(01-13-2014, 10:32 AM)Laurent Tommy Flanagann Wrote: Also, my strategy differs a lot from yours as I spent many years with only ONE factory, thus, selling on ONE territory (I chose London this time) only!
Actually i do this as well.
In my UK games for example, right at game start, i IPO then immediately demolish my factory and branches(reduces costs, and the factory is crap anyway)
Then i build a new good factory in London set to be built right before my first vehicle is designed. London is also where im selling so no transportation costs.
Once my vehicle is developed, i build a new (good) branch in London and sell it there.
(01-13-2014, 10:32 AM)Laurent Tommy Flanagann Wrote: Also, what you should consider is that having shareholders gives you less "control" over your company. Let's say you are running a company with 100 shares. If I buy one, then my "voice" would count for one per cent of all the decisions you make. That is, if someone has 50% of shares +1 , he is the one that decides, not you anymore. But that is only an example, we are talking about companies that are usually worth Millions, or tens of millions dollars...
And, as a matter of facts, it is actually much more difficult that only that! But basically, the point is there...
Also, I almost forgot, but when you are on the stock market, the company profits not only are for the company to use anymore, as, as I said before, you have to distribute your benefits to the shareholders...
I haven't seen any requirement to distribute the benefits to shareholders in Gearcity, beyond role-playing a CEO of a company.
In Gearcity, i dont think the shareholders get anything beyond the takeover mechanics mentioned and making money off your rising stock prices. ( i mean they can buy them cheap then sell them when they get expensive)
If im wrong on that you can correct me, im open to it.
On the control point:
I am totally unconcerned about losing control of my company, as i said, i IPO then buy back the shares when they are at a low price.
So when i have 100% shares, i am 100% in control.
Just to clarify.
Im not telling you to use the strategy or insulting your strategy. As far as i know we are just discussing it.