Eric Allgood is a highly experienced business advisor with over 20 years working across large corporations, startups, and small businesses. He has guided organisations through complex governance, compliance, and growth challenges while maintaining a consistent, practical, and people-focused approach.
He founded SBAAS to give small business owners access to the same high-level commercial support typically reserved for large companies. His work focuses especially on helping everyday entrepreneurs like tradespeople, family businesses, and first-time founders build strong, sustainable operations.
Eric holds advanced qualifications in business law, management, and psychology, and has contributed to national policy, including helping create the Small Business Charter adopted in Queensland. During the pandemic, he and his team provided free support to struggling businesses, reflecting his strong commitment to service.
He is also active in mentorship, pro bono work, and community initiatives, including supporting Indigenous and regional businesses, mentoring entrepreneurs (including within the Latin American community), and advocating for mental health and respectful workplaces.
Known for his clarity, generosity, and hands-on guidance, Eric works equally effectively with large boards and individual founders. He values trust and impact over accolades, taking the greatest pride in helping people achieve meaningful business milestones.
Qualifications & Credentials
- 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
- Workforce Investigations – University of Strathclyde
- Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT – University of Reading
- Mental Health First Aid
- White Ribbon Ambassador Certification
- White Paper – Red Tape Reform
- White Paper – Aged Care in NSW North West Corridor
- Business in the Wonderful World of Oz — Series (12 volumes: Crisis Management, Fair Work, Cyber Security, Risk Management, Australian Consumer Law, Intellectual Property, Export & Global Trade, and more)
- MAICD – Australian Institute of Company Directors
- CAHRI – Australian Human Resources Institute
- CMgr – Chartered Managers Institute
- FIML – Institute of Managers & Leaders
- SBAA – Small Business Association of Australia
- ICDA – Institute of Community Directors Australia
Important Client Advisory
Eric is renowned for his expertise, his compassion, and his commitment to every client’s success. He is also renowned for his dad jokes and puns, delivered with complete conviction and found absolutely hilarious by exactly one person in the room. You have been advised. Polite chuckling will make his whole day. 😄