“Thank you to Starfire Solutions. Your prompt response to our request for assistance and your professional attention have made what was potentially a trying time a real pleasure. Thanks to you and your team’s skills and professionalism. Our desired outcomes were achieved on time and on budget.

This has been a perfect example of why more people should employ professional consultants to assist them on specific tasks. It has leveraged the time of our team to achieve the maximum result.”

Ian Gaffel, General Manager, Austchilli

" Over 12 Months ago Willowbank Raceway engaged the services of Neil McPhillips from Starfire Solutions for strategic business advice on many levels of our operation. Over this period we have developed many new strategies for our not for profit company in the areas of corporate governance, operational management, financial management and strategic planning that have ensured accountable growth and professionalism over our entire operation in a very short space of time. Many Thanks Starfire Solutions"

Steve Bettes, Managing Director, Willowbank Raceway

“My company has contracted Starfire Solutions to assist with growth management planning. This has involved analysing the business, providing recommendations about organisational and administrative restructuring, HR issues and financial management. Starfire offer a personalised service, coming to us on a regular basis. Neil and Rod realise how important it is that we keep operating the business while they assist with management advice. It has been a great help to us to have Starfire Solutions involved at this critical time in our business growth.”

Tony Stephens, Owner/Operator, Tony Stephens Refrigeration

"Abbotsleigh Citrus engaged the services of Starfire Solutions to put together our application for a major Federal Government program for an upgrade and expansion of our existing packing facilities.  Our application was successful and we were approved for nearly $600,000 in government funding.  I am certain our success can be largely attributed to the comprehensive and professional application that Starfire Solutions and in particular, Rod Ainsworth, put together for us.  I was continually impressed with Starfire Solutions' high levels of service and their ability to produce quality work within tight timeframes.  I have no hesitation in recommending the services of Starfire Solutions and sincerely thank them for helping to make our project a reality."

Michael McMahon, Abbotsleigh Citrus, Gin Gin

“We would like to acknowledge the great work that Starfire Solutions has done for our business in assisting us to grow and find direction. We have had the pleasure of working with Rod Ainsworth and Neil McPhillips and found the consultancy they completed for us went beyond what was expected. The work completed was both thorough and professional and they always had time to support us when needed. We would not hesitate to recommend Starfire Solutions and we will continue to use the company for further consultancy work.”

“Boonah Shire Council has engaged the consultancy services of Neil McPhillips and Rod Ainsworth, Starfire Solutions, on economic and cultural development projects with value for money outcomes successfully achieved. Their collective knowledge and experience is enhanced by personal and practical service delivery. The foundations for the success of the Boonah and District Cultural Centre Foundation were laid by the enterprise and expertise of these consultant practitioners.”

Ian Flint, Former CEO, Boonah Shire Council

“In relation to the Economic Development strategy can I just say thank you for the professional manner in which it was conducted, the level of consultation around the region both through the workshops and the individual meetings or telephone conversations, the communication channels between yourselves and our office and lastly for the ability to stick to some fairly tight timeframes but still produce the deliverables requested and to standard that meet our needs in terms of being able to transfer most of it directly into the RGMF document.

We look forward to being involved with your organisation in a range of other projects throughout the region.”

Mark Saunders, Former Project Manager, Wide Bay 2020, Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport & Recreation

"The Gladstone State Development Centre recently engaged Starfire Solutions to assist with a pre-feasibility project and an industry analysis project.  Their ability to quickly understand your requirements and deliver exactly what you have requested under very short timelines is impressive.  I have no hesitation in recommending Starfire Solutions to assist with hands on practical research and reports in the regional development field."

Andrew Bauer, Former Director, State Development Centre, Gladstone

"Starfire Solutions were engaged by South Burnett CTC Inc and the South Burnett Enterprise Centre to develop a funding proposal and business plan for a Small Enterprise Entrepreneurship Project. As is so common with projects of this kind we were under extreme time pressure yet had to compile a very detailed and focused proposal.  The team very rapidly grasped the complex and unusual circumstances in which we operate and with amazing dedication and speed produced an excellent application. Their patience and cooperation with our staff and board was exemplary and their expertise greatly contributed to our operations, not just the one project.  Their willingness to tailor their fees to our capacity and to share the financial risks involved in the application process was much appreciated. We look forward to working with Starfire Solutions again at the earliest opportunity."

Nina Temperton, CEO, South Burnett CTC Inc

"I write with respect to the recently completed Sport and Recreation Submission that you prepared on behalf of Winton Shire Council. Your preparation of the submission was of a very high standard, with the proposal being tailored to match Winton Shire’s needs. Your work was thorough and accurate and your dealings with Council’s staff equally professional. We look forward to being involved with your organisation in other projects in our Shire.”

Greg Coulton, CEO, Winton Shire Council

“I have used Starfire Solutions (Neil McPhillips) on several occasions now covering such areas as group facilitation, strategic and operational planning and governance advice, and on all occasions I have been very pleased with the services he has provided. I first engaged Neil’s services as word-of-mouth suggested he was knowledgeable in regional development and local government; our core roles, and I say without hesitation that I have found this to be the case.  When I look to a consultant for assistance, I look for professionalism, timeliness, practicality and no bull, and Starfire Solutions (Neil) delivers across these.” 

David Arnold, General Manager, Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD)