Tired of Reimbursements and Receipts? "Business Plan" Launched. Self-Cafe, Visited by 90,000 Monthly, Solves Work and Welfare Needs for Freelancers to Corporations.

Self Cafe, operated by Wood Design Park Co., Ltd., has launched its "Business Plan," allowing corporations and freelancers to use its Wi-Fi and power-equipped cafes on a deferred payment basis.

About Self Cafe

Self Cafe is a network of unmanned cafes with Wi-Fi and power outlets, available in over 60 locations nationwide.

No membership registration is required; customers can use the facilities for unlimited time after purchasing a drink. It caters to a wide range of scenes such as work, study, meetings, and conversations, and is used by approximately 90,000 people monthly.

About the Business Plan

This plan is a corporate service designed for various business use cases, including employee workspace utilization, off-site meetings, business negotiations with clients, and as a welfare benefit. Usage fees for the current month are aggregated by Self Cafe, and an invoice and usage statement are issued the following month. This eliminates ad-hoc payments and reimbursement processes, leading to improved accounting efficiency.

Background: Reducing the Burden of Securing Meeting Spaces and Reimbursements

In recent years, with the diversification of work styles, the demand for working and meeting outside the office has been increasing. Self Cafe has also seen a rise in corporate customers using their facilities for work and business negotiations, leading to needs that go beyond individual services.

Specifically, requests such as "I need a receipt for expense reporting" and "I want to pay for my clients who came for a meeting" have been received from users. With individual ad-hoc payments, each employee had to handle reimbursements, and the management of receipts and expense applications became a burden for both staff and accounting departments. Furthermore, there were cases where individuals fronted the costs for clients attending meetings or negotiations, hindering smooth hospitality and meetings.

In response to these concerns, Self Cafe developed the "Business Plan," which issues a dedicated post-payment account for corporations, allowing for consolidated management and settlement of employee usage and client reception. Monthly lump-sum billing and the issuance of usage statements streamline accounting processes and enable appropriate cost management for corporations.

Key Features of the Business Plan

Use Self Cafe with Deferred Payment

Usage fees for the current month are aggregated, and an invoice and usage statement are issued the following month. Lump-sum payment is possible at the end of the following month, eliminating the need for ad-hoc payments or employee reimbursements.

Simple Usage with Dedicated QR Code

Each adopting company will be issued a dedicated QR code for the Business Plan. Simply scan the QR code at the store to charge it to the business account, with no complex procedures or individual payment settings required. It also supports issuing multiple QR codes for different departments or individuals.

Settle Usage for Not Only Employees but Also Meeting Attendees

Usage by business partners for negotiations and meetings can also be settled together.

It can be utilized as a flexible business space for short meetings that don't require booking a conference room, on-the-go meetings during travel, or working remotely, allowing you to use it as needed, when needed.

Utilize as Welfare and Human Resource Investment

It can also be introduced as part of employee welfare programs to support a comfortable working environment and employee growth, such as for self-study, acquiring qualifications, attending online training, or refreshing during work breaks.

Future Outlook

Self Cafe will continue to focus on creating a casual and user-friendly space for individual customers. The Business Plan was born from user feedback, and we aim to create an environment where Self Cafe can be utilized more conveniently by both individuals and corporations.

Company Profile

Operating Company: Wood Design Park Co., Ltd.

Representative Director: Daiki Suzuki

Location: Bellin Building B, 3rd Floor, 1-102 Koubutsume, Midori-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 458-0023

Official Website: https://selfcafe.jp