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Hisato Hamada

Founder of VIVA Japan, exporter of Wagyu (Japanese beef)

Mr. Hamada is not your “typical Japanese”. After working for only one year in a large corporation in Japan, he decided start his own business, only at the age of 22. He didn’t do it for the sake of money or status, but to make a change. At that time he realized how the Japanese society views people differently depending on company...

Capital is the lifeblood of any business venture, and for startups, securing enough capital to become operational and profitable is a daunting challenge. Here is a look at the pros and cons of five startup finance strategies.

1. Friends and family: Asking friends or family to invest in a new business is a very informal financing strategy. This is among the simplest ways to finance a startup business. The pros –...