Akutagawa will Sponsor a family

Akutagawa International's search to sponsor a family

Akutagawa International is interested in more then just business. Yes we support businesses around the world but we also have personal lives and like the same things that the average person likes. This conversation came up recently from the CEO of Akutagawa International and it got me thinking. "Wow, this is a pretty cool idea. She is actually kind of awesome for thinking about it."

The idea is very simple, she simply said "Let's sponsor a family." A few of us were a little confused because we thought she meant sponsoring a child. When our Chief of Technology said, "Don't you mean sponsor a child?" She simply looked at him and said, "No a family."

Child sponsorship is very common but after a little research I came across how many children need help. If you have 3 children that are abandon, and someone sponsors one, what about the other 2? Some families choose to keep their children and try but it is very difficult. I believe families should stay together and our CEO has a good idea. There are companies that offer the option of sponsoring a child or family. If Akutagawa International sponsors a family we will help them stay together.

So our CEO's idea isn't complicated. All of the Akutagawa International and Akutagawa Electronic's team members will contribute about $5 a month. This will allow us to sponsor a family in South Korea, USA, Japan, and China.

Getting involved with the different communities around the world is great for Akutagawa International. I was a little curious about why she chose those particular countries. These are the countries that Akutagawa International and Akutagawa Electronic's does business with as of now. She wants to sponsor families in the communities we do business with. Our staff backgrounds are from the USA, Japan, South Korea, China, South America, Middle East, and Europe. We are familiar with these communities because we are a family. We travel around the world for individual family gatherings and our team members do join us. We are a business but we are also a family and family is important. We also understand that not all families like each other. This is normal, however, no family should be separated because they can not financially support each other.

Akutagawa International will also travel to meet and interact with the families we sponsor. They will become part of our extended family and will treated as such. What can I say, Akutagawa International loves a big family.

Akutagawa International will be researching families in the regions mentioned above. If you or your organization know of any groups or families in need of sponsorship please feel free to comment on this blog, or visit our business website at http://akutagawainternational.com and leave a message

Remember to sign up for our E-Newsletter for the latest Akutagawa International business servies news and deals http://eepurl.com/rEktT

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013

Have a Happy and Safe New Year.



Do your BEST! INVEST!



There is a big difference between investing and saving. you save for short term goals and invest in long term ones. Once you have made the decision to invest there are a few things you need to decide on. The 2 most important things are

1. How much money will you invest
2. What will you invest in

The 3 major types of investments are bonds, stocks, and cash equivalents. You can invest in one or all, directly or indirectly by purchasing mutual funds. The key is finding which investment is right for you or your company.

Follow Akutagawa International on Twitter @AkutagawaUSA for investment news

Just like in business an investment strategy is needed. Investing is a gamble so a person or company need to know how much they can afford to lose without damaging themselves or their business. Investment strategy is simple! It's about investing your money in diverse investments so that you can reach your financial goals within a predetermined period of time.

Although companies make investments some look for people to invest in them. There are many free and low cost resources for the novice investor. They are a great way to learn and also help you decide if investing is right for you.

If you or your company have questions about investing contact a consultant at akutagawainternational.com , we can assist you in finding what it is you need.  Always remember that your financial advisor is the best source of investment information.

Who's Business? Your Business!

The person who minds nobody’s business but his own is probably a millionaire!

How often do we mind business that is not our own? If you think about it we as people spend a lot of time with issues or concerns that have nothing to do with us. What is popular, who is popular, Who did what and where! If we spend more time focusing on our own business there would be a lot of rewards.

As business professionals we have to know what our competition is doing. This helps us with our analytical knowledge of our industry. But it doesn't matter if your competition did something illegal or has a new brand. The question is, if they are making money how are they doing it? Does their product or service offer something that the people need and want? The product or service may not be a necessity, so then why are they still succeeding. Maybe they have a catchy commercial or jingle. Something is prompting customers to buy or at least look into it. But what?

