Welcome to the SME Association of Australia
Latest SME Announcements
Read our Four Steps to helping Australian Tourism business in China
Read Government Media Releases here 21 Feb 2012
COMING SME EVENTS
PROGRAM 5:30pm to 8:00pm
- Registration and Networking hour Drinks and canapés will be served .
- Welcome by Chair Matt Johnson and update by CEO Dr Caroline Hong.Welcome by Hilton.
- Senator Mark Arbib, Minister for Small Business – key message for SMEs
- Speaker: David Thomas: What China's 12th Five Year Plan means for Australian SMEs
- Speaker: Dr Jonathan Farrell: Three steps to long term success in business
- Speaker: Michael Griffiths: Building Relationships Through Networking For Greater Leads, Sales and Profits
- More Networking and thank you.
Our Platinum Corporate Member Partner for this event is Hilton Worldwide
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* Hurry up and sign up here for membership at $55.00. This introductory membership rate will expire on 29 Feb 2012. New rates will apply from 1 March 2012
* Social responsibility One of Australia’s largest charities is undertaking research on Australian attitudes to homelessness and wants to know your thoughts. This short anonymous survey will take less than ten minutes and will help tackle some of the issues around homelessness. Donate your time today. Start the short survey here Thank you.
* Read the latest business media release from the Australian Government here MINISTER ENCOURAGES SMALL BUSINESS TO CONTRIBUTE TO FAIR WORK REVIEWS 10 Feb 2012
* Read our latest SME E-Newsletter here 6 Feb 2012
* MyBusiness magazine Feb 2012 issue of is out now. Every member receives a copy. Also available at Qantas Club lounges, and they go very fast.
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2012 MyBusiness Awards Gala Dinner
Don't miss this! Friday 28 September 2012 Hilton Sydney
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Entries will be opened for all awards categories soon. Please contact us if you wish to sponsor an Award category or require information. Date of event: Friday 28 September 2012, Hilton Sydney. The 2012 ActionCOACH My Business Awards recognise business success in a number of categories, and is a must-attend event for owners and entrepreneurs.
Watch 2011 MyBusiness Awards video highlights here to catch a glimpse of this not to be missed business awards event for 2012.
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(31 Jan 2012)
CEO Dr Caroline Hong and Chair Matthew Johnson met with Minister for Small Business, Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Sport, Manager of Government Business for the Senate, Senator Mark Arbib today in Sydney to exchange information about SMEs as well as to renw working relationships to better serve the SME sector.
SME infographic illustrates vital role of sector in Australian economy - media release
A new infographic by peak business body the SME Association of Australia (SMEAA) has painted an interesting picture of the role small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play in the Australian economy.
The statistics used include some interesting facts such as SMEs employ 70 per cent of the Australian workforce, have a disproportionately high number of senior women and enjoy higher survival rates in South Australia and Tasmania than other states.
SMEAA CEO Dr Caroline Hong said the sector is a vital part of the Australian economy with around two million SMEs representing more than 99.7 per cent of actively trading businesses. Read more here.
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(6 & 7 Oct 2011)
View the video highlights produced by videographer Chris Darling at the SME Association of Australia Official Launch, MyBiz Expo Sydney and the 2011 My Business Awards Gala Dinner (please click on the event name to view video highlights)
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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Dr Caroline Hong
The SME Association of Australia is an association of SMALL and MEDIUM ENTERPRISES, the peak body and leading voice for the most important economic driver for the prosperity of Australia, our Nation.
There are nearly 2 million small businesses in Australia and they comprise of 95% of all businesses in this country. We connect SMEs with each other and with big businesses locally and internationally, help them grow, succeed and prosper, ultimately benefiting the nation, creating sustainability, jobs and a prosperous healthy nation.
Membership is open to individuals, sole traders, small and medium sized enterprises, corporate partners and supporters, government bodies, associations, NFP organisations, suppliers of services to small and medium enterprises, businesses and industries. We also open doors and membership, with the future business people of this nation in mind, being inclusive of students from High Schools, Education organisations and Universities. This will support and facilitate entrepreneurship and successful businesses for the future of Australia.
The aging population of Australia also means that, as a nation, we all need to create a business friendly platform to capture the knowledge and useful life of seniors who still wish to remain active and enjoy the benefits and dignity of work via businesses at this particular phase in their lives. This applies similarly to the increasing numbers of women who want to be supported in business as they are often faced with challenges of responsibilities for their homes, families and as carers for their elders.
SME Association of Australia is here for small and medium sized enterprises, industries and businesses to connect, grow and prosper. As this is our Foundation Year, we hope many of you will support our growth and journey for our long term vision for our Nation, “Prosperity for Australia through Successful SMEs”.
Dr Caroline Hong
Chief Executive Officer
BDS (Uni Adel). GDHA (Uni SA). MHA (Uni NSW). FSAE. FADI. AFCHSM. FAICD
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