I'm also considering taking over the family business.
First, I want to learn at an outside company to gain a broader perspective on management and develop the ability to manage projects independently.
Having witnessed firsthand my family's business endeavors, I'd like to share my experience with those interested in management-related work.
Besides running your own business, there's also the path of supporting corporate growth as a consultant. Let's explore together how to approach the family business and consider your future career.

We refer to individuals whose parents, grandparents, or other family members run a company, shop, or business as " people from families who run businesses ." Whether they have decided to take over the family business or not, there are many different starting points for thinking about their careers.
First, I want to learn at an outside company to gain a broader perspective on management and develop the ability to manage projects independently.
I'm concerned about my family's jobs, but I haven't decided on my future yet. First, I want to think about what kind of work I want to do.
Having witnessed the family business, I want to learn about jobs that support small and medium-sized enterprises and local businesses.
Understanding what brings joy, worries, and motivates business owners in making decisions—my experience closely observing family businesses provides clues to understanding clients' stories as if they were my own. I then combine this with specialized knowledge and practical experience to hone my skills as a consultant.
We listen not only to sales figures, but also to the feelings of our employees, customers, and the community. Funai's "caring approach" is about putting yourself in the other person's shoes and thinking about what is best for them.
We personally visit our clients' companies and workplaces, learning from their success stories. We also notice the differences and similarities between the family businesses we've observed and other companies.
First, we hone our expertise in a specific industry or theme. This involves not only increasing our knowledge but also consistently making and implementing proposals that contribute to our clients' growth.
Funai Consulting Inc. | Consultant position for new graduates joining in 2026
31.1%
Approximately one in three employees comes from a family business. This provides an environment where you can hone your expertise alongside colleagues who share your interest in business management.
Definition: New graduates recruitment as consultants at Funai Consulting Inc. in 2026.
You can watch videos for people from families who run businesses . Before attending the event, please consider the connection between your family business and your own career.
This event brings together students and employees who have closely observed their family businesses to discuss their future careers. The following is an introduction based on past events. Details and dates for the next event will be announced on your My Page.
Learn how consultants interact with small and medium-sized business clients.
In past events, workshops using company case studies were used to discuss directions for growth and strategies.
This is an opportunity to learn how employees with family businesses have thought about employment and their family businesses.
Think about the kind of work you'd like to be involved in: taking over the family business, starting your own business, or supporting its management.
Read the event report from Tokyo/Osaka in March 2026. →sustainable growth means sustainable growth. Consultants at Funai Consulting Inc. learn from the success stories of small and medium-sized enterprises and support the growth of each client. Why not connect your knowledge of your family business to a career where you gain knowledge of even more companies?
This section introduces management support services and consulting work specializing in specific industries and themes.
View Funai Consulting Inc. 's recruitment websiteCompare the areas of expertise of different companies based on the industries and topics that interest you.
View the group's new graduate recruitment page.This page is for thinking about your career before deciding whether or not to take over the family business. Explore management-related work and learn about the choices of those who have gone before you through videos and event reports.
We consider not only company management but also individuals whose families run businesses or shops as people from families who run businesses . Please check the information on your My Page for details on who is eligible to participate in each event.
Click the entry button on this page to proceed to SONAR, and check the event and reservation information on your My Page.
This event connects the experience of people from families who run businesses with the work of new graduate consultants at Funai Consulting Inc. . Registration for the event is handled through a dedicated contact point for people from families who run businesses .
Why not learn about management-related jobs, listen to the experiences of senior colleagues, and consider your future career options?
Register for an event for people from families who run businessesPlease check your SONAR My Page for event and reservation information.
For inquiries regarding harassment in the recruitment process, please contact the following office.