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HELP YOU Radio's First Public Recording Event: AI Consultation Room for Small Businesses

Introduction

In an age where technological advancements, especially in AI, are transforming the way we work, HELP YOU—a prominent online outsourcing service run by Knit Inc., based in Shibuya, Tokyo—has announced a significant event. The company, founded on a fully remote work model, now boasts over 600 employees operating across Japan and in 35 countries worldwide. On June 17, 2026, HELP YOU will be hosting the first public recording of its podcast series, titled "HELP YOU Radio," under the theme of "Work Style × Technology." This session, dubbed the "AI Consultation Room for Small Businesses," aims to address the pressing concerns of small enterprises regarding AI integration and usage.

Event Overview

The public recording will include a live Q&A session where attendees can submit questions ahead of time or ask them on the spot during the event. The representative of HELP YOU, Takao Akizawa, will offer real-time responses to these inquiries. This initiative aims to provide accessible insights for small business owners and managers who might hesitate to ask about their operational challenges. By going beyond merely implementing AI tools, the session will focus on how organizations can leverage AI to enhance operational efficiency, boost productivity, and address staffing shortages.

Why Attend?

The evolution of generative AI and other technologies has created vast opportunities for enhancing business efficiency and productivity. However, many small businesses face challenges like uncertainty about where to start with AI utilization, experiencing poor integration, or lack of clarity on how to achieve results through AI initiatives. This public recording aims to offer clarity and direction.

We invite business owners and decision-makers facing these challenges:

• - If you are unsure where to begin with AI implementation in your small business.
• - If you have started using AI but are struggling to see improvements in your operational efficiency or results.
• - If you wish to integrate AI into your organization to resolve labor shortages and boost productivity.

Key Highlights of the Session

1. Real Feedback on AI Utilization Challenges: Participants will engage with Takao Akizawa, who will answer questions related to AI implementation and organizational development. Key topics include how to begin using AI, ensuring its integration into operations, and what is necessary to realize productive outcomes.

2. Sharing Practical Insights from Over 650 Participants: HELP YOU has been working to enhance AI skills among its staff—about 650 individuals to date. The insights derived from this experience will be shared in the session, providing a clear understanding of how to effectively integrate AI into a business for improved productivity.

3. Concise Learning during Lunch Break: The event will last about 40 minutes, providing a casual format as a podcast recording. This makes it accessible for busy business leaders who can easily fit it into their lunch break schedule.

Event Details

• - Date: June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)
• - Time: 12:15 PM to 12:55 PM (JST)
• - Format: Online
• - Cost: Free
• - Target Audience: Small business owners, managers, AI implementation officers, human resources, general affairs, and executive planning personnel.
• - Registration URL: Register Here

Participants are encouraged to submit questions about AI utilization and organizational development in advance using the registration form. Here are some example queries:

• - What should be the starting point for AI integration?
• - How can employees become proficient in using AI?
• - What is necessary to link AI usage to operational efficiency and results?
• - Can you share easy-to-implement AI use cases for small businesses?

To register, visit: Registration Link

About HELP YOU Radio

"HELP YOU Radio" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the possibilities of "Work Style × Technology." Hosted by Takao Akizawa, CEO of Knit Inc., the podcast shares practical tips and insights for shaping the future of work and organizational development based on experiences from the HELP YOU outsourcing service. Every Thursday, listeners receive actionable advice derived from real-world cases to enhance organizational productivity.

Listen to HELP YOU Radio on:

• - Spotify
• - Apple Podcast
• - Amazon Music

For more insights and background information on the show, follow our official note site where we continuously share updates and articles in tandem with our audio content.

• - Official Note

About Online Outsourcing Service HELP YOU

HELP YOU provides an innovative outsourcing solution, supporting operational efficiency with a team of highly skilled assistants. With expertise in back-office operations such as HR, accounting, administrative work, and document preparation, they allow businesses to focus on their core activities by outsourcing support tasks.
The team comprises talented professionals from 35 countries globally, including the USA, France, Germany, and various regions in Japan, such as Tokyo, Miyagi, Osaka, and Fukuoka.

For more information:

• - HELP YOU Service Site
• - HELP YOU Recruitment Page

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Knit Inc.
• - CEO: Takao Akizawa
• - Headquarters: 1-11-11 Jinguumae, Shibuya, Tokyo, 407 Green Fantasia Building
• - Established: August 2017 (HELP YOU service launched in 2015)
• - Business Description: Operation of online outsourcing service "HELP YOU" and development of learning support services and media that assist workers.