Hollywood Art: System of sunnys

Raimon delivered on his promise about the work. After the premiere, he was able to proudly show off his prized collection of autographs from the newly released movie Terminator to all his friends. He was very proud of it. Right beside that, there was a Spider-Man comic, signed by Steve Ditko, the artist of Spider-Man.

In his spare hours of sleep-deprived time, he reviewed all the financial analyses regarding the T-box burger stand from its establishment in February of that year, to its rapid growth in San Jose. He looked at the burger cart project, and on that occasion, the sales margin exceeded all the months since opening.

The issues noted by Jack Comman about the cart were safety risks, the limited storage space for materials, and the zero times, which are periods when the cart doesn't make any sales.

Next, he examined the delivery system, and he found an emerging system with just two deliveries per day. As he looked into this, he consulted the university's database to understand how food deliveries worked in different establishments. He stumbled upon a student thesis about the market, which surveyed 2000 people and revealed that people often choose food delivery based on three factors: franchise popularity, delivery time, and ease of contact. The timing for deliveries tends to vary, but the period between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM is when people typically order food.

He reviewed all the locations in San Jose to determine the most advantageous ones. Only San Francisco seems to meet the market's needs, but there are very few available spaces, or the entry cost is so high that it's not worth it.

Late into the night, he delved into all the new data about the toy store. With limited samples, he briefly skimmed through the Yellow Pages to find out how many toy stores were in the San Jose area. To his surprise, there were more than he had expected. The strong sector seemed to be within shopping malls. He called a friend who worked at a video game store, almost at midnight and asked for some important details about the delivery pace and the sales of certain toys. He made it clear to his friend about the challenges of running a toy store, mentioning that theft is somewhat common among kids and some tend to vandalize things. He concluded that only the regular customers end up spending something in the store.

Amidst numbers and analyses, he dozed off at his desk.

Raimon dashed out of his apartment when he realized it was 8:30 in the morning. He was running late for work again; it's already his third time this month. As he took a quick shower, his printer was busy spitting out all the analyses he had worked on during the night. After a refreshing shower, he organized his papers, put on his hoodie, applied some lotion, and rushed out of his bachelor apartment to head to work.

His parents are from Montana, but he came to California specifically to study, and by chance ended up working at Lux Comics. He doesn't miss Montana too much, maybe just his mother's home-cooked meals or the Sunday barbecues while talking to his father about politics and business.

-Sorry, I'm late,- Raimon panted as he entered the office, looking sweaty and flustered.

-Come in, Mr. Raimon. Miss Anne arrived half an hour ago, - Mario, the security guard of the parking lot and the company, informed him. He was accompanied by two other security personnel hired from a security company.

-Damn, it's so unbearable, - Raimon muttered as he entered the office. He was already exhausted, and the day was just beginning.

-Raimon, great to see you. You're later than I expected, - Anne said.

-I'm sorry for being late. I have some reports that I worked on last night. If you could read them, I'd appreciate it. I put in a lot of effort, - Raimon explained.

I handed over two blue folders, one for the T-Box Burgers franchise and the other for Toys and Comics. Each franchise had growth limits, and the analyses were extensive enough to leave his entrepreneurship project professor speechless.

-I'll read these. However, I'll leave you with some work too. Organize the accounts with Dotmar Company. They're Canadian and supply us with 100% of the paper we use. Look into placing a large order. We need a ton of paper, and prices decrease based on the quantity. We have a two-year loyalty agreement, so make use of it. I'll send you all the documents in a moment, - Anne instructed.

-Sure, it's not like I have to deal with Billy's investment accounts, - Raimon mumbled.

-Well, I thought Linda Hamilton's autograph was enough to keep you motivated,- Anne responded.

Raimon could only shrug his shoulders. Billy was a tattletale.

-Alright, I'll focus on placing the order with suppliers. Can you send me the manual for commercial procurement from suppliers? - Raimon asked.

-Of course, check the filing cabinet. Ask Mr. Gorman to provide you with the formats, - Anne replied.

-Great, I'll request the files. -

In the depths of the filing cabinet, shelves were brimming with comics, black folders, and files documenting the company's history along with its various branches.

