Small and Medium Enterprise Consultant

Small and Medium Enterprise Consultant's Profile

A small and medium enterprise consultant is expert with overall knowledge of business management, such as economics, economic policy, finance, accounting, corporate management theory, operations management, legal affairs management, information systems management, small and medium enterprise management, and governmental policy.

Small and medium enterprise consultants at the Tokyo One-Stop Business Establishment Center can provide consultations related to establishing a business, from information on establishment procedures to business / financial planning and management consulting, etc.

• Kunio Hishida

  

  Qualifications/Certifications: Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant
  Career Summary: After graduating from university, he worked for a general trading company Sogo Shosha, where he was in charge of finding U.S. products for Japan, exporting dairy products to Japan, and selling oxygen absorbers to the U.S. and was involved in M&A of food distribution businesses. including PMI. After retired from Sogo Shosha, he experienced wide range of businesses such as management of a listed company and advisory businesses to PMI after M&A.

• Akiyoshi Okada

  

  Qualifications/Certifications: Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant
  Career Summary: After gaining hands-on experience in the retail and restaurant industries, he started his own business and is currently working as an expert in business start-up support while also managing his own corporation. He handles all aspects of corporate establishment procedures, post-establishment administrative procedures (tax and labor-related), daily accounting, financial statements, tax filings, and more, all on his own. He provides clear and systematic advice to clients based on the experiences and challenges he has encountered. He also has extensive experience supporting business plans for the Japan Policy Finance Corporation. Additionally, he is well-versed in funding options such as loans and grants, and his related seminars (hosted by TOSBEC) have received high praise from participants.

• Koki Yokoo

  

  Qualifications/Certifications: Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant, Financial Planner (AFP), Museum Curator, Manager of Turnaround and Business Succession, Certified Management Innovation Support Organization.
  Career Summary: Extensive experience working for large corporations and managing companies, including B2B sales for government agencies and organizations at a major non-life insurance company, serving as Head of the Public Relations Department (Cultural Initiatives & Media Relations), Director of the Strategic Projects Office in the President's Office of an affiliated company, and President of an insurance agency company specializing in government and public sector clients. Since 2020, has also been involved in government agency bidding processes. Additionally, has handled over 1,000 consultations (on entrepreneurship and management), primarily focusing on startup support (including for foreign nationals) and COVID-19 countermeasure management consultations at chambers of commerce and industry, including those involving subsidies.

• Hisao Asakura

  

  Qualifications/Certifications: Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant、Career Consultant、Retail sales Advisor、Package Consultant、IP Advisor
  Career Summary: After working for a Global Trading Company in new business development and as an overseas branch manager, he worked as VP for a beverage manufacturer. Since becoming independent, he has provided financial advice to foreign entrepreneurs, lectured at seminars related to business startups, provided financial advice (assistance in preparing business plans, mediation and coordination with financial institutions), and assisted in the establishment of corporations and the development of sales channels and other corporate startup support.

• Tsutomu Okamura

  

  Qualifications/Certifications: Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant, 1st Grade Career Consultant
  Career Summary: Worked for a major telecommunications company and its subsidiaries, holding various positions in human resources, personnel development, labor management, corporate planning, finance, marketing, and other areas. As Vice President of a local subsidiary, he was seconded to Germany, where he gathered information on local carriers and created new businesses. Since becoming independent, he has focused on supporting entrepreneurs, including foreign nationals, in their commercialization efforts, conducting seminars, recruiting and retaining human resources in small and medium-sized enterprises, and utilizing middle-aged and older employees.

• Mitsuko Nakagome

  

  Qualifications/Certifications: Certified Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant, Certified Career Consultant by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Level 1 Practical English Proficiency Test
  Career Summary: As an overseas sales representative, she was involved in local subsidiary support, market research, export procedures, requirements management, exhibitions, and sales promotion support, and later worked as a conference (simultaneous) interpreter for numerous industries including manufacturing, IT, pharmaceuticals, retail, finance, investment, and life insurance, interpreting at investor relations conferences and accompanying investors on business visits. She has also worked as an interpreter for VC's of startup companies. Her areas of expertise include productivity improvement using Theory of Constraints (TOC), support for events and exhibitions from planning to operation, support for making pitch presentations to attract investments and support for business plan preparation (subsidy application support).

• Mihoko Tsurusaki

  

  Qualifications/Certifications: Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant, ICF International Coach
  Career Summary: Improved operational efficiency through process enhancement proposals in the QA division of a major electronics manufacturer; received a Quality Excellence Award in collaboration with the Singapore team.
  Currently involved in business start-up school human resource development seminars (Musashino Chamber of Commerce and Industry), support for foreign companies, support for formulation of management improvement plans, application for restructuring subsidies, etc.; management support for companies in Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Vietnam, Nepal, and other countries; Deputy Director, International Department, Tokyo Association Central Branch; in charge of India seminars.

• Yasuyo Handa

  

  Qualifications/Certifications: SME Consultant, Certified Management Innovation Support Organization, National Career Consultant, Industrial Counselor
  Career Summary: After working in purchasing and logistics for a consumer goods manufacturer, switched industries to e-commerce. After working for a start-up company operating a cross-border e-commerce site for China, started own business as a management consultant for SME in 2022. I am specialized in international logistics, instock and cash management, business process re-engineering, digital marketing and promotion in e-commerce,. especially in that of cross border.

• Norihiko Noguchi

  

  Qualifications/Certifications: Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant, IPA Certified Advanced Information Technology Specialist, Domestic Travel Business Manager
  Career Summary: Engaged in the development of new business and/or new product planning and marketing operations in WW market for SONY and IT companies.Possesses planning capabilities for new ventures alongside broad expertise spanning the technologies required for their realization through to marketing. Furthermore, leveraging comprehensive management knowledge as a Certified Management Consultant, and driven by the desire to “enrich Japan,” excels in communication that enables equal and enjoyable consultation with anyone, regardless of nationality or age.

• Isao Ohashi

  

  Qualifications/Certifications: SME Management Consultant, MBA (The University of Chicago Booth School of Business), Senior M&A Expert, Practical English Proficiency Test (Level 1), Certified Specialist of Intellectual Property Management (Grade 2)
  Career Summary: Former execuive at a financial institution and a major telecom operator with extensive international business experience, including corporate finance, project finance, and partnerships with global businesses.
  12 years of overseas assignments in the U.S. and the Netherlands, and domestic roles in corporate planning and credit card business.
  Certified SME Management Consultant since 2013, providing subsidy application support and, as an expert for public institutions, assisting startups, business improvement, and foreign companies entering Tokyo.

• Ken Fukasawa

  

  Qualifications/Certifications: SME Management Consultant, 2nd Grade Financial Planning Technician
  Career Summary: After engaging in sales and marketing at foreign semiconductor manufacturers based in the U.S. and Germany, he handled direct sales to major domestic electronics and IT companies as well as distributor management. In recent years, he has collaborated with partner companies to support new business creation and sales channel development in the AI and IoT sectors. Currently operating as an independent consultant, his core strengths lie in sales strategy and business matching. He has a wide range of experience, including public sector projects, formulation of management innovation plans, business diagnostics, and sales strategy support for industries such as manufacturing and system development.