What Advanced Business Manager Software does

Advanced Business Manager Software (ABM) is an Australian-headquartered software company, founded in 2002, that develops and distributes a modular accounting and business management platform for small and mid-sized businesses. The platform is built on a robust SQL database and uses a core-plus-optional-modules architecture: the Core Accounting System (General Ledger, Sales & Debtors, Purchases & Creditors, Stock Control, Job & Project Costing, Cash Book, Reporting, Business Bulletins, Advanced Document Handling, and Quick POS) forms the foundation, while more than 15 optional modules extend functionality into manufacturing, CRM, business intelligence (ABM Alchemex with Microsoft Excel), e-commerce (SPNet and ABM), asset management, import costing, branch management, document server, mobile warehouse management, service management, project invoicing, subcontractor claims, jobs & timesheeting, structured stock, and the AI-powered ABM Billfeeds document extraction module (partnered with Xtracta since 2017). ABM also offers three mobile applications (Timesheets, CRM, Service) and a portfolio of vertical-specific solutions targeting Food, Wholesale & Distribution, Online Retail, Manufacturing, Construction, Warehousing, Importers, Project Engineers, On-site Service Providers, Office Accounting, Surveyors & Planners, Consulting Engineers, and Architects.

The company distributes almost exclusively through a channel partner model, with over 150 local partners providing sales, implementation, customization, and ongoing support across Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to business requirements with annual billing, and the company does not publish list prices. Revenue is generated through software licensing/subscription for the core platform and add-on modules, supplemented by partner-delivered professional services. ABM is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no M&A activity, no patents, and no awards; ownership appears to remain with founders/management. The legal operating entity is Advanced Business Manager Pty Ltd, headquartered in Doncaster East, Victoria, Australia, with regional partner offices in Christchurch (New Zealand), Dublin (Ireland), and Clevedon (United Kingdom).

Name

Advanced Business Manager Software

Legal name

Advanced Business Manager Pty Ltd

Website

https://advancedbusinessmanager.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Advanced Business Manager Software is an Australian-founded, privately held software firm that builds a modular accounting and business management platform for small and mid-sized businesses, distributed exclusively through a 150+ channel partner network across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B SaaS & Enterprise Personalization (CRM, Sales, Support) (HDAAAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

CRM Managed Services & Support (BPAEAGAD)

Keywords

• Accounting software
• Business management software
• ERP software
• Financial management software
• Inventory management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Christchurch

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing/Subscription: ABM sells its core accounting system as the foundation with optional add-on modules that can be purchased to extend functionality. The software is configurable to any business structure and grows with the business.
2. Module Add-ons: Additional modules available for purchase including Manufacturing, Jobs & Timesheeting, CRM Software, Asset Management, E-Commerce, Business Intelligence, Importing Costs, Branch Management, and others.
3. Channel Partner Services: Revenue generated through channel partners who provide implementation, setup, and ongoing support services. Partners assist with configuring ABM to specific business requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ABM develops and sells a modular accounting and business management software platform built on a robust SQL database, with a Core Accounting System as the foundation and 20+ optional add-on modules (manufacturing, CRM, BI, e-commerce, asset management, importing, branch management, document server, mobile warehouse, etc.). The platform is sold through a 150+ channel partner network across Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the UK on an annual subscription/licensing basis with quote-based enterprise pricing.

