"Obtained" a tobacco license and earned tens of thousands of dollars a yearThe answer from the owner of the cigarette hotel was surprising and unexpected
In the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, a sales director named Liu Qiang has always had a keen interest in the tobacco industry.
One day, he heard that some people thought that as long as they had a license to sell cigarettes, they could easily earn tens of thousands of yuan a year. Out of curiosity, Liu Qiang decided to investigate the veracity of this claim.
He first visited several tobacco shops with tobacco licenses. In a conversation with the shopkeeper, Liu Qiang was surprised to discover that having a tobacco license does not mean that it is easy to make money.
An experienced cigarette hotel owner told him that while tobacco products are indeed lucrative, the real profit is not as simple as imagined due to fierce competition in the market, high overhead costs and political restrictions.
Liu Qiang also learned that more and more consumers are starting to reduce smoking.
This change has had a significant impact on the tobacco industry, making it increasingly difficult for traditional tobacco traders to do business. In addition, the emergence of e-cigarettes and other alternative products has also jeopardized the traditional tobacco industry.
The development of the tobacco industry actually reflects broader societal changes, namely the impact of consumer behaviour and public policy on traditional industries.
In the context of health awareness and strengthened regulation, the future of the traditional tobacco industry will face major challenges. This situation will not only affect the revenue of tobacco sellers, but will also lead to the restructuring and transformation of the entire industry.
Therefore, it is important for those considering entering the tobacco industry to recognize this changing trend in the tobacco industry and conduct appropriate market research and risk assessment.
Trends in e-cigarettes and other alternative products must also be taken into account, as well as possible political changes. The future of the tobacco industry is not simple, and holding a tobacco sales license does not automatically equate to a high income.
For the average consumer, this trend is also a reminder of the need to pay more attention to health and safety when choosing consumer goods, while also being aware of the impact of the market and political environment on our consumption choices.
For professionals in the tobacco industry, adapting to market changes and political orientations, seeking transformation and innovation will be key for the future.