, Guan Xiaoguan found a sales job in an ice cream shop in Changsha, Hunan. "Sales, but ice making, ice breaking, packaging and other links should be involved. I have to work overtime until eight or nine every day. People are very tired, and their monthly salary is only over 2000. After two months, I left. "
After resigning, Guan Xiaoguan sprouted the idea of starting a business. "My parents are farmers in the suburbs. It is impossible to provide me with much financial help in starting a business. I can only start from the cake business with less investment and low threshold. Many college students in Wu Hanyou should have many business opportunities. " Guan Xiaoguan pondered for a few days and decided to come to Wuhan to inspect the market. In September last year, after observing around China Normal University, Wuhan University of Science and Technology and other universities, he decided to open a shop near Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, where there is a large flow of people and a good business atmosphere.
Parents are strongly opposed to the news that Guan Xiaotong is going to sell cakes. "I have a low education level. I came to the city from my hometown to sell vegetables 20 years ago. Finally gave birth to a college student for his son. How can I do street business like me? " Guan Xiaoguan's 65-year-old father told reporters that although he didn't agree with his son to open a cake shop, his son persisted and turned over the news that college students sold pork and stinky tofu after graduation. In the end, he really couldn't beat his son, so he had to promise silently.
With 40,000 yuan from his parents, Guan Xiaoguan bought ovens, microwave ovens and other equipment, rented a 5-square-meter booth in Jacky Community of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, and specially invited a master who made secret ingredients to make cakes by himself. "Don't look down upon making cakes. You have to pay attention to kneading dough, paving and heat. One step will affect the taste of the cake. " Guan Xiaoguan said that every process of making cakes was done by himself. At present, nearly 200 Jin of cakes are made every day, and each Jin is sold to 7 yuan. The cost can be more than 600 a day, and the monthly profit is over 10,000.
Every morning before dawn at 5 o'clock, Guan Xiaoguan gets up and makes plans. Knead the dough, stir the eggs, cut the ham and green pepper, and prepare the seasoning. Show up at the booth at 6 o'clock on time, spread the cake on the stove and wait for the customers. When cutting cakes for customers and weighing them, be quick and accurate. "In the first half of the month, I did everything alone. I fell asleep at the end of the day, and I was sore all over every day. When my father found out, he couldn't bear it. He came from his hometown to help me mix noodles, cut vegetables and help me. " Guan Dui said:
"Melaleuca cake, egg cake, sauce-flavored cake, crispy and delicious, free to heat ..." At 6 o'clock every morning, in the "dining street" of Jacky community near Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, a young man with a gentle face in blue overalls and glasses would shout loudly in front of his booth. "Give me 2 yuan's sauce-flavored cakes", "3 yuan's thousand-layer cakes with peppers" ... Some students who bought breakfast in the street "surrounded" the booth. Young people are busy cutting cakes, weighing, bagging and collecting money.
Pan Xiao, a girl from Zhongnan University of Finance and Economics, comes to buy two pieces of Qian Yuan Melaleuca cakes for breakfast every morning. She commented that Guan Xiaotong's cake was "delicious and heavy enough." Guan Xiaoguan said that many student clients often come to take care of business because they are college students. I pursue the business philosophy of "small profits but quick turnover", and I will add more cakes when I meet "familiar faces".
Although the income is much higher than that of ordinary office workers, Guan Xiaoguan is still not satisfied with his life. "In addition to returning to my hometown for half a month in the New Year, I stay at the stall to make cakes and sell cakes almost every day. Not only do I have no time to learn entertainment, but my father who is over 60 years old is also involved. " Guan Xiaoguan said frankly that he only wanted to see the scenery of entrepreneurship before and did not fully consider the hardships of entrepreneurship. "Next, I want to take out some of the money I earn, open a branch around other colleges and universities, and hire a few helpers to share it for me while expanding my business. I would rather earn less than live like this from morning till night. " Guan Dui said:
College students quit to open a shop.