Japan Jump Start

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  Sadahiko Hirose CEO of Columbia Music Entertainment

  Prior to joining Columbia, he was CEO of ASCII Publishing and an executive at IBM’s Consumer PC Division. He was also a senior executive at Sega. Born in Shimane, he holds both an undergraduate and a master’s degree from Keio University.

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  Joi Ito Activist, Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist

  CEO of Creative Commons and founder of a number of companies including PSINet Japan, Digital Garage, and InfoSeek Japan. He was chosen by Newsweek in 2005 as a member of the “Leaders of the Pack” in the technology industry and by BusinessWeek as one of the 50 “Stars of Asia” in 2000.

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  Terrie Lloyd Japan Entrepeneur

  Started 12 successful businesses in Japan and 5 overseas and has been a successful entrepreneur in Japan for over a quarter of a century. Terrie has sold a number of his start-ups for millions of dollars, including the $5.5 million sale of DaiJob, Japan’s leading bilingual online recruiting company.

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  Brian Tannura CEO of Market Pioneer Japan

  A former English teacher, built a multi-million-dollar business, becoming one of the largest independent marketers of vending machines in Japan (Japan has the world’s highest vending machine density, with one machine for every 23 people).

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  Ejovi Nuwere General Manager of Columbia Music Entertainment in Japan

  Was the founding CEO of FON, a wireless router and hot spot company, and serves on the board of directors for MOUSE, a nonprofit that supports technology in education. Was named by BusinessWeek as one of their 10 most talented entrepreneurs and top 25 businesspeople under age 25.

Each month, our Japanese business experts interview a successful executive or entrepreneur who has cracked the Japanese marketplace – and is willing to share his or her secrets with our members. You’ll also gain access to attorneys, real estate agents, and other specialists who know the particular rules, regulations, and strategies for doing business with the Japanese.

As a Japan Jump Start member, you get unlimited 24/7 access to this comprehensive online video tutorials, resources and written materials on Japanese business. Consuming and watching them online, you will discover:

• How to start a company in Japan in as little as 2 weeks — for only one yen.
• Products you can import into Japan and sell for a 3-to-1 mark-up or more.
• How to rent or buy office space – from English-speaking real estate agents.
• Finding funding for launching a company in Japan.
• How to do deals with Japanese executives – and the faux pas you want to avoid.
• Communicating effectively with Japanese buyers even if your Japanese language skills are minimal.
• Which corporate structure should you choose when starting a new company in Japan?
• Using your gaijin status as a foreigner to get things done that your Japan-born competitors can’t.
• The 50 rules of Japanese business etiquette you absolutely must follow.
• How to start multiple companies in Japan and then sell them for millions of dollars to private investors.
• Understanding and complying with Japanese employment laws – what every business owner must know.
• How to find English-speaking accountants who know the Japanese tax laws.
• How to secure the visas you need to start a company in Japan.
• And much, much more...

The first 6 lessons on doing business in Japan are waiting for you on the Japan Jump Start Members-Only Web site, with new lessons coming online every month.

Here’s what you get when you join Japan Jump Start risk-free as a Charter Member:

• Online Video Course You gain immediate access to the authoritative online video-based training program on doing business with the Japanese.
• New Lessons Monthly New interviews each month with top Japanese executives and entrepreneurs, giving you an ongoing education on how to win at doing business in Japan.
• Japanese Business Forum A members-only online forum where you can network with fellow members, share your experiences, and learn from others’ mistakes.
• Private Member Events Quarterly business gatherings give you an opportunity to network as well as hear insights from top executives in Japan.
• The Japan Business Handbook All Japan Jump Start Charter Members can immediately download our new e-book, The Japan Business Handbook.
• Special Discount Savings Enroll today as a Charter Member and save as much as $400 off the monthly rate. See below for details.
• Money-Back Guarantee There is no risk or obligation to join - if you are not 100% satisfied, just let us know within 60 days for a full refund.
• The Inside Track You will get free advice from accountants, lawyers, and consultants who normally charge thousands of dollars per day for their services.

In this informative business handbook (cover price: $79), you will discover:

• The 21 dos and don'ts of negotiating a business deal with Japanese partners, customers, or suppliers.
• How Japanese prospects make buying decisions. Hint: it’s quite different than how buying decisions are made by American companies.
• The meeting with your Japanese client is 11am. Here’s when they really expect you to show up.
• 12 tips for saving time and aggravation when getting to business meetings in Tokyo.
• The 3 most important people in Japanese companies – and how to sell to each.
• Must you speak Japanese to succeed at doing business in Japan? The answer may surprise you.
• Leveraging keiretsu – cooperative relationships – as a key to getting things done in Japan.
• Making eye contact with your Japanese peers and colleagues – why you should not.
• You make a sales call on a potential client. Should you remove your shoes before entering his home?
• 10 tips for more effective day-to-day communication during your stay in Japan.
• And much, much more...