TRUSTED BY GROWING BUSINESSES

“As Managing Director, my time was spread across the whole business, trying to bring different divisions together. We had communication gaps and a lack of clarity around roles, everyone was wearing multiple hats. With SandS Australia’s support, we introduced Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs) and a Barrier Removal Team (BRT) to address business issues collaboratively and stay aligned. We now have weekly meetings, clear processes, and stronger communication across the board. SandS also helped us implement a five-year strategy plan, and even in our first year, we’re already seeing amazing results. With their ongoing support, we’re investing in growth both within and beyond the business”

– Shane Woodman, Managing Director, Landells Signs

Partnering with a 125-Year-Old Industry Leader

Landells Signs is one of Australia’s most established signage companies, proudly operating for over 125 years with modern production facilities in Melbourne and Sydney, servicing clients nationwide.

From strategic design and high-precision manufacturing to seamless installation and long-term maintenance, Landells offers an end-to-end signage solution for Australia’s most recognisable brands, including Coles, Priceline, and a host of leading construction firms. Their work features prominently across major national infrastructure and retail projects.

We were honoured to have Shane Woodman, Managing Director of Landells Signs, share his experience of partnering closely with SandS Australia. In his testimonial, Shane reflects on the value of our integrated approach and the measurable impact we’ve had on their operations.

“Sam and the SandS Australia team have provided Betts Law Company (BLC) with qualified, highly skilled and courteous financial services. Their support and understanding of our accounting and legal practice management system has allowed BLC to focus more on serving its clients and building the law practice.”

– Donald Betts – Former U.S. State Senator and
Managing Principal of Betts Law Company

“SandS Australia has been an outstanding partner since the very beginning of Akana Ittatoba. They built our financial systems from the ground up, Xero setup, reporting tools, internal controls, and developed the full procurement and governance infrastructure that allowed us to confidently engage in government and defence tenders. Their commercial advice has shaped some of our biggest strategic decisions. Sam and the team understand the vision of an Indigenous-led business and have helped us grow with both purpose and professionalism. Couldn’t recommend them more highly.”

– Chelsea Harris – Akana Group, USA

“Working with SandS Australia has been transformational for J Deploy Pty Ltd. As an Indigenous-owned company in Karratha specialising in sustainable offshore decommissioning, we engaged Sam and his team to strengthen our commercial position for a series of major projects. Their expertise in financial modelling, pricing strategy, and tender documentation positioned us to confidently compete for large-scale contracts in the energy transition sector. They understood the technical and regulatory complexities of our operations, from decontaminating and recycling subsea infrastructure to aligning with ESG goals, and helped translate that into a compelling commercial case. Sam and the team’s insight into Indigenous business values, regional delivery and long-term growth make them an invaluable partner. We could not recommend them more highly.”

– Jon Dai, Director, J Deploy Pty Ltd

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There was an immediate mandatory requirement at Coles for all suppliers with access to Ariba to manage their PR uploads. Suppliers were required to complete PR uploads with full substantiation, obtain Project Manager (PM) approval via email before uploading, and attach both the PM approval and the upload/quote when submitting in Ariba. This ensured that all PRs were properly documented and approved.

A performance review of several suppliers was conducted to check compliance with this requirement. The review found that every supplier assessed, except Landells Signs, failed to meet the mandatory compliance standard. Most suppliers were missing either the PM approval email, the required upload/quote attachments, or both. Some attached only the quote, others only supporting documentation, and in some cases neither was provided.

Landells Signs stood out as the only fully compliant supplier, with every single PR reviewed containing both the upload/quote and the PM approval email, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to compliance across thousands of submissions.

This outcome was not incidental. It was the direct result of Landells’ strategic decision to engage SandS Australia as their operational and compliance partner. SandS Australia guided the team through the new Ariba requirements, designed the correct internal process, and provided hands-on support to ensure every submission met Coles’ mandatory standards from day one.

This is a clear example of the strategic advantage SandS Australia delivers: highly skilled, specialised, and cost-effective support that enables clients to move faster, operate smarter, and outperform competitors in complex, compliance-driven environments. By getting it right early, Landells not only avoided risk and rework but also set the benchmark for the rest of the supplier network, demonstrating how the right advisory partner can translate operational discipline into a genuine competitive edge.

Landells Testimonial

“Working with Sam gave me the financial confidence and operational clarity to make bold decisions. Sam and his team managed everything from compliance to grant reporting, ensuring our organisation could focus on growth and impact. Their support was pivotal in turning vision into outcomes, and I highly recommend them to any organisation looking for a trusted partner in finance and strategy.”

