Self-Introduction | Nice to meet you!

Good morning!
My name is Hiroaki Ohashi, and I am a certified public tax accountant.

I have recently been followed by many people,
and I am very happy about it. Thank you!

So, I would like to take this opportunity to briefly introduce myself,
including my background and areas of expertise.

Background

After graduating from university, I worked at a regional bank, an accounting firm, and a tax accountant corporation,
before becoming independent about four and a half years ago,
when I opened my own tax accountant office.

Currently, I have my tax accountant office in Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo,
and I am also active as a certified support agency for management innovation.

Office Location

My office is located near Tokyo Station,
making it very convenient to access.

• Right next to Kyobashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

• A 5-minute walk from the Yaesu South Exit of JR Tokyo Station

For detailed information and inquiries,
please visit my official website.
https://ohashitax.com

Achievements

Throughout my career to date,
I have supported nearly 1,000 founders.

By working with companies of various industries and sizes,
I have accumulated a wide range of knowledge and experience
regarding starting and launching businesses.

This experience
forms the foundation of my expertise.

Public Activities

As a tax and management expert,
I am currently also engaged in the following work:

• Tax Consultant at Chiba Prefecture Yorozu Support Center

• Dispatched Expert for the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center

• Regional Startup Advisor for Tokyo Startup 2.0

• Expert Advisor, Tokyo Credit Guarantee Corporation

• Tax Consultant, Koto City Office

• Executive Committee Member, Joto Branch of the Tokyo Association of Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultants

Through these activities, I am involved in
supporting many entrepreneurs and
small and medium-sized business owners.

Books

I am also dedicated to spreading knowledge
about entrepreneurship and side businesses,
and have published the following books:

1. "The Complete Guide to Taxes for Employee Side Businesses" (Jiyu Kokumin Sha)

2. "Entrepreneurship and Side Business Financing Handbook" (Zeimu Keiri Kyokai)

Media Coverage

As an expert in supporting entrepreneurship and side businesses,
I have been featured in the following media:

• "Nikkei WOMAN, September 2023 Issue"
  (Nikkei BP)

• "Weekly SPA!, March 15, 2022 Issue"
  (Fusosha)

Education and Qualifications

After graduating from the School of Education at Waseda University,
I have gained practical experience while
obtaining numerous qualifications.

My main qualifications
are as follows:

Certified Public Tax Accountant, Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant,
Level 1 Financial Planner, CFP® Certificant,
Registered Political Funds Auditor,
Real Estate Notary, Money Lending Operations Chief,
Level 1 Construction Industry Accountant, Business Accounting Level 1,
Information Security Management,
Fundamental Information Technology Engineer, Nursery Teacher,
Life Insurance Solicitor, etc.

Leveraging these qualifications,
I support my clients
from a multifaceted perspective.

Areas of Expertise

My specialty is tax and management support
related to entrepreneurship and side businesses.
I focus particularly on the following areas:

1. Support for business plan formulation at startup

2. Advice on financing at startup

3. Tax consultation for starting a business

4. Tax consultation for side businesses

Philosophy

I consider it my mission to "support the realization of entrepreneurs' dreams" and I approach my daily work with this in mind. I believe that the new challenges taken on by entrepreneurs bring new value to society.

Hobbies

Outside of work, my hobbies include watching live Western music performances, visiting art museums, watching soccer, running marathons, and boxing. I strive to apply the new perspectives and ideas gained from these activities to my work.

Conclusion

Starting a business or a side hustle comes with great potential as well as various challenges. Based on my experience and knowledge, and my track record of supporting nearly 1,000 founders, I hope to be able to support all of you entrepreneurs.

My experience and achievements to date have been built thanks to the encounters and support of many people. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my clients, the experts I have worked with at various organizations, and everyone who supports my activities.

My encounters with all of you are a great asset to me and a source of learning. I will continue to cherish each and every encounter and look forward to growing together with you.

If you have any questions or would like to consult with me, please feel free to contact me. I am sincerely looking forward to new encounters and the future we will create together.

I look forward to working with you!