Author Topic: How does HTC manage a profit? (Read 727 times)

lazs2 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 14, 2002, 03:19:25 PM »

well widemouth..... it lacked humor... was evasive and spoke not at all to the point. but....

It was short and as such... An immense improvement over any of your previous posts.
lazs

Widewing · « **Reply #16 on:** May 14, 2002, 04:16:13 PM »

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Originally posted by lazs2
"Lazs must be off today. Meaning speedbumps get vacation time...."

guess it's not just math you have a problem with but numbers in general.... even on a clock.. meaning, it is lunch time pac time.

my regards
lazs

Speed bumps need nourishment??!! I thought they only ate mufflers....

Airscrew · « **Reply #17 on:** May 14, 2002, 04:29:25 PM »

widemouth... you simply made a math error and you are too pompous to admit it.

Lazs, please show me where he made an error in his math?

WideWing wrote - Even if there were 5,000 subscribers paying $15 monthly, that still only adds up to $75,000.

5,000 x $15.00 = $75,000 per month.

I believe that what WW was trying to say is on a monthly basis on the surface it would appear almost magical that HTC can do all this work on only $75,000 a month. Most expenses are monthly.

If their average Salary per person was $3000, then that eats about $24,000 , leaving approx $51,000
then figure in Building lease, utilities, insurance maybe $5000, leaving $46,000
Then you got new equipment, equipment maintenance, ISP fees, that may vary between 4,000 to 6,000 a month, leaving approx $40,000
Then theres marketing, advertisment, office supplies, phone lines, taxes, attorney fees, Beer, Pizza, Crayons and paper for Superfly, Natedog, and Pyro and those big erasers for Hitech when he's correcting code.

And don't forget the money they make off deals like the one with Red Baron Pizza.

All these figures are merely speculation on my part and are probably grossly underestimated especially the expenses for Beer and crayons.

When all comes down to it, its none of my business really of course I'm just happy to have Aces High to play and they must be doing alright or else we wouldn't be here having these discussions.

AirScrew

Widewing · « **Reply #18 on:** May 14, 2002, 04:42:34 PM »

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Originally posted by MajTom
widemouth... you simply made a math error and you are too pompous to admit it.

Lazs, please show me where he made an error in his math?

WideWing wrote - Even if there were 5,000 subscribers paying $15 monthly, that still only adds up to $75,000.

5,000 x $15.00 = $75,000 per month.

I believe that what WW was trying to say is on a monthly basis on the surface it would appear almost magical that HTC can do all this work on only $75,000 a month. Most expenses are monthly.

If their average Salary per person was $3000, then that eats about $24,000 , leaving approx $51,000
then figure in Building lease, utilities, insurance maybe $5000, leaving $46,000
Then you got new equipment, equipment maintenance, ISP fees, that may vary between 4,000 to 6,000 a month, leaving approx $40,000
Then theres marketing, advertisment, office supplies, phone lines, taxes, attorney fees, Beer, Pizza, Crayons and paper for Superfly, Natedog, and Pyro and those big erasers for Hitech when he's correcting code.

And don't forget the money they make off deals like the one with Red Baron Pizza.

All these figures are merely speculation on my part and are probably grossly underestimated especially the expenses for Beer and crayons.

When all comes down to it, its none of my business really of course I'm just happy to have Aces High to play and they must be doing alright or else we wouldn't be here having these discussions.

AirScrew

I own a small business, (Jordan Publishing) and cashflow is always a headache. This is largely due to payments being deferred to publication date, and on rare occasions, schedule changes can push back payment months. However, that is the nature of the business and your business plan must include allowances for this.

My regards,

Widewing

Rude · « **Reply #19 on:** May 14, 2002, 04:47:48 PM »

Widemouth?

What specifically qualifies you to pass judgement of HTC's solvency?

Superfly · « **Reply #20 on:** May 14, 2002, 04:48:13 PM »

None of us owns a luxury or sports vehicle. I think my turbo beetle is the closest car to a sport vehicle around here.

None of us lives in a mansion. Hell, HT still lives in the same old apartment he's lived in for the past 6+(?) years.

We're all just a bunch of average Joe's and Jane's here trying to make a living. I'm betting a lot of our players make more than us.

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #21 on:** May 14, 2002, 05:00:48 PM »

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I'm betting a lot of our players make more than us.

I know I do. Now shut up and get back to work. MUAHAHAHA!

AKDejaVu

Gman · « **Reply #22 on:** May 14, 2002, 05:15:00 PM »

LOL! Deja, that made my day.

fdiron · « **Reply #23 on:** May 14, 2002, 05:17:27 PM »

I dont want to sound cliche here, but working in a career that one enjoys is a reward in itself.

Rude · « **Reply #24 on:** May 14, 2002, 05:24:46 PM »

Widemouth.....

A capital improvement is a non-recurring expenditure or any expenditure for physical improvements, including cost for acquisition of existing buildings, land or interests in land, construction of new buildings or other structures, including additions and major alterations. They can also include construction of streets and highways or utility lines, fixed equipment, landscaping and similar expenditures. HTC leases their office space as well as the bandwidth we ride on, thus not qualifying those expenses as capital improvements.

I would suggest that a modest sum has been invested in equipment and that the largest investment has been made in talent. They sell intangible or intellectual property, not hard goods or services.

Just a suggestion....you might focus your energy on running your own business rather than meddle in the business of others. Personally, if I were HTC's CPA, I would make an adjustment to their income statement in the amount of $14.95 backed up by the deletion of your account.

13 years of this kind of fodder really gets old...the vets can relate.

Puck · « **Reply #25 on:** May 14, 2002, 05:34:08 PM »

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Originally posted by SUPERFLY
We're all just a bunch of average Joe's and Jane's here trying to make a living. I'm betting a lot of our players make more than us.

I'm betting you average Joes and Janes have more fun making less than many of your better paid subscribers, though

Well, that and how many people can say that several thousands of subscribers hang on their every utterance? Now, go buy Nate a six pack of his beverage of choice and tell YANKEE to charge it to my account.

No, seriously. Go get Nate a beer. He deserves one.

Puck · « **Reply #26 on:** May 14, 2002, 05:35:51 PM »

...better get a couple six packs. Don't want anyone else in the office feeling left out.

majic · « **Reply #27 on:** May 14, 2002, 05:39:04 PM »

Hornet · « **Reply #28 on:** May 14, 2002, 05:41:02 PM »

Didn't Mandoble write HTC's business plan?

Widewing · « **Reply #29 on:** May 14, 2002, 05:50:52 PM »

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Originally posted by Rude
Widemouth?

Come on Rude, haven't you read the signs? "Please Don't Feed the Animals"

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What specifically qualifies you to pass judgement of HTC's solvency?

Where have I passed judgement on anything? Nowhere. I am merely expressing my admiration for HTC's business management. Do you have a problem with that?

My regards,

Widewing