Can I consult on anything?
Yes. Even outside our core expertise, we can provide third-party feedback. We'll refer specialists when needed.
Second Opinion
For anything you're struggling with or uncertain about, we provide candid third-party feedback regardless of domain. We review existing plans and proposals, suggest improvements, and bridge you to specialized services when needed.
What We Do
- Document review (plans, proposals, estimates, etc.)
- Third-party perspective feedback
- Improvement recommendation report
- Bridging to specialized services as needed
- Target Audience
- NPOs, municipalities, small businesses, sole proprietors
- Pricing
- Initial consultation is free. Ongoing support priced individually.
- Estimated Duration
- Initial hearing 60 min
How It Works
- 01
Hearing
Share what you're struggling with or uncertain about. Any domain is welcome.
- 02
Document review
We review your existing plans, proposals, or estimates with fresh, third-party eyes.
- 03
Feedback
We share our honest assessment of strengths and concerns. When alternatives exist, we present those too.
- 04
Recommendations & bridging
We provide a summary report with key takeaways. When specialized support is needed, we connect you to the right ISVD service or external expert.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from other services?
Second Opinion is the entry point for 'I don't know which service fits.' After hearing your situation, we may bridge you to a more specialized offering.
Is there a fee?
Initial hearing and feedback are free.
Other Consultation & Support
01Free Initial Consultation
Strategy & Project Design
We turn your purpose into an actionable plan, clarifying the logic model, evaluation measures, and roles of each stakeholder.
See strategy support02Free Initial Consultation
Public-Private Partnership & Public Asset Revitalization
We help move unused schools, parks, and public buildings toward implementation, from feasibility review and partnership model selection to project design.
See public-private support03Free Initial Consultation
Funding & Grants
We identify relevant funding programs and help prepare the application plan, logic model, and budget.
See funding support04Free Consultation / Paid Implementation
Creative & DX
We support websites and communications, AI adoption, and digital operations from initial diagnosis through implementation.
See creative and DX support05Pro Bono
Student Career Counseling
We help students compare employment, graduate study, entrepreneurship, NPO work, and study abroad without referral-fee incentives.
See student support07Initial consultation: JPY11,000 / 30 min
Sales Email Policy Adoption Support
We adapt the Sales Email Policy to your organization and support form integration, notifications, and internal operations.
See adoption support08Free Initial Consultation
Nonprofit Incorporation & Google Support
We support nonprofit incorporation, Google for Nonprofits applications, and Google Ad Grants management according to your current stage.
Pricing and scope of our Google programs, incorporation and search-ads support (Japanese)