"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Catie from Business Solution Hub over the past few months and have been thoroughly impressed by her expertise, creativity, and actionable ideas for our business.
Catie took the time to truly understand our needs, providing thoughtful recommendations that inspired us to take meaningful steps forward. She went above and beyond to ensure we felt supported, even when I couldn’t implement some suggestions due to time constraints, remaining patient, encouraging, and always available to help. Catie’s extensive business experience, coupled with the collective knowledge of the Business Solution Hub team, makes them an invaluable resource for any business seeking growth and innovation."
Meet our team of industry specialists, here to support you with expert HR and workplace relations advice tailored to the building and construction sector.
We’re approachable, knowledgeable, and committed to making complex issues easy to understand. From customised employment contracts to practical workplace policies, we provide clear, reliable tools and advice to help you manage your business with confidence.
Lina Altarifi
Executive Director
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Lina Altarifi
Executive Director
Lina is the General Manager for Constructive Legal Solutions and Business Solutions Hub. Lina holds a bachelor’s degree in business, a major in accounting, an MBA, CPA, and has completed her Entrepreneurship and Innovation training at Stanford University.
Lina brings with her extensive experience in managing business operations of Fortune 500 companies, has profitably accelerated revenue growth, and led transformational change programs to position businesses for continued success in challenging environments. Lina has been instrumental in enabling companies to succeed through their start-up, scale-up, and managing their transformation programs.
Lina is passionate about building, leading and inspiring high-performing teams who consistently deliver beyond expectations to their clients and business partners.
Louise Clearwater
HR Consultant
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Louise Clearwater
HR Consultant
Louise Clearwater is a senior HR professional with 15+ years’ experience across advisory, consultancy and management roles in commercial and NFP sectors. She supports SMBs with expertise in HR policy, employee relations, performance and dispute resolution. Louise holds a BA (First Class Honours in Psychology), a Master of HR Management and is a certified professional member of AHRI.
Agnes Reed
Finance Manager
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Agnes Reed
Finance Manager
Agnes has over 25 years of experience in finance and commerce, both as a senior financial analyst in multinational companies and as a finance manager for local businesses. She has supported companies across a range of industries including information technology, consulting, and professional services.
Known for her meticulous attention to detail and commitment to service excellence, Agnes delivers tailored financial solutions that drive results. She specialises in credit control, debt management, and credit collection, along with profit optimisation and cashflow management. Her expertise also extends to core financial administration functions such as payroll, accounts payable and receivable, pricing, banking, and ledger reconciliations.
Agnes holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Accounting.
Maryanne Podolczak
Bookkeeping and Payroll Specialist
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Maryanne Podolczak
Bookkeeping and Payroll Specialist
Maryanne brings more than 20 years of expertise in bookkeeping, payroll and back-office operations across diverse industries, including finance, information technology, not-for-profits and trades. With a keen eye for detail and a deep commitment to her craft, Maryanne is driven by a passion for forging genuine client relationships built on trust, credibility and measurable value. Her clients consistently praise her exceptional service, often returning with repeat business and positive testimonials.
With a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Accounting and IT, Maryanne is not only a certified bookkeeper, but also a licensed BAS Agent and a member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). Her dedication to excellence makes her a trusted partner who consistently goes above and beyond to support her clients’ success.
Peter Evans
Corporate Governance Consultant
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Peter Evans
Corporate Governance Consultant
Peter Evans originally trained as an Electrical and Electronic Engineer and then moved in his career through a variety of technical, strategic, operational and governance roles.
He holds an MBA and Master of Leadership from Deakin University and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management from the Governance Institute of Australia, winning the Ian Falconer Prize for the best graduate in 2022. This degree qualifies him as a Chartered Secretary. He is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.
John Wulff
Principal Business Advisory Consultant
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John Wulff
Principal Business Advisory Consultant
John Wulff is a Principal Business Advisory Consultant for the Business Solutions Hub. He is an experienced consultant with exposure to a multitude of industries over the past 34 years.
John has a banking background of 22 years and 12 years as a management consultant. John has a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Henley in the UK. He is passionate about making a difference in businesses and applies his experience and knowledge to assist them on their business journey wherever they may be.