Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 246 Three D Jobs

Aug

16

Three D Jobs

You may have heard of Three D jobs work, which stands for “difficult", "dirty", and "dangerous". Therefore, they are unpopular, even though they are also necessary. These jobs have a higher unit cost because fewer people apply for them.

This is true not only for employment but for business. With less competition, companies can raise the selling price. On the other hand, more companies offer jobs everyone wants, so for those jobs, there’s a lot of competition, so it’s likely price competition will occur.

When starting a new business, it’s important to consider what kind of work is " difficult", "dirty", and "dangerous" with little competition. Many businesses in the world are indispensable but there aren’t many companies that can provide the same services. So, it might be a good idea to consider them.

As a side note, here’s a boy scout saying:

saying from the Boy Scouts of America, "I am willing to do what others don't want me to do”. When I asked my friend what that meant, he replied, "to harass people" and he wasn’t allowed to join the troop. Everyone laughed at him, but when someone asked me the same question, I gave them the same answer. I’m lucky they didn’t ask this question in my entrance exam.

Kenichi Uchikura
President / CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.
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ABOUT PSPINC

PSPINC (Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.) is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Founded in 1987, PSPINC provides web hosting, email hosting, and other internet-related services to businesses and individuals worldwide.

In addition to its hosting services, PSPINC also offers website design and development, domain registration, and online marketing services. The company has data centers located in the United States and Japan, and it offers multilingual support to its customers.

PSPINC has a strong focus on customer service, and it has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of service over the years. The company is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technology and industry trends in order to provide the best possible solutions for its customers.

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Debit Card for Japan Trip ... Update

Aug

16

I was able to use Fidelity Debit Card to withdraw money at ATM in Japan.
I withdraw 50,000yen ... It costs me $346.13 ... the rate was 144.45yen = $1.00

There seems no transaction fee not ATM fee charged.
There was a option to get charged in US $ at ATM but I selected to charge my account in Japanese yen. It was muchu better rate that way.

Also, I wanted to withdraw 100,000yen but it was over the limit.

Kenichi Uchikura
President / CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.
ken.uchikura＠pspinc.com
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ABOUT PSPINC

PSPINC (Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.) is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Founded in 1987, PSPINC provides web hosting, email hosting, and other internet-related services to businesses and individuals worldwide.

In addition to its hosting services, PSPINC also offers website design and development, domain registration, and online marketing services. The company has data centers located in the United States and Japan, and it offers multilingual support to its customers.

PSPINC has a strong focus on customer service, and it has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of service over the years. The company is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technology and industry trends in order to provide the best possible solutions for its customers.

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Garbage and Recycle Pickup in Japan

Aug

15

Unlike United Sates, the garbedge is picked up at the curve side. Multiple family share the same curve side. Also as you cam see, gargedge and recycles are separated but thrown out together. I guess they are pickled up together but separated at the processing center.

Kenichi Uchikura
President / CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.
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ABOUT PSPINC

PSPINC (Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.) is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Founded in 1987, PSPINC provides web hosting, email hosting, and other internet-related services to businesses and individuals worldwide.

In addition to its hosting services, PSPINC also offers website design and development, domain registration, and online marketing services. The company has data centers located in the United States and Japan, and it offers multilingual support to its customers.

PSPINC has a strong focus on customer service, and it has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of service over the years. The company is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technology and industry trends in order to provide the best possible solutions for its customers.

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Typhoon No. 7 is Right Over Me!

Aug

14

I arrived at my home isn Ashiya (next to Kobe). The typhon No. 7 is right over my locatyion right now. The river is flowing a lot of water now. It has been long time since I have experienced tyhoon in Japan.

Kenichi Uchikura
President / CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.
ken.uchikura＠pspinc.com
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ABOUT PSPINC

PSPINC (Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.) is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Founded in 1987, PSPINC provides web hosting, email hosting, and other internet-related services to businesses and individuals worldwide.

In addition to its hosting services, PSPINC also offers website design and development, domain registration, and online marketing services. The company has data centers located in the United States and Japan, and it offers multilingual support to its customers.

PSPINC has a strong focus on customer service, and it has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of service over the years. The company is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technology and industry trends in order to provide the best possible solutions for its customers.

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Team FUK

Aug

13

Hahaha
The airport code for Fukuoka Airport is FUK.

Kenichi Uchikura
President / CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.
ken.uchikura＠pspinc.com
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ABOUT PSPINC

PSPINC (Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.) is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Founded in 1987, PSPINC provides web hosting, email hosting, and other internet-related services to businesses and individuals worldwide.

In addition to its hosting services, PSPINC also offers website design and development, domain registration, and online marketing services. The company has data centers located in the United States and Japan, and it offers multilingual support to its customers.

PSPINC has a strong focus on customer service, and it has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of service over the years. The company is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technology and industry trends in order to provide the best possible solutions for its customers.

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Arrived in Osaka

Aug

13

Arrived in Osaka ... the second largest city in Japan next to Tokyo.
I arried just in time for a typhoon to hit this area.
I will be spending time with my family in Japan until this Saturday.

Kenichi Uchikura
President / CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.
ken.uchikura＠pspinc.com
Twitter | Facebook | Linked In

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ABOUT PSPINC

PSPINC (Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.) is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Founded in 1987, PSPINC provides web hosting, email hosting, and other internet-related services to businesses and individuals worldwide.

In addition to its hosting services, PSPINC also offers website design and development, domain registration, and online marketing services. The company has data centers located in the United States and Japan, and it offers multilingual support to its customers.

