We Help Get Your Results
Boost your business potential with tailored strategies, expert consultation, and hands-on assistance designed for your success.
Trusted Advisors
Unlock a full executive team of trusted advisors for less than one employee’s cost with SBAAS.
Business Sustainability
Sustainability through simple strategic planning, actionable plans, and clear KPIs for guaranteed success.
Wealth of Experience
Originally founded in 1998
Our strength lies in our people, ensuring we provide exceptional services that set new standards.
At SBAAS, we are passionate about helping small businesses thrive in the competitive Australian and Asia-Pacific markets.
Our team of experienced management consultants is dedicated to empowering your business with innovative solutions, strategic planning, and operational excellence.
SBAAS stands with you to help you overcome hardships and guide you to optimum performance in every business area.
We provide established advisory services and affordable access to the skills and knowledge required to succeed in any industry.
Vision
To be a leading source of knowledge and support for all enterprise, from start-up through to Australia’s largest organisations, through the provision of expert advice, mentoring and coaching, and through comprehensive, relevant, and most importantly, affordable training.
Mission
Our mission is to help enterprises from start-ups to Australia’s largest organisations achieve their professional goals by providing affordable support through expert advice, best practice guidance, industry knowledge, mentoring, and coaching.
Meet the Founder
Eric Allgood
Founder and Managing Director
Eric Allgood, the Managing Director of SBAAS, has over twenty years of experience leading large corporations through complex business challenges. His expertise in crisis management, governance, and strategic planning has turned challenges into opportunities.
In 2019, Eric founded SBAAS to apply his successful corporate strategies to small businesses. His initiative quickly became vital support for many small enterprises.
Eric’s extensive knowledge of human resources and industrial relations has enabled him to develop strategies that create positive work environments and drive growth. He is dedicated to creating effective learning experiences, using his skills in e-Learning development and instructional design to equip organizations with essential knowledge. His practical approach to business strategy and management accounting, combined with his resilience and adaptability, has successfully guided businesses through crises and opened up growth opportunities.
Eric is also a sought-after speaker, regularly presenting on topics such as Industrial Relations Reform, the Future of Learning in Australia, and Disaster Recovery. His insights and experience make him a valuable resource for understanding and navigating these critical issues.
At SBAAS, Eric is committed to ethical practices and fostering a culture of inclusivity. His leadership ensures that small businesses are equipped to navigate their growth sustainably and ethically.
Eric is also a sought-after speaker, regularly presenting on topics such as Industrial Relations Reform, the Future of Learning in Australia, and Disaster Recovery. His insights and experience make him a valuable resource for understanding and navigating these critical issues.
At SBAAS, Eric is committed to ethical practices and fostering a culture of inclusivity. His leadership ensures that small businesses are equipped to navigate their growth sustainably and ethically.
Qualifications
- Master of Business Law
- MBA (USA)
- Graduate Certificate of Business
- Administration Graduate Certificate of Training and Development
- Diploma of Psychology (University of Warwickshire)
- Bachelor of Applied Management
- Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
- International Franchise Law (UNSW)
- Business Analytics Using Forecasting (NTH University)
- Contract Management (University of Southampton)
- Developing Cultural Intelligence for Leadership (Open University)
- Management and Leadership (Open University)
- Logical and Critical Thinking (University of Auckland)
- Make an Impact: Sustainability for Professionals (University of Bath)
- Sexual Harassment Prevention (Open Learning Institute)
- Workforce Investigations (University of Strathclyde)
- Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT (University of Reading)
- First Steps: Key Knowledge & Skills for White Ribbon Ambassadors
- Mental Health First Aid
Publications
- Business in the Wonderful World of Oz – the Ultimate Guide
- Business in the Wonderful Land of Oz – Australian Consumer Law – A Comprehensive Guide
- Business in the Wonderful World of Oz – Crisis Management
- Business in the Wonderful World of Oz – Cyber Security – A Comprehensive Guide
- Business in the Wonderful World of Oz – Export and Global Trade – A Comprehensive Guide
- Business in the Wonderful World of Oz – Fair Work – A Comprehensive Guide
- Business in the Wonderful World of Oz – Future-Ready: Navigating Change and Seizing Opportunity in Australian Business
- Business in the Wonderful World of Oz – Intellectual Property Rights – A Comprehensive Guide
- Business in the Wonderful World of Oz – Property Leasing – A Comprehensive Guide
- Business in the Wonderful World of Oz – Risk Management – A Comprehensive Guide
Membership
- Small Business Association of Australia –
International Think Tank, Sponsor - Australian Institute of Company Directors – MAICD
- Institute of Community Directors Australia – ICDA
- Australian Human Resource Institute – CAHRI
Our Clients
Our Clients - Not for Profit
Our Clients - Government
The Must-Know 2025 Trends Reshaping Small Business Success
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Streamlining Small Business Workflows for Profit and Growth
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Empowering Small Businesses: Navigating 2024’s Top 10 Future Skills Workforce Trends
Explore how small businesses can adapt 2024’s top future skills workforce trends, including AI integration,
Teen Social Media Ban: A Marketing Shake-Up for SMEs
Australia’s new teen social media restrictions are shaking up the world of influencer marketing. Small
Fair Work Lessons-Avoiding Costly Compliance Mistakes
The MyCRA Lawyers case highlights non-compliance risks with Fair Work laws, even for businesses grounded
When Law Firms Fail: Cybersecurity Lessons Small Businesses Can’t Ignore
If the legal industry—trusted with sensitive client information—can fall victim to cyberattacks, what does that