

Japan’s Small Businesses Have a Problem. They Don’t Know How to Raise Prices
Jul 29, 2024
Reed Stevenson, a senior editor at Bloomberg with a focus on economic issues, discusses Japan's small businesses grappling with rising costs. He highlights a negotiation workshop where business owners relearn pricing strategies after decades of deflation. The conversation dives into how these small enterprises, making up 90% of Japan's economy, struggle against larger corporations' wage demands. The potential economic implications of failing to adapt are alarming, yet Stevenson emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships to navigate these challenging times.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Economic Shift: Small Businesses Facing Price Hikes in Japan
02:34 • 5min
Struggles of Small Businesses in Japan Amid Rising Prices
07:58 • 3min
Empowering Small Businesses Through Strategic Partnerships
11:09 • 2min
The Price Challenge for Japan's Small Businesses
13:12 • 7min