Business Research This is including market research and feasibility studies. Detailed research is indispensable in accomplishing an expansion that satisfies both parties in a corporate merger. Altesse Co., Ltd. will not only conduct local market research, but also perform detailed surveys that clarify the purpose of the expansion, as well as conduct research on the investment ratio, location conditions and working conditions. Altesse Co., Ltd. will conduct the necessary market research for the sales promotion of products and the development of new products. We will provide support for market research and feasibility studies on sales possibilities. Altesse Co., Ltd. will provide sales support that is the key to sound business development in everything from sales promotions to the creation of product value that will be recognized by the customer, to the cultivation of a potential customer market. Nikkei Business Publication Nikkei Business Publication (NBP) is the largest publisher of magazines in Japan. They are particularly well known for their business-related periodicals. Amongst its business publications, NBP’s most popular and widely circulated magazine is “Venture Business”. In addition to other service provided to NBP, Altesse Co., Ltd. contributes a monthly column in Venture Business based on the introduction and explanation of US businesses. Another function performed by Altesse Co., Ltd. for NBP is the Co-coordination of their always-well-attended business seminars. Sara Lee Sara Lee is the one of the largest and most famous lingerie companies in the US. Altesse Co., Ltd. supported to expand their business, especially “Wonderbra” one of their products, in the Japanese market by marketing research, contracting of sales, advising of export products and organizing/setting up promotion show and press conferences in Japan. Business Tours and Business Meetings Altesse Co., Ltd. will set up business meetings and tours / interpretation information as customized. Institute of Intellectual Property Altesse Co., Ltd. arranges and conducts conferences for researching and investigating of current situation about the Institute of Intellectual Property Rights in the US. The Ministry of Construction Altesse Co., Ltd. arranges for meetings with the Ministry of Construction in New York State and advises how to control the bids, which are new technologies developed by the Ministry of Construction in Japan. The Ministry of International Trade and Industry Altesse Co., Ltd. arranges for meetings with some famous companies related to e-commerce business in the US for researching to current situation in the US. Business Support Altesse Co., Ltd. will advise to clients for appropriate applications for permission necessary for establishing a company and starting business as well as acquisition guidance / negotiation of contracts for business dealings / consulting support for acquisition of intellectual property rights and license negotiations / presentations of proposals by proxy. Altesse Co., Ltd. will provide overall support for investments in Japan or the U.S. Timely information is what is essential for your business. We offer the most current information for everything from financial analysis to research on regional economies and market movements. We feature consulting services for investing. Altesse Co., Ltd. also provides support related to intellectual property rights. We provide support not only for the acquisition of patent rights and intellectual property rights for intellectual property that could potentially bring a profit, such as literature, music, art, designs and inventions, but also for license negotiations and disposal. Spanish Government Altesse Co., Ltd. is the official consultant of the Spanish Government for the development of sales of products of the Baleares Islands. Proceeds for this program are funded by the Spanish Government, the European Union and the Bareares State Government. The main focus of the program is to promote the import of the Baleares-made products, the recognition of Baleares brand names, the image of Baleares/Spain amongst the Japanese people, and the interaction between the Japanese and Spanish people/businesses. The duration of the contract between Altesse Co., Ltd. and the Spanish Government is 4 years; the program is currently in its 3rd year. The objectives of the program are as follows: 1st Year Research the Japanese market for those business opportunities best suited for the Spanish manufacturers/suppliers. 2nd Year Begin promotion of Baleares products and interaction between Japanese and Spanish firms. 3rd Year Oversee the smooth progression of business between Spanish suppliers and Japanese customers. 4th Year Continuance of work from years 2 and 3. Japan Management Consultants Association This association exists to introduce new business opportunities to its members, as well as to educate them in the latest and most innovative business-development tactics and strategies. The association boasts a membership of 120,000 individuals, all presidents of chairpersons of small and medium-sized ($5-$150 million) companies (this is a prerequisite for membership). Altesse’s responsibilities to the association include, but are not limited to, lecturing at association meetings on the subject of international business opportunities/strategies. Altesse Co., Ltd. arranges and conducts conferences for the association. Twice annually, Altesse Co., Ltd. researches and arranges for tours in the US to introduce association members to new and promising US venture-capital businesses. These tours feature presentations and lectures by many prominent and successful US entrepreneurs. Altesse Co., Ltd. also assists in supporting any negotiation entailed in the set-up of those resulting new businesses. Bayer Bayer is the biggest pharmaceutical company in Germany and Altesse Co., Ltd. joined their project for their new developing products. Altesse Co., Ltd. produced the own products using bayer’s new technological fabrics which has massages fabrics. This brand name is “Keiko Ono for Stay Young”. Benihana Corporation Altesse Co., Ltd. provides the effective advises about how to business management, to investment and to expand branches to all over the world. Litigation and Investigation Representation Altesse Co., Ltd. provides support for activities related to litigation in the U.S., such as the selection of, instruction to and negotiations with a representative (including, real estate agencies, management agencies or Certified Public Accountant etc) or lawyer in legal proceedings. Altesse Co., Ltd. will monitor fraud within your corporation, as well as perform surveys and loss assessments.