Maki Higashijima + associates, originally founded in 2006 in Los Angeles, specializes in business development and marketing consulting, research and coordination, as well as other business services flexible for U.S. and Japanese companies seeking opportunities in both countries.
Now located in Seattle, fastest-growing big city in the country, we offer flexible range of solutions such as new business cultivation, strategy, sales marketing, research, project planning and management, analysis, new account acquisition, account management, negotiation and implementation, etc., all are necessary to get the business on track and achieve objectives. We also dedicate in coordination + arrangement roles, as well as administrative tasks which is mandatory for your daily operations.
Our services are creative and customized to fit the individual needs of each client. We engage our clients with a fresh perspective and avoid the conventional "one size fits all" solution.
Maki came to the U.S. from Japan in 1999 to study International Business at UCLA. After she completing her studies, she worked for a Los Angeles-based law offices with a strong practice in corporate, international, and immigration law.
Fluent in both Japanese and English, she developed practical business skills helping the firm's clients start new businesses or establish new branches in the U.S. After leaving the law offices, she worked for Japanese Sogo Shosha (general trading company), world leading automobile manufacturer R&D, venture company etc, further developed her business skills in corporate planning including management, sales and marketing, planning, project management, and public relations among others - skills that made her a sought after business consultant. The successful result of her efforts can be seen in the many clients she helped to incorporate and launch their businesses.
With her energy, knowledge, and practical experience supporting client business large and small, she earned the trust of her clients and created important cross-industry connections. Including in her client base are well known and respected Japanese companies she assisted in the U.S., and U.S. companies she helped to develop business in Japan. Maki believes successfully building business bridges between the two countries is the key to her clients' success and defines her mission.
Besides her consulting job, she also enjoys writing business column targeted to business people in Japan, and occasional appearance on Japanese TV program. On the weekend, she loves to take her 2 years old boy and girl twins and rescued greyhound (former racing dog) to the beautiful neighborfood of Seattle DT and enjoys long healthy walk in beautiful Emerald City.
our client
Out of consideration for my clients, past and present, I maintain strict confidentiality. However, I am pleased to provide more information about the businesses and industries I consult for and furnish references upon request.
industry
(alphabetical) contents engineering food | restaurant franchising international trade legal licensing manufacturing(*apparel, automotive, aviation, construction&industrial, electric appliance, food&beverage, part&component, power&energy) media | entertainment medical pet power | energy print | publishing wedding ...etc.
convention
(alphabetical) ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security) International Con Expo (Construction Expo) Governor’s Climate Summit International CES (Consumer Electric Show) IFE (International Franchise Expo) ISC (International Security Conference) ITEX (IT Expo) National Expo and Conference IIABA (Independent Insurance Agent and Brokers Association) National Convention L.A. Food Show Las Vegas Gift Show Las Vegas Licensing Expo MD&M (Medical Device Manufacturing Trade Show) National Industrial Fastener Shows Power-Gen International PMA (Photo Marketing Association) Show Windpower Conference & Exhibition ...etc.