PSPINC has a strong focus on customer service, and it has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of service over the years. The company is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technology and industry trends in order to provide the best possible solutions for its customers.

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Debit Card for Japan Trip

Aug

9

I have decided to use the Fidelity Debit Card to withdraw Yen in Japan. I used to use UNION Bank, but it is no longer available. US BANK, which took over UNION Bank, offers services that are beneficial for my travel.

I researched over the last few days and selected the Fidelity Debit Card, which will reimburse me for ATM fees in Japan. I should be able to use any ATM machine in Japan as long as there is a VISA, PLUS, INTERLINK, or STAR sign. I will let you know how it goes.

Kenichi Uchikura
President / CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.
ken.uchikura＠pspinc.com
Twitter | Facebook | Linked In

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ABOUT PSPINC

PSPINC (Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.) is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Founded in 1987, PSPINC provides web hosting, email hosting, and other internet-related services to businesses and individuals worldwide.

In addition to its hosting services, PSPINC also offers website design and development, domain registration, and online marketing services. The company has data centers located in the United States and Japan, and it offers multilingual support to its customers.

PSPINC has a strong focus on customer service, and it has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of service over the years. The company is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technology and industry trends in order to provide the best possible solutions for its customers.

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Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 245 Business Costs

Aug

9

Business Costs

In a typical business, they say that one-third of your business goes to the cost of goods and services. One-third goes to sales and marketing expenses. And the last third should consist of profit.

Lower the cost of goods

To lower the cost of production, use cheaper parts and produce products in regions with lower manufacturing costs. Mechanize and streamline production to reduce labor costs and the time and tasks required for production. These are just a few examples. This is why many manufacturing companies have moved to Southeast Asia, where labor costs are lower.

However, in recent years, they’ve found that moving manufacturing to cheaper regions doesn’t actually lead to lower costs in the long run. Specifically because labor costs are rising due to how concentrated manufacturing is in those regions.

Higher selling prices for goods

The higher the selling price of a product, the higher the profit from product sales. However, it goes without saying that the higher the price per product, the less it’ll sell. To prevent this, the product needs brand power. But you can’t create a brand by doing nothing. In order to build brand power, it’ll involve some marketing work. Needless to say, marketing is part of the cost of goods.

Many company owners, especially entrepreneurs, focus on creating a good product but don’t focus on sales and marketing. They believe that a product will sell if you make it the best it can be. In reality, however, no matter how good the product is, it won’t sell if no one knows about it. To succeed, managers need to use a balanced approach to product development, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.

Kenichi Uchikura
President / CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.
ken.uchikura＠pspinc.com
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ABOUT PSPINC

PSPINC (Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.) is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Founded in 1987, PSPINC provides web hosting, email hosting, and other internet-related services to businesses and individuals worldwide.

In addition to its hosting services, PSPINC also offers website design and development, domain registration, and online marketing services. The company has data centers located in the United States and Japan, and it offers multilingual support to its customers.

PSPINC has a strong focus on customer service, and it has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of service over the years. The company is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technology and industry trends in order to provide the best possible solutions for its customers.

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Japan Trip

Aug

8

I'll be traveling to Japan starting this Friday.
This is only a few time I have ever gone back to Japan in the middle of summer.
I will be warm. Also, I might be arriving in the middle of typhoon.
I hope I get there safely.

Kenichi Uchikura
President / CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.
ken.uchikura＠pspinc.com
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ABOUT PSPINC

PSPINC (Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.) is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Founded in 1987, PSPINC provides web hosting, email hosting, and other internet-related services to businesses and individuals worldwide.

In addition to its hosting services, PSPINC also offers website design and development, domain registration, and online marketing services. The company has data centers located in the United States and Japan, and it offers multilingual support to its customers.

PSPINC has a strong focus on customer service, and it has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of service over the years. The company is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technology and industry trends in order to provide the best possible solutions for its customers.

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Good Bye UNION BANK and Good Bye US BANK

Aug

7

Bye Bye

I used to have private banking with UNION BANK which was a great benefit to use when I travel to Japan. However, UNION BANK is now US BANK and many of the services that I enjoyed with UNION BANK is no longer offered at US BANK. For instance, I can withdraw money using ATMs in Japan but there is now both ATM fee and forign trasaction fee. And the amont of withdraw I can make US BANK is limited. Jaoan is staill a cash society and unable to withdraw my won money in Yen is very disterbing.

So, this morning I went US BANK Branch and asked them what they can do. Unfortunateky, they can offer nothing except they say we are US BANK and you are no longer with UNION BANK.

I decided to close my personal banking relationship with US BANK today. They may be good bank for people who does only do bnking in the US, but fpr people like me whio travel to Japan a lot. This bank offers not much benefit to me.

I has to say Good Bye to UNION BANK ... now I said Good Bye to US BANK.

Kenichi Uchikura
President / CEO
Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.
ken.uchikura＠pspinc.com
Twitter | Facebook | Linked In

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ABOUT PSPINC

PSPINC (Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.) is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Founded in 1987, PSPINC provides web hosting, email hosting, and other internet-related services to businesses and individuals worldwide.

In addition to its hosting services, PSPINC also offers website design and development, domain registration, and online marketing services. The company has data centers located in the United States and Japan, and it offers multilingual support to its customers.

PSPINC has a strong focus on customer service, and it has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of service over the years. The company is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest technology and industry trends in order to provide the best possible solutions for its customers.

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