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Customer Development in Japan: a History Lesson

Steve Blank

The Japanese edition of The Startup Owner’s Manual hit the bookstores in Japan this week. I asked Tsutsumi-san to write a guest post for my blog to describe his experience with Customer Development in Japan. I wanted this book not only as my “secret weapon,” but also for all entrepreneurs in Japan. The Crater in my rookie days.

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Hiring in Non-English-Speaking Countries

The Startup Magazine

A very good example of this is Japan – and not just Japan but Japanese multinational companies’ operations in other countries. Hiring has been very challenging in Japan traditionally. On one hand, hiring through a recruitment company may seem to be expensive at the face value, but the saving of time balances that cost.

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7 Reasons That Worker Empowerment Rules The Workplace

Startup Professionals Musings

There are obviously pros and cons to working remotely , including productivity, costs, as well as balancing work and personal lives. Japan, France, and other industrialized countries are experiencing the same issue, and it began well before the pandemic. Millions have bowed out of the labor market.

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Creative Options For US Companies Who Advertise In Japan

YoungUpstarts

Japan is one of the top countries spending the most on advertising. As you can imagine, this also makes Japan one of the most competitive markets in the world with advertisers striving to be the most creative. Companies Expanding to Japan. companies are drawn to Japan because of its very developed consumer base.

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Where Does Your Software Company Go From Here?

ReadWriteStart

In Japan, a large segment of companies has been in business for more than 100 years. There’s a reason 70% of all acquisitions fail : When leaders feel pressure to grow for growth’s sake, their focus on results (no matter the cost) isn’t sustainable in the long run. Prioritize Longevity Above Growth.

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The Secret History of Minnesota Part 1: Engineering Research Associates

Steve Blank

code breaking would grow to 20,000 people working on breaking the codes of Germany, Japan and the Soviet Union. Costing $250,000 ($3.2 Each ATLAS I cost the NSA $1.3 ATLAS II cost the NSA $2.3 By the end of WWII, with the U.S. now fighting Germany, and the Soviet Union looming as a potential adversary U.S.

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Business Immigration With CanadaCIS: How To Start A Successful Business In Canada

YoungUpstarts

while Europe, China, and Japan take 7%, 4%, and 2%, respectively. Low Cost of Doing Business. The cost of starting a business in Canada is 5% lower than what it will cost in the U.S. This was revealed in the results of a comprehensive 10-month study of international business costs by KPMG.

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