New Video Series: Saga Consulting Client Conversations

New Video Series: Saga Consulting Client Conversations

Although most of my work is bound by confidentiality agreements, I’ve started to work with more and more clients in a public capacity. I admire the work that my clients do, and I’m proud to be associated with them.

That’s why I’m pleased to announce Saga Consulting Client Conversations, a series of videos that give the clients I work with a chance to share their expertise with the world.

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Discussing Entrepreneurship, Business Development, and Marketing on the Small Business Japan Podcast

Discussing Entrepreneurship, Business Development, and Marketing on the Small Business Japan Podcast

I recently had the opportunity to share my story on the Small Business Japan Podcast, hosted by Josh Smith, a true global entrepreneur. In this wide-ranging interview, I explain how my career on both sides of the Pacific paved the way for Saga Consulting and my mission of helping Japanese companies and professionals communicate with global audiences.

Josh asked a variety of intriguing questions, and in this podcast you’ll learn how to:

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6 Resources to Help You Launch a Small Business in Japan (Or Anywhere Else in the World)

6 Resources to Help You Launch a Small Business in Japan (Or Anywhere Else in the World)

During my recent Tokyo Digital Marketers Meetup presentation, I referenced several books that influenced my entrepreneurial journey. Audience members also asked about legal services such as immigration and accounting. Read on for a list filled with several books, a podcast, and a couple of legal and accounting resources that will give you the confidence you need to build your business.

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Upcoming Event: How to Start a Small Business and Discover Your First Clients in Japan

Upcoming Event: How to Start a Small Business and Discover Your First Clients in Japan

The organizers of the Tokyo Digital Marketers Meetup have graciously invited me to share my story at an event on August 27, 2019. Here’s the full event summary of “How to Start a Small Business and Discover Your First Clients in Japan.”

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Creating a Blueprint for Diversity in Japan: An Interview with Yoko Kuroda

Creating a Blueprint for Diversity in Japan: An Interview with Yoko Kuroda

Read the news about Japan on any given day, and you’ll be bombarded with stories and opinion pieces on how the country needs to internationalize. There’s a lot of talk and discussion about fostering diversity in Japan, however concrete action plans to achieve this goal are hard to come by.

That’s why I was excited to meet Yoko Kuroda, executive director of the Global Human Resource Career Support Association (GHCA). Through this organization and its flagship product, the Business Skills Test for Global Human Resources (G-ken), she has transformed words into actions with a practical process to gradually globalize Japan’s workforce.

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