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A New Era for Work-from-Home Moms: Skimama and TaxSnap Team Up

In a recent development aimed at empowering mothers who wish to work from home, Skimama, a prominent support school run by Growth Value Co., Ltd. based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has announced a strategic partnership with TaxSnap, a cloud-based accounting app developed by TxTo Co., Ltd. This collaboration aims to alleviate the common concerns surrounding bookkeeping and tax filing for new work-from-home mothers.

The Need for Support in a Growing Market

Over recent years, many women have sought to redefine their working lives after experiencing major life events such as childbirth and childcare. Skimama has committed to helping these women gain skills to pursue home-based work, facilitating a path from skill acquisition to real-world opportunities.

However, amidst the excitement of embarking on a new freelance journey, a significant barrier stands in the way for many: the daunting tasks of bookkeeping and tax reporting. New freelancers often voice uncertainty regarding the initial steps, expressing worry about the costs associated with hiring tax professionals. Recognizing this prevalent issue, the partnership between Skimama and TaxSnap provides essential support beyond skill development, addressing this critical aspect of working from home.

Partnership Benefits for Skimama Participants

By entering this partnership, Skimama students now have access to a special plan through TaxSnap, which includes:

• - A two-week free trial of TaxSnap: This allows users to explore the app's functionalities without financial commitment.
• - A discount of 5,000 yen on the first year of service: Participants will receive a significant discount on the regular annual plan, making it easier for them to manage their finances at a lower cost.

In addition to these financial incentives, Skimama will also organize educational seminars for course participants aimed at improving their accounting skills. These will include topics on saving money and tax deductions, as well as practical workshops on how to effectively utilize the TaxSnap app. Participants will receive further details on these opportunities through Skimama's exclusive community for students.

Overview of Each Service

Skimama

Skimama operates under the empowering mantra, "Acquire skills during your gaps of time and love yourself more." This online school offers mothers the chance to learn practical skills directly relevant to home-based work including web tools, online communication, social media management, and web design. Students aren't just learning; they are also provided with job opportunities and continuous learning paths to ensure their skills remain relevant and marketable.

TaxSnap

TaxSnap is an innovative cloud-based accounting application designed specifically for freelancers and individual business owners. This user-friendly tool allows users to easily keep records, file taxes, and manage expenses, all that can be done on a smartphone. TaxSnap’s comprehensive support system is especially beneficial for accounting beginners, featuring a unique 'hands-off bookkeeping' option supervised by tax professionals, as well as features to preemptively assess tax audit risks, offering peace of mind for those new to accounting.

Voices from Leadership

Ayane Okusa, the business leader at Skimama, emphasizes the initiative's commitment not just to skills training but to creating an environment where women can confidently continue their careers. She believes this partnership is a significant step in ensuring that mothers starting their work-from-home journey can focus on growing their careers with peace of mind regarding their financial responsibilities.

With this strategic alliance, Skimama and TaxSnap set an encouraging precedent in the freelance community, paving the way for more women to pursue their dreams of working from home while managing their family responsibilities.