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Akita Bank's New BM Portal

Akita Bank, a prominent financial institution in Akita City, has officially announced the adoption of an innovative business matching management service called "BM Portal". This service, developed by Kokopelli Co., Ltd., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is designed to facilitate the business matching operations of financial institutions through an integrated online platform.

Addressing Challenges in Business Matching

The significance of this new service comes from its ability to tackle increasing challenges faced by financial institutions, particularly in supporting the digital transformation (DX) of their client companies. Traditionally, business matching operations often relied heavily on individual staff members, leading to a lack of shared information and expertise across the organization. This inconsistency has been a barrier to operational efficiency and quality of service.

By implementing the BM Portal, Akita Bank aims to enhance the effectiveness of its business matching operations, providing more tailored solutions to its client companies' needs. The platform allows for the efficient management of business matching tasks, minimizing operational silos that have hindered productivity.

Key Features of BM Portal

The BM Portal encompasses several essential features designed to streamline the business matching process:

• - Management of Partner Company Information: Organizations can register the challenges faced by their clients as needs information, enabling them to search for services and products offered by partner companies.
• - Digitalization of Introduction Agreements: Consent forms for information shared with partner companies can be created and processed completely online, reducing paperwork and expediting processes.
• - Tracking Business Matching Progress: The portal visualizes the progress of matching projects and prevents overlaps, ensuring strategic and efficient proposals.
• - Systematic Knowledge Storage: Instead of depending on specific individuals, the platform compiles business matching knowledge into a shareable database, allowing all staff to contribute to higher success rates.
• - Flexible Workflow Management: The inclusion of an approval process for managers aids swift decision-making and prevents delays or oversights in operations.
• - Streamlined Invoice Issuance: From deal closure to invoice issuance, the portal centralizes management, supporting efficient accounting workflows and customizable invoice formats.

Future Developments of BM Portal

Looking ahead, the BM Portal not only optimizes the business matching activities of financial institutions but also incorporates advanced AI-driven recommendations to enhance its functionality further. Plans are laid out for expansion beyond Akita Bank as several other financial institutions are currently considering adopting the BM Portal.

Kokopelli has a wealth of experience, having developed and managed the "Big Advance" management support platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for nearly eight years, resulting in over 200,000 business negotiations. With this proven track record and insights from the field, Kokopelli remains committed to addressing the challenges of SMEs and creating new business opportunities via collaboration with financial institutions. This commitment ultimately supports the revitalization of local economies.

About Kokopelli Co., Ltd.

Founded in June 2007 and located on the 11th floor of Kioicho Building in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Kokopelli Co., Ltd. has established itself as a leader in the business platform sector. The company, led by CEO Shigeru Kondo, aims to provide impactful solutions for SMEs in Japan. For more information, visit Kokopelli's website and learn more about their primary service, the