Small Business Advice for the New Normal w/ Mariko Lochridge

On this episode of Small Business Japan we get some great advice for entrepreneurs and startups about planning for the new future from Mariko Lochridge who works with many small business clients in Little Tokyo and Los Angeles, California. Mariko Lochridge recently moved to Los Angeles from Tokyo, Japan. She was previously a news journalist, covering stories for Reuters and working for the Japanese national network Nippon Television as a breaking news producer. In addition, Mariko was an online video and special events consultant for adidas, Volvo, Rakuten and Le Cordon Bleu. Mariko works with small business clients across LA County. Her areas of specialization are video production coordination, business plan creation, community outreach, social media marketing, time management and public relations.

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This is your spot for learning about starting or growing your Japan related business or side hustle. Interviews and conversations with Japan related entrepreneurs and small business owners, both in Japan and globally, provide education and entertainment in each episode. On the podcast I have solo episodes and also talk with successful entrepreneurs connected to Japan (what I call "Japanpreneurs") that motivate and inspire you to take the next step in creating your own version of success. Sometimes I have a section called "Japanpreneur Quick Tips" where I explore recent business trends that affect entrepreneurs, highlight businesses or people who provide inspiration and creativity, as well as offer recommendations, reviews, and small business tips.