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How does competition affect business? Acba Business Club

The latest discussion at the Acba Business Club focused on market competition through the lens of Harvard Business School Professor Michael Porter's Five Forces framework. The session was led by Narek Amirkhanyan, founder of the Rearrange podcast.

Through a variety of real-world examples, participants explored how the intensity of competition influences business profitability, comparing insights from the USA  market with the realities of the Armenian market.

"The Acba Business Club is a platform where our members have the opportunity to build new connections, share their experiences, and improve their business processes by applying the knowledge and insights they gain. When organizing club events, our primary goal is to offer topics that not only generate strong interest among our partners but also inspire them to further develop their businesses and improve efficiency through the knowledge they acquire," said Hakob Hakobyan, Director of SME and Corporate Business at Acba bank.

"These meetings are both engaging and valuable because they bring together people from different industries, allowing discussions to be based on real business cases. The Acba Business Club is truly a unique platform for entrepreneurs, offering continuous opportunities to learn," said Narek Amirkhanyan, founder of the Rearrange podcast.

Acba bank was the first in Armenia's banking sector to establish a business club aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and promoting a modern business culture. Today, the club serves as an important platform where entrepreneurs can exchange experiences and discuss key business topics.

Under the Acba Business Partner sub-brand, SME leaders have the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and practical management tools, build valuable business connections, and become part of a dynamic business community.

Within the Acba Business Partner sub-brand, SME leaders can:

  • participate in free business training sessions,

  • become members of the Acba Business Club,

  • take advantage of the opportunities available on the sme.acba.am online business platform,

  • increase the visibility of their products by participating in the Made by Our Partners initiative.

Watch the video for more details.

Last Update՝ 28.08.2026