Places that meet these basic criteria are in plenty nationwide. The preferential policies and actual conditions in other places are better than yours. Why would anyone go insane and come to your place?
However, although the county leaders have given approval for support, there are still procedures to follow. After all, this is not the era of computers yet, where you can find everything online. Many things still need to be done manually, hence the efficiency is limited.
The simplest example is when you go to the rural police station to apply for an ID card. All the files of tens of thousands of residents are stored there, and a few people are sweating from moving files around.
In addition, all these files are handwritten. In case of unclear handwriting or mistakes in names, you need to go back to the village and get a new proof. Otherwise, you can’t even get your ID card.
Nowadays, many older people’s names on their ID cards differ from the names they usually use, and this is how it came about.
People in the future may not understand many things from this era, but this is indeed the reality. In many places, some small enterprises not only have local protection and policy support but can even receive direct financial aid - money delivered directly to you for development. This money is interest-free and sometimes not even repayable.
The main issue arises from these places that haven’t yet found the most suitable direction for their development. Everyone is like a blind person, groping their way forward. To say it’s difficult is an understatement.
Unlike the future where extensive consulting services are available, you can find lots of relevant information before starting anything. You can even find successful precedents directly which you can replicate, only needing minor adjustments based on the local situation.
Going through this process wasn’t without benefits. At least Yan Fei felt his future dealings would become much easier as he was now familiar with all the relevant personnel. He was generous with his spare jars of honey, gifting a jar to each after meetings.
The honey wasn’t worth much, despite its quality being good, but no one knew that. Everyone perceived it as a small gift accompanying the business process which was supposed to be fast-tracked anyway, and they were pleasantly surprised.
There were those who felt it was a gift from a big boss. Even though the same could be bought for just a few bucks, the sentiment was different, and it made them very happy.
A week later, they received their business license, along with all other associated documents like an animal health certificate and tax certificate. Especially notable was the Animal health certificate, as the Veterinary station was a subsidiary of the Animal Husbandry Bureau. If a regular employee with two interns from his unit couldn’t do the job well on their own farm, how could they expect others to?
Additionally, the scope of business listed on the license was incredibly broad, covering all aspects of agriculture, forestry, farming, and fisheries - such bold claims aren’t even made by large corporations nowadays.
As soon as they got home with the licenses, a group of people arrived at the cattle farm.
Director Yao walked in grinning like a Cheshire cat and started off with, "Boss Yan, you’re now a real boss! I wanted to discuss some changes to the loan amount we previously discussed..."
Director Yao intentionally left everyone hanging, hoping to see Yan Fei’s reaction. Seeing Yan Fei’s calm demeanor, he lost interest and chuckled before continuing, "Originally, we were going to loan you three hundred thousand yuan, but with a directive from above to support local enterprises, we’ve been approved to loan you five hundred thousand instead. The interest rate has also been reduced; it’s now even lower for a loan of five hundred thousand yuan than it was for three hundred thousand yuan. Are you interested?"
"I’ll thank Uncle Yao first." Yan Fei seemed indifferent, "The more lice there are, the less they itch, and the more debt there is, the less urgent it is! Of course, I want it."
After so many department visits and listening to so many half-told stories, Yan Fei realized that his cattle farm had caught the county’s attention. If everyone else believed he could keep improving, there was no reason he shouldn’t believe in himself.
"Fine!" Director Yao’s smile became even sweeter. "The money is ready. I’m not allowed to lug that much money around and deliver it to you, so you’ll have to go and pick it up."
With this attitude and service, those who struggle to obtain small loans would be crying in their beds when they see this!
Old Pan asked about the cattle business, "Boss Yan, now that you have a new influx of cash, how are you planning to distribute the cattle? Make sure to keep a few slots for me; otherwise, I won’t even be able to get out of the door."
Yan Fei replied, "No problem, of course, I will prioritize those who are familiar and have relationships. You don’t have to worry about me; I always help the relatives and not the strangers! Rest assured! As for Uncle Baoguo and Uncle Yao, after buying some fattened cattle with the five hundred thousand yuan, I’ll have no issue buying four hundred additional calves. If you have any acquaintances, don’t hesitate."
Everyone laughed at this.
Don’t think that prioritizing relatives is unreasonable. In a rural setting , it’s just the way things are. No one will question you if you act this way. If you were to ignore even your own acquaintances, people would assume that you’re out to ruin strangers. You would definitely be unable to carry out any business. You might as well just rest!