ABM Advisor: The ABM Blog

Mar 24 2015
How does China view doing business in Australia?
China is one of Australia's largest trading partners, and is responsible for the growth of many small businesses in the country. This important economic relationship has meant that Australia is now third on a list of countries Chinese business leaders view favourably, and business looks set to continue to see economic benefits from the world's largest Asian economy.
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Mar 24 2015
China FTA means opportunities for Australian service SMEs
The recent signing of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement has made it easier for SMEs to export services to Australia's largest trading partner.
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Mar 23 2015
Australia's manufacturers cautiously optimistic about the future
The attitude of manufacturers in Australia was characterised as one of "cautious optimism", in the latest survey by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and Westpac.
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Mar 19 2015
Google and the ACCI team up to get more businesses online
Internet search giant Google and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) have announced they are collaborating to help more small businesses in Australia get online.
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Mar 18 2015
Workplace culture essential to innovation and business growth
Nearly 70 per cent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia are not meeting their full potential when it come to growth due to their workplace culture, says a new report from Microsoft.
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Mar 16 2015
Is trying to think like a customer harming your business?
Every small-business owner is told to get into the mind of their customer and try to understand how they think - but does this actually lead to better business decisions?
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Mar 13 2015
New small business ombudsman announced
Running a business day-to-day can be a stressful undertaking, even with the range of productivity and accounting software solutions that small businesses have access to. What's more, enterprises will also need to prepare for uncertainties like disputes with other companies that can damage both reputations and bottom lines.
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Mar 12 2015
New resources for importers and exporters
Many Australian SMEs rely on importing goods into the country as part of their business model. In recent years, the range of services in place to help small businesses to navigate this process has also grown, from specialised accounting software to support this investment to new free trade agreements with regional economies.
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Dec 7 2016
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Mar 11 2015
3 areas to consider when starting a new business
Becoming a new business owner is an exciting time, with a number of different considerations individuals will need to make if they want to grow a successful enterprise.
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