ONLINE Starting a Business: Find Your First Clients in Japan

BlinKonnect will be inviting Mr.Anthony Griffin, the founder of Saga Consulting, and with his experience in the business world, he will shed some light upon making the first step into creating a business, as well as gaining your first clients in Japan!

Stepping out on your own to start a business is tough—especially in a foreign country. To succeed, you’ll need a strong network, social proof, a validated business model, and creative ways to connect with potential clients.

This presentation is designed for students, entrepreneurs and freelancers who aspire to start and grow small service-based businesses in Japan (i.e. marketers, designers, programmers, consultants, etc.). In this presentation, you will learn how to find your first clients in Japan by:

• Validating your business ideas before quitting your day job.
• Leveraging digital platforms to establish your personal brand.
• Navigating the complexities of marketing in Japan.
• Determining the role of digital marketing in your marketing mix.

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own business to work directly with your clients, this is an event that you won’t want to miss!

BIO
Anthony Griffin, M.B.A:
Founder and Principal Communications Consultant of Saga Consulting

Anthony Griffin is a marketer and communications coach specializing in helping small to mid-sized Japanese companies market to global audiences. Before founding Saga Consulting, he served as the
marketing and communications manager for the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan.

Additionally, as a communications coach throughout his time in Japan, he has been credited for helping Fortune 500 executives earn global-level promotions. A lifelong learner and teacher, Anthony speaks Japanese proficiently and often gives marketing and
cross-cultural communication lectures at universities and corporations.

SCHEDULE:
19:15 Open/Begin Livestream (Please Join at this Time)
19:30 Introduction of BlinKonnect
19:40 Introduction of LIFE.14 inc.
19:50 Speaker Session + Q&A
21:30 End of event

DATE:
March 20th, 2020

ENTRANCE FEE:
¥500 per person (Includes light snacks and drinks)

LOCATION:
ONLINE