Raimon walked in and checked the forms, clearly displaying signs of fatigue in his gestures. Fortunately, the files were a few months old, but the procurement from suppliers is handled according to regulations set by a specialized organization in business creation. They handle all the necessary procedures to structure newly formed companies.

Raimon began processing the supplier procedures, aiming to gain some points. He glanced at the warehouses, which were filled with offset paper. They were completely stocked with paper; he even hesitated to place the order. However, Anne was the one in charge, and ordering a ton of paper in cubic proportions would fill the warehouse to the ceiling. After calculating the numbers, considering the amount of comics sold, it seemed likely that they would indeed need to make the order.

-Anne, the forms are ready. We got a 20% discount for placing regular orders. I found that signing an annual supply contract would be better, but the 20% discount should suffice. My proposal is a supply order of 300 kilograms per year, which is the minimum viable for the company. Here are the documents for the potential contract and the forms, - Raimon explained.

-Perfect, I'll make the arrangements. Now, go and review those investments. Billy will be purchasing shares, bringing in some extra funds, and we'll free up the accounts, - Anne said.

-I'll review the accounts as thoroughly as possible. If the stock purchases are made,- Raimon responded.

He reviewed the relevant accounts and was surprised at the wealth these guys held. They had a total of 37,700 shares in Coca-Cola Company, 271,067 shares in the technology and communications company WorldCom, 368,653 shares in Microsoft, 156,326 shares in Apple, 168,258 shares in Walmart, 24,000 shares in McDonald's, and finally, 80,000 shares in Home Depot.

The financial returns amounted to $445,342 for March.

-What a massive investment,- Raimon thought.

Billy's recommendations included increasing WorldCom to 400,000 shares. Apple, despite its year-over-year decline, had various business challenges. They aimed to keep buying shares until they reached 300,000. Additionally, Billy wanted shares in Home Depot and Walmart. He planned to acquire new shares from IBM, General Electric, and Intel.

Raimon would also add a bit more to Coca-Cola Company and Capcom. Having some extra credits in a company doing business with them was considered healthy. Capcom didn't have an overly high price. All these investments were risky, though. While some companies seemed questionable, that's just how stocks work. You have to wait and see if the company thrives, fluctuates, or goes under.

In the distance, Anne's shouts could be heard as she spoke with a state employee. Raimon approached Mr. Cloud to listen in behind the doors. Anne wasn't the type of person to display that kind of temper.

-What happened? - Raimon asked through the door.

-It seems we were fined at T-box Burger. The fine form says it's for having dirty pans,-  Mr. Cloud explained.

-What does that mean? - Raimon questioned.

-It means we were fined quite harshly. Thomas will handle appealing the fine, but Anne is quite upset about it. They scheduled an inspection for the factory in 15 days. This is the first one we've had in 2 years. Our taxes are paid, and we comply with all the rules. Thomas even intervened to fulfill some additional quality requirements in other states, - Mr. Cloud responded.

-So, Anne's fury is directed at...? - Raimon inquired.

-At the state, - Cloud said. - Thomas will challenge the fine. -

-It seems Mr. Carson is dangerous, - Raimon joked.

Mr. Cloud remained completely serious, his demeanor unchanged. Raimon could only swallow his jest.

-He was recently promoted to partner at a significant city law firm. He's brought unexpected profits to the firm, so he has the backing of a law firm. That could be a good thing, - Cloud explained.

-Lawyers tend to be cunning, - Raimon remarked.

-Where does that leave us then? - Raimon asked again.

-Well, we'll have to continue with our work, - Cloud replied.

-I've already finished my tasks, - Raimon said. -I even helped with some paperwork. I'm going to talk to Anne about a few matters, but she's very furious. I think the machinery is in order. I'm going to beat Billy's paintball record. -

-I assume all the files are on my desk, - Mr. Cloud said.

-Of course, on your desk. If you'll excuse me, I have a record to beat, - Raimon said.

-I'll have new documents for you in two hours, - Mr. Cloud said.

Raimon headed to the arcade area. There were four machines: one for Paintball, Mario Bros., Street Fighter, and Pac-Man. It was enough to unwind during the company's free moments, all placed at Billy's request, along with a Coca-Cola fridge for the employees.

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