– Scott McCartney, CEO, Yalagan Group
(former CEO, Kinaway Chamber of Commerce)

Scott is recognised for his transformational leadership as Chief Executive, where he expanded reach, built strong partnerships with government and corporate stakeholders, and grew the small Kinaway team from 7 to 23 dedicated professionals. He also launched landmark initiatives such as Victorian Indigenous business awards, elevating the profile of First Nations businesses across the country. His ability to secure funding, instil government confidence, and advocate for Indigenous enterprises left an enduring mark.

Following Scott’s tenure and that of his successor, who also achieved meaningful outcomes, the organisation experienced a natural shift and slowdown in momentum reducing back to 7 employees and a similar reduction in services and influence. This highlighted the unique vision, energy, influence, and impact Scott brought during his leadership, clearly demonstrating his unique exceptional leadership and ability to build a great team of exceptional people around him.

Best Western Eastbourne (UK)

“The SandS team was a real godsend during our room conversion and refurbishment project. Instead of relying on a single subcontractor, they managed every stage, from sourcing materials to coordinating trades, delivering a cost-effective solution without compromising quality. Their structured approach not only saved us significant money but also accelerated the timeline, giving us greater control and confidence throughout the project.”

– Shanaz Siraj – General Manager,
Best Western Eastbourne (UK)

“Running a high-energy restaurant and wine bar in the heart of St Kilda, while also serving Richmond’s fun-loving party crowd, is fast-paced, demanding, and full of daily challenges. Excellence in food, drinks, and service must always come first.

That’s why partnering with SandS Australia was invaluable. They took complete ownership of the behind-the-scenes essentials; administration, HR, recruitment, operations, and procurement, allowing us to focus entirely on what we do best: creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.

With SandS as our trusted support partner, we’ve been able to grow with confidence, knowing the business side is managed with professionalism, efficiency, and care, while we pour our energy into delighting our customers every night.”

– Zaza’s Restaurant & Wine Bar – Thriving in St Kilda and Richmond’s Nightlife Scene

“Operating for decades, Tesoriero & Luca Bros is a beloved heritage fruit and vegerable shop deeply embedded in the local community. Serving residents of St Kilda, Balaclava, and surrounding suburbs, they have thrived for decades on one core principle: exceptional quality, personal service, and local relationships, qualities that supermarket chains can’t replicate.

Competing with large supermarkets requires not just heart, but operational intelligence. That’s where partnering with SandS Australia became essential. Their efficient, seasoned team provided indispensable backend support, finance, bookkeeping, payroll, admin, compliance, so Tesoriero & Luca could dedicate themselves entirely to sourcing the freshest produce, preserving traditions, and delivering the warm service their customers cherish.

The result? Operational overheads stayed low, savings were passed on to customers, and the shop maintained its heritage while standing strong against supermarket price wars.”

– Tesoriero & Luca Bros – Nurturing Tradition

“Intuition Consultancies, founded in Ontario over a decade ago, has grown to become a rising star in Canada’s managed IT services space. We serve small and mid-sized businesses across sectors, offering cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, software, CRM, and ERP solutions, with a fully ISO-certified, SOC 2–compliant backbone, rapid 24/7 support, and deeply technical expertise in areas like AI and high-availability infrastructure .

When we expanded into Australia, we faced the familiar challenges of setting up a new entity: company registration, accounting systems, tax and compliance frameworks, and ongoing administrative and operational support. That’s where SandS Australia became indispensable.

SandS didn’t just help us with the paperwork, they built our foundation. They structured our accounting systems, managed our tax registrations, and handled all the compliance needs. On top of that, their day-to-day support has been seamless. Their mature, capable team has taken full ownership of the operations, freeing me up to focus on strategic growth, client success, and expanding our footprint.

Working with SandS Australia means we only have to ask for outcomes, and they deliver them, no management oversight needed. Their professionalism and execution have made our international expansion smooth, efficient, and genuinely stress-free.”

– Head of Operations, Intuition Consultancies Inc. (Canada & Australia)

“Partnering with SandS Australia was a game-changer for us. EWR is a leading corporate destination services provider with operations across Australia and internationally, formed from the 2020 merger of Elite Executive Services and Woodhams Relocation Centre, and delivering end-to-end destination, immigration and move-management support for corporate moves.