Product overview

Advanced Business Manager (ABM) is a modular accounting and business management software platform designed for growing businesses in Australia and internationally. The platform follows a platform-plus-modules architecture consisting of: (1) The ABM Platform - the core foundation; (2) Core Accounting System modules including General Ledger, Sales & Debtors, Purchases & Creditors, Stock Control, Job & Project Costing, Cash Book, Reporting, Business Bulletins, Advanced Document Handling, and Quick POS; (3) Optional Modules that extend functionality including Manufacturing Management, CRM Software, Business Intelligence (ABM Alchemex), E-Commerce (SPNet and ABM modules), Asset Management, Importing Costs, Branch Management, Document Server, ABM Billfeeds (AI-powered document extraction), Mobile Warehouse Management, Structured Stock, Service Management, Project Invoicing, Subcontractor Claims, Jobs & Timesheeting, and Opmetrix; (4) Mobile Applications including ABM Mobile Timesheets, ABM Mobile CRM, and ABM Mobile Service; and (5) Industry-Specific Solutions for Food Industry, Wholesale & Distribution, Online Retail, Manufacturers, Construction, Warehousing, Importers, Project Engineers, On-site Service Providers, Office Accounting, Surveyors & Planners, Consulting Engineers, and Architects. The system emphasizes adaptability through local channel partners, automation to reduce manual tasks, and modular scalability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABM Billfeeds: Automated document data extraction service powered by Xtracta's AI technology for processing invoices, orders, and remittances.
• ABM Alchemex

Products and services

• The ABM Platform Comprehensive accounting and business management software platform designed to be adaptable to any business structure, providing modular components (core accounting plus optional add-on modules) that grow with business needs. Built on a robust SQL database and distributed through a 150+ channel partner network.
• ABM Core Accounting System Robust accounting software solution serving as the foundation for the ABM platform, including General Ledger, Sales & Debtors, Purchases & Creditors, Stock Control, Job & Project Costing, Cash Book, Reporting, Business Bulletins, Advanced Document Handling, and Quick POS.
• ABM Billfeeds Automated document data extraction service powered by Xtracta AI that processes supplier invoices, customer orders, and remittances. Documents can be scanned, uploaded, or emailed into the system for automated capture, review, approval, and storage in the ABM database.
• ABM Alchemex Business Intelligence Reporting and analytics module that uses a Microsoft Excel interface to pull real-time data directly from the ABM system, with report templates, drill-down capabilities, financial report designer, and consolidation across multiple companies.
• CRM Software Module Customer Relationship Management module providing contact management, sales pipeline tracking, marketing, lead tracking, customer analysis, and real-time customer information access through a web-based interface, fully integrated with the ABM accounting system.
• Manufacturing Management Module Manufacturing module providing comprehensive tools for managing production operations, bill of materials, work orders, and manufacturing costing for production-based businesses.
• E-Commerce Module (SPNet and ABM) Integrated e-commerce solution with two options (SPNet and ABM eCommerce) providing B2B and B2C capabilities, 100% accounting database integration, web traffic monitoring, and integration with Shopify, WooCommerce, and CommSecure payment gateway.
• Asset Management Module Comprehensive asset tracking module with flexible depreciation methods, maintenance history, leasing schedules, and integrated lease module supporting Finance, Operating, and Hire Purchase methods.
• Branch Management Module Multi-branch management module enabling control of operations across distributed branch structures with user permissions by branch, specific bank accounts, customer/supplier lists, and stock visibility control across branches.
• Import Costing Module Module that automatically calculates landed costs of imported inventory by constructing shipments from purchase orders, with exchange rate handling and user-defined shipment costs.
• Document Server Module Document processing server module that moves workload from individual workstations to a designated server, with queue management, document consolidation, and integration with Microsoft Fax Server.
• Mobile Warehouse Management Module Mobile-enabled warehouse management module for receiving, put-away, picking, and shipping operations.
• Jobs & Timesheeting Module Time tracking and job management module for recording employee time against jobs and projects.
• Project Invoicing Module Module for managing project-based invoicing with customizable billing schedules and progress billing.
• Service Management Module Field service management module for organizations providing on-site services, including job scheduling and service dispatch.
• Structured Stock Module Advanced inventory module with hierarchical warehouse structures, unlimited subhead categorization, and visual representation for inventory organization.
• Subcontractor Claims Module Module for managing and processing subcontractor claims and payments for construction and project-based businesses.
• Opmetrix Module Performance monitoring and analytics module for business operations optimization.
• ABM Mobile Timesheets Mobile application for employees to submit timesheets and track time worked from mobile devices.
• ABM Mobile CRM Mobile customer relationship management application providing customer information access and management capabilities on the go.
• ABM Mobile Service Mobile service management application for field service operations including job scheduling and service tracking.
• Food Industry Solution Specialized business management solution tailored for food manufacturing, food processing, and food distribution businesses, addressing inventory tracking with expiration dates, food safety compliance, and production cost tracking.
• Wholesale & Distribution Solution Business management solution designed for wholesale and distribution operations including multi-location inventory management, order processing, and supplier management.
• Online Retail Management Solution Comprehensive retail management solution with e-commerce integration capabilities for online retailers, including real-time inventory sync, order management automation, and multi-channel sales management.
• Manufacturers Solution End-to-end business management solution for manufacturing operations including production planning, shop floor control, material requirements, quality control, and cost management.
• Construction Solution Business management solution tailored for construction companies including project costing, subcontractor management, job tracking, and progress billing.
• Warehousing Solution Warehouse management solution for optimizing storage, picking, packing, and shipping operations with stock visibility and mobile operations.
• Importers Solution Specialized solution for import businesses including landed cost calculation, customs duties, exchange rate management, and shipment management.

