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Before Sleek, Yannick was stuck with an accountant who left urgent emails unanswered for days, piled on hidden costs for simple requests, and made him spend hours chasing paperwork instead of winning new clients. The delays drained his cash flow, slowed decision-making, and held back business growth.
Since switching, he gets proactive accounting guidance, and far more support for the same cost. With unlimited accounting and tax support, plus a yearly tax advisory session, Sleek helps ‘The Cleaning Company’ minimise taxes and maximise profits.
About ‘The Cleaning Company’
The Cleaning Company has built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality cleaning services in Australia. Founded in 2020, the company operates across three main service lines:
- Residential cleaning: Specializing in end-of-lease cleans that leave homes spotless
- Commercial cleaning: Delivering cleaning solutions designed to meet business needs across industries.
- After-builders clean: Ensuring renovations and construction project spaces are spotless, safe, and move-in ready.
With over 5,000 clients served, The Cleaning Company has built a reputation for customer-first service, and most new clients come through word-of-mouth referrals. Yannick and his team stay deeply involved, treating every client “as if they were our first.”
The challenge: An accountant holding back growth
What started as a convenient choice, working with his first accountant, soon became one of the biggest barriers to scaling ‘The Cleaning Company’. Instead of getting timely support, the founder got stuck in follow-ups instead of running the business, growing frustration, and a sense that his accountant was slowing his business down instead of helping him move forward.
The key challenges included:
- Unresponsive accountant: Urgent emails went unanswered for days. Critical decisions were delayed, and compliance deadlines loomed closer each time, leaving him stressed, exposed, and worried about penalties.
- Surprise charges: Even basic requests, like retrieving a BAS statement, came with extra fees. Over time, these hidden costs chipped away at cash flow and made him reluctant to even ask for help.
- Lack of proactive guidance: Without advice on tax planning or business structuring, opportunities to save money and optimise growth slipped through the cracks.
- Lost time: Instead of focusing on staff and clients, hours were lost chasing paperwork and follow-ups. Time that should have fuelled growth was swallowed by the admin.
“It felt like I was paying more and getting less. My accountant wasn’t supporting growth, they were holding it back.”
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Why did Sleek become the partner he needed?
After switching to Sleek, since the very first day, he experienced:
- From waiting to proactive support
- From chasing paperwork to chasing growth
- From hidden fees to full confidence
“Now, I feel supported, I get the same level of service for the same cost, and I don’t have to deal with the boring stuff like payroll anymore.”
The results: Time back, money saved, and zero stress
- 8+ hours saved every week: With Sleek handling it all, the founder now invests that full day into staff training and winning new contracts; work that actually grows his business.
- $3,000-$5,000 saved annually: No hidden fees, no penalties, and smarter tax optimisation. The result? Stronger cash flow and more resources to reinvest back into the business.
- 0% compliance risks: No missed deadlines. No BAS penalties. No ATO headaches. With Sleek, compliance became a silent strength instead of a constant worry.
- 25% increase in monthly revenue: Freed-up time led to a new hire focused on labour hire services, directly driving a 25% lift in monthly revenue.
“Now I finally feel like I can sleep at night, I know Sleek is on top of everything”.
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From frustration to freedom with Sleek
1. Expert guidance
He highlights the ongoing support he receives from his dedicated accountant, who is always available to answer his questions, whether it’s about bookkeeping, accounting, or tax. That unlimited access gives him support throughout the year and empowered to plan, rather than just reacting at tax time.
2. Transparent pricing:
While the fees were similar to those of his old accountant, he now receives double the service. As part of Sleek’s PRO plan, Yannick has unlimited access to bookkeeping, accounting, and tax advice throughout the year, plus a complimentary annual tax advisory session, which helps him maximise profit and minimise taxes. Sleek includes these services upfront, without the hidden costs.
3. Registered ASIC agent
Sleek isn’t just an accountant. As a registered ASIC agent, the team also manages company and trust registrations qualitatively. The founder values having everything under one roof, handled by people who know his business.
4. Excellent customer service
Yannick got quicker replies to his concerns. He highlighted this responsiveness as one of the most important differences: he feels genuinely supported, not left waiting or chasing answers.
“The difference is Sleek doesn’t just wait for me to ask. My accountant knows my business, spots what’s next, and helps me prepare everything in advance. That kind of proactive support means I’m never caught off guard”.
Yannick’s advice: Don’t wait to get the right accounting partner
The advice is simple: save your time as a business owner. Yannick emphasizes that other businesses in the cleaning business should delegate accounting, bookkeeping, and paperwork to a good advisory partner early on.
For the founder of ‘The Cleaning Company’, partnering with Sleek has been the way to make that shift. Not only does he spend less time on accounts, but he also gets proactive guidance and confidence that everything is handled properly.
He’s so confident in Sleek that he’s already recommended them to his sister and business partner, both of whom also run cleaning businesses and are now happy Sleek clients.
Ready to scale without stress?
Like Yannik, you don’t have to settle for delays, hidden fees, or stress. Sleek is built to give back your time and peace of mind. Talk to an expert now and see how it can help you grow.
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