Petina Tieman- Complete Business Solutions
Petina Tieman is the founder of Complete Business Solutions (QLD) Pty Ltd, a Cairns-based company that specializes in consultancy services for business management, mentoring, and leadership development across Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea. Petina's remarkable personal story and the success of her business, which focuses on empowering Indigenous and remote community enterprises, landed her a spot as a finalist for the 34th Annual Indigenous Business Award.
Q: What was Petina Tieman’s early life like?
A: Petina Tieman's early life was marked by significant adversity, including ignorance of her Aboriginal culture, and experiencing a series of hardships such as mental, physical, and sexual abuse. Growing up with a lack of a stable home and facing a series of stepfathers who subjected her to abuse, Petina's resilience was evident from a young age. Despite these challenges, she rose to build a successful life and business.
Q: What was Petina’s journey leading up to starting her business?
A: Petina's path to founding Complete Business Solutions was fraught with personal and professional challenges yet driven by an unwavering determination to improve her life and the lives of others. Initially, Petina faced financial ruin and significant debts after a failed business partnership. Moving to Cairns, she started her business from home and gradually built it into a significant enterprise. Her journey from a victim of her circumstances to a business owner reflects her tenacity and ambition.
Q: What is unique about Complete Business Solutions?
A: Complete Business Solutions stands out for its specialized focus on business management, mentoring, and development services across Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea. Its unique edge lies in its commitment to tailoring services to the individual needs of its clients, particularly focusing on Indigenous, regional, and remote businesses. The company has become known for its holistic approach that combines counselling, life coaching, and business mentoring.
Q: What kind of difficulties did the business face?
A: Establishing Complete Business Solutions involved overcoming several significant challenges, including financial struggles, a highly competitive market, and logistical issues in serving remote areas. Petina's strategic foresight and her personal commitment to her clients allowed the company to navigate these challenges successfully, positioning it as a leader in its field.
Petina pictured with Joseph Assaf AO, Founder and Chariman of the EBA
Q: What growth has the business experienced?
A: Under Petina’s leadership, Complete Business Solutions has witnessed remarkable growth, evolving from a small home-based operation to a large business hub in Cairns. This growth trajectory includes expanding its client base to over 300 per year, many of whom are Indigenous businesses. The company's ability to adapt and thrive, despite initial setbacks, showcases the successful realization of Petina’s vision for Complete Business Solutions.
“I really wanted to be closer to a greater saturation of remote community people so that I could fulfill my passion of helping others and educating and enabling people.”
- Petina Tieman