Quantifiable outcome

• ABM CRM software can improve customer retention by up to 27 percent according to Salesforce research cited by the company

Named customers8 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability5 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• XtractacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2017Xtracta provides AI-powered data extraction technology for ABM Billfeeds module. This partnership enables automatic extraction and processing of data from business documents including supplier invoices, customer orders and remittances. The technology simplifies invoice handling by automatically capturing data from scanned, photographed, or digital documents. Users access the service from within the ABM system.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Xero: Xero is a cloud-native accounting platform dominant in Australia and New Zealand with growing global presence. It competes with ABM's core accounting offering in the same ANZ mid-market segment, with a stronger cloud/mobile brand position.
• MYOB: MYOB is a leading Australian/NZ accounting and business management software provider for SMBs and mid-market. It directly competes with ABM in the same geography (ANZ), selling accounting, payroll, inventory, and job-costing modules to similar verticals (manufacturing, wholesale, construction).
• Attaché Software (now part of MYOB): Attaché is a long-standing ANZ mid-market accounting and ERP software historically used by wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers. It overlaps directly with ABM's core verticals and same geography.
• Reckon (Acclivity): Reckon is an Australia/NZ-focused accounting and business management software provider serving SMBs and accountants. It overlaps with ABM's ANZ customer base and product set (accounting, payroll, practice management).

Broad incumbents

• Sage: Sage is a global incumbent in SMB accounting and ERP (Sage 50, Sage 200, Sage Intacct) with strong UK/Ireland presence where ABM has offices. It competes with ABM across the same verticals and geographies, but as a much larger incumbent with broader portfolio.
• Acumatica: Acumatica is a cloud-native mid-market ERP offering financials, distribution, manufacturing, and CRM with a partner-led go-to-market model similar to ABM's. It competes for the same mid-market customers with a more modern cloud architecture.
• Intuit QuickBooks: QuickBooks is a global SMB accounting platform with a growing mid-market push. While it generally serves smaller businesses than ABM, it competes at the lower end of ABM's target market and increasingly upmarket.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a cloud ERP for SMBs and mid-market, offering integrated financials, manufacturing, supply chain, and CRM. It is a comparable enterprise-grade alternative to ABM in the mid-market segment, especially for Microsoft-shop customers.
• Oracle NetSuite: NetSuite is a leading cloud ERP suite for mid-market customers, covering financials, inventory, CRM, and e-commerce. It competes with ABM's broader ERP ambitions for the upper mid-market segment served by ABM's enterprise customers.

Emerging players

• Odoo: Odoo is an open-source, modular ERP/CRM platform with accounting, manufacturing, inventory, and e-commerce modules. It targets the same SMB and mid-market segment as ABM with a modern, modular, cloud-first approach and global community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AdvancedBusMgr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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