Japan has a reputation for being an expensive country in which to conduct business.

Did you know that:

• Higher rents and administrative costs are often charged to foreign businesses.
  
  
• It is very difficult to legally terminate a Japanese employee.
  
  
• Stock option rules are different in Japan.
  
  
• Complicated registration system offers little in English.
  
  
• Limitations exist on banking services for overseas companies.

For companies new to Japan, these cost structures can make the difference between profit and loss.

Hire Chasquis, Inc. Not only do the principals understand Japan's business climate and commercial legislation, they have also lived, worked, and negotiated abroad. They understand regional differences and the cultural assumptions of businessmen and women familiar with different countries.

Japanese companies form strong networks of parent companies, subsidiaries, and affiliates. The term is keiretsu. How do overseas companies penetrate these affiliations? Hire people who know your business AND who speak English. Hire Chasquis, Inc.

Examples:

" Office staffing, equipment and leasing in an attractive, professional location can easily cost an overseas company $18,000 to $40,000/ month. Chasquis, Inc. representative service cut the costs for several clients to $5,000 - 10,000/mo. Turn-key management services by Chasquis, Inc. have run $9,000 to $20,000.

" Lawyer liaison services: the services of a bilingual international attorney are very expensive. Chasquis knows which charges are for the legal mind and which are for translation, document preparation, registration services and other support functions. As a result, Chasquis, Inc. can save its clients 50% of the fees it might otherwise pay to a large law firm, without sacrificing the attention of a qualified attorney.

" Each culture has different approaches to advertising and public relations. Don't make the mistake of assuming that an American advertisement will automatically sway a Japanese consumer. Have it evaluated by a thirty year veteran of Asian media relations.

" Cold calling is an inefficient sales method even when you DO know the language. In Japan, relationships count. Chasquis, Inc. has experience and multi-level contacts in numerous industries. Chasquis, Inc. works for you, and benefits from your successes and from your savings.

" Some businesses hire English speaking Japanese staff even if they are not familiar with the business. This can be an expensive mistake. Chasquis knows when to use Japanese or English speaking staff for your business goals: market research, sales, business writing, product development, IT require different skills and different language competencies. Chasquis, Inc. can supervise both.