Initiatives of Kurihara International Management Institute Supporting Foreign Entrepreneurs in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture
2024/11/24
Initiatives of Kurihara International Management Institute Supporting Foreign Entrepreneurs in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture
Challenges Posed by Aging and a Declining Working Population
Living in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, one can tangibly feel the rapid aging of the population, a common challenge for regional cities. At the same time, the working-age population has not grown as hoped, significantly impacting the local economy through "regional stagnation," which diminishes vitality. This has created a particularly harsh business environment for small-scale business owners.
Among them, foreign entrepreneurs—such as those from China, Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka—face even harsher realities compared to their Japanese counterparts. Language barriers, cultural differences, and a lack of understanding of local laws and regulations compound the unique challenges faced by foreigners, making it especially difficult to manage businesses in regional cities like Tsuchiura. Despite these obstacles, they work diligently to run small businesses, such as restaurants and retail stores, contributing to the community as active members.
Supporting Foreign Entrepreneurs: Kurihara International Management Institute
To assist these foreign entrepreneurs, Kurihara International Management Institute was established. Led by a management consultant with qualifications as a Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant, the institute provides support tailored to foreign entrepreneurs in Japanese, English, and Chinese.
The institute offers the following types of support:
- Business Advice: From daily operations to long-term strategies, the institute provides broad support through repeated discussions with entrepreneurs.
- Business Plan Development: By analyzing the current state of the business, the institute proposes suitable improvement measures and plans for future goals. Sharing specific schedules makes it possible to visualize the path from the current state to future objectives.
- Residence Status Advice Related to Business Management: The institute provides guidance to help foreign entrepreneurs legally operate businesses in Japan. In collaboration with experienced administrative scriveners specializing in immigration procedures, it also offers support related to residence status for business management.
- Accounting, Financial, and Funding Assistance: The institute advises on daily financial and accounting processes, subsidies, grants, and loans from financial institutions. When necessary, it coordinates with tax accountants and accountants to provide comprehensive support.
Through these services, the institute works to remove the barriers faced by foreign entrepreneurs and helps them succeed in the community.
Building Trust Through Cultural Understanding
The goal of Kurihara International Management Institute is not limited to business support. It aims to serve as a bridge between foreign entrepreneurs with diverse cultural backgrounds and Japanese society, thereby revitalizing the region as a whole. The institute respects the cultures and values of foreign entrepreneurs while offering advice to help them build relationships with local residents. For instance, it encourages participation in local events to deepen connections with residents and expand their customer base.
A Future Built Together with the Community
Thanks to the efforts of foreign entrepreneurs, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, is regaining vitality. Increased entrepreneurship among foreigners is expected to shed light on the city’s pressing issues, such as the growing number of vacant houses—a major problem alongside the aging population.
With support from organizations like Kurihara International Management Institute, the number of foreign entrepreneurs starting community-rooted businesses is set to grow. As more people move into the area, a virtuous cycle will emerge, enriching the community and transforming Tsuchiura into an even better place to live.
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