Visit akutagawainternational.com to find out what strategies can help your business grow.

The phrase at the beginning of this blog tells a very important story. "The person who minds nobody's business but his own is probably a millionaire." Why? Because that person is too busy coming up with plans to be successful. They spend time trying out new methods and tweaking old ones. They are flat out to busy to care about what the next professional is doing.

The CEO of another company was smuggling money from illegal accounts!

The true business professionals thought is what can I change in my marketing strategy that will save me money and bring me more clients this year. When we focus more on what we are trying to do instead of what everyone else is doing, we will begin to see the rewards.



Does your business use the right Apps?

Is your company using the best Apps?

There are so many apps to choose from in 2012. There will be more to choose from in the future. The major point is not which apps are better but which applications will assist you with your business. 

There are plenty to choose from; however depending on the type of company you own or work for will play a big part.  You can use just about any app but you want what will target your audience. An example would be a photographer that has an Instagram app on his/her smartphone or tablet device. This will allow for pictures which is important to someone in the photography field.

If your company deals with investments and stocks then you would definitely want an app that allows you to follow the changes in the stock market. 

Social Media Marketing is very popular so having the apps easy to access is a good move. You can bounce between the ones most in use such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and linkedIn.

Follow your favorite blogs and post relevant information while on the go. Downloading your blog apps is a great idea to write when you have time. Maybe you just came across something during travel that will benefit your clients or followers. Just start typing and post. The more we share with others, the more they will look for us when they need information or advice.

There are many apps that are low cost but many great ones are absolutely free. Check out the 15 Best Free Business Tools (Apps) 

http://www.pcworld.com/article/252603/the_15_best_free_business_tools_apps_and_services_of_2012.html 

Don't forget to visit 

akutagawainternational.com

Akutagawa always keeps our clients informed

What businesses should be doing for 2013

There are still many changes that need to be made during 2013 for businesses around the world. Finding out what is going on, how it effects the company, and having secondary plans are important. One of the best solutions Akutagawa International suggests is Emergency Budget Plans. Also start researching what companies can help. You need to make money with your service or product but you also need to save money where you can.

An Emergency Budget will allow small businesses and larger corporations to make quick decisions if the need arises. You may need to make cuts in different areas and knowing what your company can do without is important.

Akutagawa International is also aware that certain services may be cut from the budgets as well. What a company use to spend $1000 per month on may only be able to spend $500. What happens when your service provider can not provide the services for that amount. Most business service firms charge around the same amount. They may off discounts but not by much.

Visit http://akutagawainternational.com for information on our discount rates.

We have developed Akutagawa International for that purpose. We didn't decide to drop our prices because of the many challenges businesses will face around the world. We already wanted to offer quality services at low prices from the start.

Most firms charge per hour for these services. Akutagawa International has developed weekly and monthly packages. This will prove to fit into a companies budget easier. It also allows a company to make a decision on when they need services the most. They may want a basic social media package one week per a month. This is fine! You decide how you want the services. this can include 7 consecutive days, or days spread out. The hours involved can also be cut. This means if your package offers 5 hours of social media marketing per day you can also request 2.5 hours for one and roll the additional 2.5 to another.

No company should go without the business services they need because they can't afford them. Why can't they afford them? Because many companies charge an arm and a leg for the services. These services by the hour run around $15. 5 hours per day is $75. The week will run about $375 and the month $1500. But firms will offer a discount. They do this because they want to keep your business. But how many firms are will to chop that price in half? Or slice it even more? Not many!

Akutagawa International will work with you. Tell us what you need done and we will find a solution. There is no such thing as Impossible! Remember "Im Possible" is already in the word. Let Akutagawa International make 2013 a little easier.

Visit our website for special deals for New Clients in the USA and Overseas

Akutagawa International

 

Doing Business Around The World

 

Visit http://akutagawainternational.com for special offers on business services