Saitama Prefecture: "Business Supporters" Begin Activities!
Saitama Prefecture has deployed "Business Supporters," qualified SME management consultants, at 8 locations within the prefecture, commencing consultation and support activities for SMEs from March 31, 2026. This initiative aims to help local businesses secure appropriate profits and lead to wage increases amidst a challenging economic environment, thereby fostering sustainable development of the prefectural economy.
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Saitama Prefecture announces that "Business Supporters," who are certified SME management consultants, have been deployed at 8 locations within the prefecture and commenced consultation and support activities from March 31, Reiwa 8 (2026).
"Business Supporters" target all small and medium-sized businesses within the prefecture, providing free, hands-on support in collaboration with local chambers of commerce and industry associations. They match various support measures according to management challenges to help businesses secure appropriate profits.
Prefectural businesses are currently facing a challenging environment, with concerns such as rising prices including energy costs, supply chain disruptions due to the situation in Iran, as well as the need to address the weak yen and labor shortages. By intensively providing tailored support to businesses, the prefecture aims to ensure appropriate profits, which will lead to wage increases, and ultimately achieve sustainable development of the prefectural economy.
### 1. Overview of Business Supporters
(1) Eligible Recipients of Support
All small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses within the prefecture (including non-members of chambers of commerce and industry associations).
(2) Activities of Business Supporters
1. We will guide businesses to various support measures provided by the prefecture and other organizations.
2. We will propose and match appropriate support measures according to the needs of businesses.
3. We will provide free, hands-on support to ensure appropriate profits and create an environment for wage increases.
*Business Supporters may contact businesses by phone or other means to provide information about support.
(3) Examples of Anticipated Challenges for Support
- Want to increase wages but cannot secure profits
- Want to improve productivity through DX and labor-saving measures
- Want to develop new businesses
- Want to resolve labor shortages
- Want to consult on cash flow
- Want to promote price pass-through
(4) Cost
Free
(5) Support Period
March 31, Reiwa 8 (2026) to late March, Reiwa 9 (2027)
*Even after the support period ends, management advisors from chambers of commerce and industry associations will continue to provide support.
### 2. Contact Point for Business Supporters
Please contact the office in the municipality where your business is located.
### 3. Inquiries Regarding the Business Supporter System
Department of Industrial Labor, Industrial Labor Policy Division, Commerce and Industry Organization Section
Phone: 048-830-3721
E-mail: a3710-02@pref.saitama.lg.jp
*"Do you want to utilize Business Supporters!" homepage
https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/a0801/keiei-supporter.html
"Business Supporters" target all small and medium-sized businesses within the prefecture, providing free, hands-on support in collaboration with local chambers of commerce and industry associations. They match various support measures according to management challenges to help businesses secure appropriate profits.
Prefectural businesses are currently facing a challenging environment, with concerns such as rising prices including energy costs, supply chain disruptions due to the situation in Iran, as well as the need to address the weak yen and labor shortages. By intensively providing tailored support to businesses, the prefecture aims to ensure appropriate profits, which will lead to wage increases, and ultimately achieve sustainable development of the prefectural economy.
### 1. Overview of Business Supporters
(1) Eligible Recipients of Support
All small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses within the prefecture (including non-members of chambers of commerce and industry associations).
(2) Activities of Business Supporters
1. We will guide businesses to various support measures provided by the prefecture and other organizations.
2. We will propose and match appropriate support measures according to the needs of businesses.
3. We will provide free, hands-on support to ensure appropriate profits and create an environment for wage increases.
*Business Supporters may contact businesses by phone or other means to provide information about support.
(3) Examples of Anticipated Challenges for Support
- Want to increase wages but cannot secure profits
- Want to improve productivity through DX and labor-saving measures
- Want to develop new businesses
- Want to resolve labor shortages
- Want to consult on cash flow
- Want to promote price pass-through
(4) Cost
Free
(5) Support Period
March 31, Reiwa 8 (2026) to late March, Reiwa 9 (2027)
*Even after the support period ends, management advisors from chambers of commerce and industry associations will continue to provide support.
### 2. Contact Point for Business Supporters
Please contact the office in the municipality where your business is located.
### 3. Inquiries Regarding the Business Supporter System
Department of Industrial Labor, Industrial Labor Policy Division, Commerce and Industry Organization Section
Phone: 048-830-3721
E-mail: a3710-02@pref.saitama.lg.jp
*"Do you want to utilize Business Supporters!" homepage
https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/a0801/keiei-supporter.html