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<p><font size="5"><b><u>Your Agent in Japan</u></b></font></p>
<p><font size="4">There are many companies around the globe with huge client
bases in Japan. Some of them built these bases using agents and others
built them completely on their own. A good time to seek an agent in Japan
is when everything seems to be going fine. When your business in Japan
is new is another good time. </font></p>
<p><font size="4">Often companies with huge Japanese client bases do without
representation in the country because they have little or no immediate
competition. Success can be misleading and such firms may be caught unprepared
when the situation alters. New regulations, emergence of new technologies
and new business trends often trigger changes which can affect your business
in Japan. In most cases, the key to maintaining lasting relationships
relies most on good communication. Your agent in Japan is right there
in your client's home ground to maintain and reinforce the growth of your
business. </font></p>
<p><font size="4">Business streamlining and the emergence of new businesses
may bring new faces to your doorstep. A new operation in Asia could become
a key client in a few years. This is when good communication plays the
major role. This is when your agent in Japan can make the difference.
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<p><font size="4">For many years costs to start-up in Japan were overwhelmingly
high. The situation has sharply changed in recent years. Now is an appropriate
time for you to enter into the Japanese market and the country is a good
location for you to establish a home base and a center for your operation
in Asia. </font></p>
<p><font size="4">For your next important event in Japan or overseas with
guests from this country or neighboring countries, you can show that you
really care by announcing that you have decided to have an agent in Japan.
Whether you are looking for a representative in Tokyo, buying from Japan
or planning to start-up in Japan, Rocky Bee can provide you with unique
assistance</font>. </p>
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<p><font size="3">12 Dec. 1999, Layout, Graphics and Text by Peter Graham,
editing/rewriting of text by Paul Graham - R3 March 26, 2000</font></p>
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