Self Cafe, operated by Wood Design Park Co., Ltd., has launched its "Business Plan," allowing corporations and freelancers to use its Wi-Fi and power-equipped cafes on a deferred payment basis. About Self Cafe Self Cafe is a network of unmanned cafes with Wi-Fi and power outlets, available in over 60 locations nationwide. No membership registration is required; customers can use the facilities for unlimited time after purchasing a drink. It caters to a wide range of scenes such as work, study, meetings, and conversations, and is used by approximately 90,000 people monthly. About the Business Plan This plan is a corporate service designed for various business use cases, including employee workspace utilization, off-site meetings, business negotiations with clients, and as a welfare benefit. Usage fees for the current month are aggregated by Self Cafe, and an invoice and usage statement are issued the following month. This eliminates ad-hoc payments and reimbursement processes, leading to improved accounting efficiency. Background: Reducing the Burden of Securing Meeting Spaces and Reimbursements In recent years, with the diversification of work styles, the demand for working and meeting outside the office has been increasing. Self Cafe has also seen a rise in corporate customers using their facilities for work and business negotiations, leading to needs that go beyond individual services. Specifically, requests such as "I need a receipt for expense reporting" and "I want to pay for my clients who came for a meeting" have been received from users. With individual ad-hoc payments, each employee had to handle reimbursements, and the management of receipts and expense applications became a burden for both staff and accounting departments. Furthermore, there were cases where individuals fronted the costs for clients attending meetings or negotiations, hindering smooth hospitality and meetings. In response to these concerns, Self Cafe developed the "Business Plan," which i