With that scale comes complexity. I needed to stay close to strategy and the Board, but day-to-day finance still had to run flawlessly, cashflow, payroll, month-end, controls, reporting and system hygiene. SandS embedded an experienced, mature team that took full ownership of the operational finance load (including the messy, complex bits) and tightened our processes so decisions could move faster and risks came down. That freed me to focus on pricing, margin improvement, capital planning and governance with the Board, while SandS quietly kept the engine room humming.

In short: SandS delivered reliable execution, professional management and zero hand-holding. We asked for outcomes; they delivered them consistently.”

– Head of Finance, Elite Woodhams Relocation (EWR)

“Like many Australian businesses, Electrocom Solutions struggled to find the right finance, accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and administration talent to manage and grow the business sustainably and affordably. After trying multiple internal hires and external providers, often at high cost and with damaging results due to poor skills, the company was fortunate to partner with SandS Australia.

What set SandS apart was the breadth of expertise we bring across disciplines. Instead of being locked into costly part-time roles or full-time overheads, Electrocom only pays for the precise hours and skills required. This efficiency allows the business to scale without financial waste.

But the greatest benefit is the peace of mind: SandS is a professionally managed, world-class firm. Our senior managers and partners oversee all team members, ensuring every deliverable meets best-practice standards. For Electrocom, this means no management burden, no supervision stress; just clear requests followed by timely, high-quality results.”

– Electrocom Solutions – Achieving Scalable, Stress-Free Growth with SandS Australia

Black Knight Security – A Successful Business Launch with SandS Australia

The founders of Black Knight Security each brought decades of frontline experience in the security industry. However, while they were highly skilled in their core profession, they faced the same challenge that holds back many great operators: the leap from being employees to running a business of their own.

Starting a business is far more complex than technical expertise. Beyond security knowledge, the owners needed to manage cash flow, navigate compliance, build operations, recruit staff, and establish efficient finance and administration systems. These hurdles are often expensive and overwhelming, which is why so many skilled professionals remain stuck working for others, unable to fully realize their potential or grow personally, professionally, and financially.

This is where Black Knight Security was fortunate to partner with SandS Australia. We stepped in to remove those barriers by providing the complete finance, operations, HR, and administrative support framework they needed. This allowed the founders to focus on what they do best, delivering world-class security services, while we handled the complexity of structuring and scaling their business.

With SandS Australia’s backing, Black Knight Security was not only able to get off the ground but also to grow on solid foundations, positioning them for long-term stability and success.

“The SandS finance professional gave us the depth and breadth of finance skills we needed at less than half the cost of hiring ourselves”

Hadean Supercomputing

“The placement we had did such an amazing job bringing us up to date on two years of accounting backlogs. She is so easy to work with.”

Big Chair

“Our placement was done when we were short 3 accounting team members. Their senior partner made the placement process so easy.”

Landells Signs

“The Flierl Street component of the Hope Vale Digital Services Centre required practical coordination between the new building works and the existing Council administration precinct. With the site accessed from Flierl Street and the works adjoining an operating Council complex, the project required careful attention to staging, services, access, compliance, contractor obligations and community impact.

SandS Australia supported Council by helping bring structure to the tender documentation and design-and-construct requirements, ensuring contractors were given clearer expectations around methodology, program, local participation, WHS, insurances, services coordination and handover obligations.

This support helped Council progress the project with better visibility over construction risk, procurement requirements and funding obligations before the project moved into delivery.

SandS Australia’s strength is not only preparing documents, it is understanding what those documents need to achieve in the real world: better contractor responses, clearer accountability, stronger governance and less pressure on Council’s internal team.”

Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire CouncilFlierl Street Project

“The Link Road Project reflects SandS Australia’s practical approach to supporting infrastructure and council-related delivery work. Our team helped bring structure, documentation discipline and project coordination support to a project environment where clear scope, stakeholder alignment, delivery expectations and risk visibility were essential.

SandS Australia’s role focused on helping the client move from fragmented project information toward a more organised delivery pathway, ensuring key decisions, documentation requirements and practical next steps were easier to understand and manage.

For councils and regional organisations, infrastructure projects often place significant pressure on already stretched internal teams. SandS Australia helps reduce that pressure by providing experienced project support, commercial oversight and structured coordination so the client can move forward with greater confidence.

This project demonstrates the value of having a practical advisory and project support partner who can step in quickly, organise the moving parts and help keep momentum toward delivery.”

Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire CouncilLink Road Project

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