Greetings to all leaders and new players in our great server,
At the beginning of your economic journey in this game, you might think that hiring as many workers as possible and running all your factories at full capacity is the fastest way to wealth. However, reality and market mathematics tell a completely different story! Today, I am sharing my personal experience in managing Iron and Steel factories to save your treasuries from daily cash drain.
⚠️ The Wage Trap and Market Fluctuations
Many beginners fall into the trap of paying high wages to workers without calculating the actual return per production point (work axe). For instance, if a worker's wage is 0.137 per production point while the selling price of the product is low, you will find yourself paying wages higher than the value of what is being produced. This leads to direct and continuous losses for your factories!
🚀 The Golden Strategy for Maximizing Profits:
The Secret of Production Bonus (Republic of Egypt): First of all, check your factory locations! The high production bonus available in the Republic of Egypt gives you a massive competitive advantage. I strongly advise everyone to ensure their factories are relocated there to make the most of these bonuses, which can reach up to +63%.
Convert All Factories to Steel: The traditional split between Iron and Steel is not the best approach right now. The most powerful strategy is to convert all six of your factories to Steel production only to unify and intensify your workforce capacity.
Rely on Buying Raw Iron: Do not waste your work axes on producing iron. Instead, buy it directly from the market at low prices (0.083), and save all your production energy exclusively for manufacturing Steel.
Switch to 100% Manual Operation: Put hiring workers on hold for now and rely on your manual effort for manufacturing. This step completely eliminates wage costs and protects your capital. With Egypt's production bonus (+63%), you will produce completely free extra pieces of steel using the same amount of iron, guaranteeing that your net daily profits skyrocket!
🎯 One Final Advice:
A strong and precise economy is the foundation of your influence and power. Do not hesitate to relocate your factories and adjust your plans according to country perks and market demands.
I wish all new players the best of luck and success in building their economic empires. See you all at the top of the leaderboard!
Your fellow leader,
Ahmed Zayed"