The term "exorbitant profit" does not sound very pleasant, much like the words "speculation" and "unscrupulous merchant." However, for those involved in making money online, this word is filled with temptation and aspiration. Let's first take a look at the explanation of "exorbitant profit" from Baidu Baike: It refers to the act of producers or operators obtaining profits exceeding a reasonable margin through improper means. Its specific boundaries and identification are usually determined by authorized institutions (price control departments, courts, etc.) based on the relative price levels of similar goods or services in the same region and time period. However, ordinary consumers can also make reasonable judgments based on common sense and life experience (some people believe that profits exceeding 50%, or even over 100%, can be considered exorbitant profits).
Then, I took the opportunity to learn about the top ten industries with exorbitant profits and the exorbitant profit tax. Although the internet-related exorbitant profits were not separately listed and explained, we can easily find that the profitable projects in the internet industry are already included in the top ten industries with exorbitant profits. It’s just that traditional sales methods in reality have been replaced by online sales.
Due to the fact that selling products online does not require traditional shop expenses, the profit margin is relatively higher. In some bidding projects, the profit margin can even reach several hundred percent, which indeed lives up to the name of "exorbitant profit"!
The difference between "exorbitant profit" and "concept"
This question has puzzled me for a long time, and I ultimately couldn't figure it out. "What I sell is not a product but a concept," in such cases, you cannot say it is an exorbitant profit. However, while writing this article, I suddenly realized that the difference lies in these words: "improper means."
Yes, as explained above by Baidu Baike, obtaining profits exceeding a reasonable margin through "improper means" is considered "exorbitant profit". This means that exorbitant profit doesn't need to be divided into good or bad from the beginning; it belongs to improper behavior! This also explains why I previously had moral conflicts.
Is "training" in the online earning industry a new "exorbitant profit" project?
In 2011, the "training" business in the online earning industry was indeed very popular. Since I did not join others' training nor did I conduct my own, I won't comment on it. However, according to the top ten exorbitant profit industries summarized by Baidu Baike, training does indeed belong to exorbitant profit projects.
Is "exorbitant profit" illegal?
There are many exorbitant profit projects on the internet, commonly seen ones include weight loss, beauty, etc. So, are these exorbitant profit projects illegal? This topic is quite sensitive, and I have always wanted to understand it clearly, after all, exorbitant profits are very tempting! If any classmates who are familiar with legal aspects regarding this area could participate in the discussion through comments, I would appreciate it. Personally, I feel that as long as the product quality is not problematic, there should be no major issues. Therefore, I suggest everyone consider the product quality issue when choosing exorbitant profit products; otherwise, no matter how big the profit is, it cannot offset the legal risks associated with selling counterfeit goods!