From the US to Japan: This Mexican-American Chef is Creating a Cultural Space for Herself and Her Community

Tell anyone you’re visiting the city of Hayama in Kanagawa Prefecture, they’ll tell you how quaint it is or how the Imperial Family has a seaside residence there. What they don’t tell you is that you can also find some lip-smacking good tacos from Nippon Viajero there too.

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You are what you read! 10 inspiring books for entrepreneurs

What’s holding you back from reaching full potential with your business and achieving real success? Is it lack of motivation, anxiety of public speech, or the fear of failure? Whatever it is, self-development through reading and self-education is always a great start to overcome your struggles! Here is a great selection of readings for you, recommended by our awesome community members!

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Best cafes to work from! Part 1: Shinjuku-Shibuya area

Self-scheduling can be tough. You’re always on the run, carrying your laptop everywhere, trying to get as much work done as possible, but just when the battery is running out or your internet data plan is at its limit, a cafe with electrical outlets and free Wi-Fi is nowhere to be found. Sounds familiar?

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The SUPER EASY Guide to a Cheap, No-Code Website

So you want to start a business on the cheap. But you can’t code and you don’t want to spend a nice chunk of money to hire a programmer. Welcome to the world of no-code website builders. Here I’ll introduce some of the most well-known site builders that a lot of your favorite sites use (but you just don’t know it).

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The Glass Ceiling and the Sticky Floor

As women around the world make continuous efforts to break through the glass ceiling, there are additional barriers women may face within each country. Here, we dive a little deeper into the “sticky floor” that Japanese women face in their careers.

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3 Free Project Management Tools To Keep Your Tasks Organized

Managing your projects efficiently is crucial when it comes to starting and running your own business. With a limited amount of time, resources, and money, these are 3 free project management tools that will help your startup out!

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4 Tips To Build Your Social Media Presence

In a world where anything and everything is online, it’s important that your business is alive and present for the digital world to see. Here are 4 tips and tools to get your business off the ground and onto the digital stage!

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3月27日に開催されたStartup Lady Night:アクティブ・コネクター創業者の松本麻美さんにインタビューしました

起業をしている女性って、どんな人たちなの?Startup Lady Night に登壇してくださった、アクティブ・コネクターの松本麻美さんをインタビュー!彼女の言葉から、新たな一歩を踏み出す勇気がもらえます.

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4 Things to Consider Before Starting Your Online Business in Japan

Whether you are looking to embrace entrepreneurship and start a serious online business or just trying to make some extra side income. Here are some handy tips to get you started!

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