Overview
OPENEST is a boutique consulting firm that supports foreign (high-growth-potential) technology companies who want to leverage the power of Japan to achieve key elements of their global strategy.
We work closely with your team to understand your business needs and global strategy before we begin to outline your opportunities and pathways in the local market. Our outstanding team of Consultants and Advisors are proven experts in their fields and have broad knowledge across all sectors and industries.
One of our key strengths is our ability to attract and motivate the right talent and partners here in Japan, which is critical to success in today’s market.
We provide clients with trusted specialists on-the-ground who can efficiently interface with your team(s) to prototype solutions on the ground that can strategically help to define and grow your business.
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We know that finding the right firm to support your activities in Japan is not an easy choice. That is why we work closely with you to understand your exact needs before beginning any engagement. If we don't sense a match, we will explain why and refer you someone who we think might be more appropriate for your needs.
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Why Us?
The majority of high-growth-potential businesses that start in Japan end up either closing operations or make drastic compromises, becoming part of an unfamiliar business ecosystem that eats into your profit margins each step of the way. Different values, a whole different culture, formidable language barriers, labor issues, regulatory hurdles and time zone challenges all become obstacles, making the road to success in Japan long and costly.
OPENEST helps you to define, develop, and execute optimal business strategies in Japan. We support our clients at every step, helping them to enter local markets efficiently and develop their businesses effectively:
- For greater market visibility, we conduct market-entry and feasibility studies, identify your unique competitive advantages, and screen potential business partners.
- We facilitate business partnerships by utilizing our local network and bringing relevant decision makers to the negotiation table.
- We ensure proper operational execution and local representation. Our clients benefit from our ongoing communication with their partners' multi-level senior staff across multiple departments.
- We assist our clients in establishing a local presence and then protect their interests directly.
- By supervising operations locally and by acting as a bridge between local and head office staff, we establish proper two-way communication and build a structure for growth based on a trusting long-term relationship.
- With a proven record of success in diverse industries, we focus on milestones and agreed-upon goals, and work closely with our clients to define them.