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✨Behind The Door – Meet “Daniel Spencer” of SLEEK

Daniel’s Journey with Sleek

 

Daniel’s journey with Sleek began with a simple observation: brilliant ideas were getting stuck in the clutter of paperwork. Over the years, he watched countless founders arrive full of passion, only to be slowed down by registrations, compliance rules, and unexpected accounting hurdles. Instead of accepting this as “just the way it is,” Daniel became determined to change that narrative.

 

Today, he stands at the heart of Sleek’s mission to empower entrepreneurs, helping them turn their ideas into real, thriving businesses without the overwhelm. In our conversation, Daniel opens up about what inspires his work, the common patterns he sees among new founders, and the foundational steps that can truly make or break a business in its early days.

 

🌟 Here’s What Daniel Shared with Us

 

1️⃣ What inspired Sleek to support start-ups?


We believe starting a business should be simple, fast, and transparent — not buried in paperwork. For eight years, Sleek has helped founders avoid compliance headaches by offering a digital, streamlined way to start and manage their businesses across Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the UK.

 

2️⃣ What’s the biggest challenge founders face in Australia?


Most struggle with understanding compliance. ASIC and ATO requirements can be detailed and overwhelming. Sleek helps founders get their structure, registrations, and tax setup right from day one, preventing costly issues later.

 

3️⃣ How does Sleek make accounting easier?


Our approach is built on clarity and automation. With fixed, transparent pricing and seamless integrations like Xero, entrepreneurs get real‑time financial insights — saving time, reducing stress, and enabling better decisions.

 

4️⃣ A success story you’re proud of?


The Cleaning Company switched to Sleek after dealing with hidden fees and slow support. With Sleek PRO, they gained proactive advice and consolidated bookkeeping and compliance — resulting in 25% revenue growth and 8+ hours saved weekly.

 

5️⃣ Your top advice for new founders?


Set strong financial foundations early. Use cloud tools, choose the right structure, and stay compliant — it’s key to confident, informed growth.

 

💁 Daniel Spencer

Head of Partnerships, Australia

📧 daniel@sleek.com
📱 +61 410 086 921
🏢 +61 2 9100 0480 |  https://sleek.com/au/
🔗 Connect on LinkedIn

 

🚀 Ready to Simplify Your Business?

Contact or book a free consultation 👉 https://sleek.com/au/

 

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✨Space Highlights | Nuna Terra Ceramics

“The soul of the Earth” — Nuna Terra (Quechua Nuna = spirit, soul; Latin Terra = Earth) is more than a pottery studio. We believe in creativity, mindfulness, and the healing power of nature. Working with clay slows life down, allowing you to connect with your emotions, express yourself, and experience the therapeutic benefits of art.

 

Nuna Terra is not just about pottery — it’s a community-focused, artistic, and healing movement that blends ancestral ceramic techniques with yoga, body movement, singing, and other healing practices. In community, we create the connections that strengthen and sustain us on life’s journey.

 

🌸Location: Howell Cl, Newport NSW 2106, Australia —

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6y27QmM7A5BsWy2T7

 

✨Features & Offerings

  • Pottery classes and workshops
  • Online sale of handcrafted ceramics
  • Creative and therapeutic experiences: yoga, movement, singing, and art therapy
  • Healing, mindfulness, and self-expression opportunities

 

✨Venue & Space Options

  • Space Options: Studio + events outdoors, Private Room(s)

  • Venue Offer: Catering & Space

  • Amenities: Easy street parking, free parking area, public parking nearby

 

🕰️Hours (Spazii Booking):

  • Mon–Thu: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

  • Fri–Sat: 9:00 am – 7:30 pm

  • Sun: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm

  • Public Holidays Closed

 

✨Area & Capacity: 20sqm | 6 seats | 1 standing

 

📌Booking Options

  • 8 or more group bookings

  • Food & Drink deals available

 

🛎️ Booking Support

Book via Spazii: 👉 https://www.spazii.com/booking-details/?venueId=4498

 

🎨Immerse yourself in creativity, mindfulness, and community

 

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✨Space Highlights | Penrith the Flower Shop

One of Penrith’s best-kept secrets…
The Flower Shop blends vintage charm with a touch of luxury, transporting guests to the smoke-filled underground bars of early 20th-century Europe.

 

🕰️ Special Offer for Event Hosts

Available Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays (9AM–5PM)

✨ Full-day venue hire: $500

🌸 Capacity: 80 seated | 150 standing

🌸 Location: 437 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750

 

☕ Optional add-ons: Sandwich platters + fresh coffee for your guests

 

📞 Contact Sam: 0468 822 878

 

📸 Instagram: @theflowershoppenrith

 

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✨Space Highlights | Western Sydney Startup Hub

 One of Parramatta’s most versatile creative spaces…
The Western Sydney Startup Hub, powered by Spacecubed, blends modern functionality with heritage character—designed for entrepreneurs, creators, and event hosts ready to innovate, connect, and grow.

 

🌟 Venue Highlights


🌸 Atmosphere: Professional, flexible, and innovation-focused
🌸 Capacity: 150 seated | 500 standing
🌸 Size: 2000 sqm
🌸 Location: 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta NSW 2151

 

🕰️ Special Offer for Event Hosts

✨ Available Mondays to Fridays (8:30 AM–4:30 PM)
✨ Full-day venue hire: $550
Perfect for: Business networking, social gatherings, creative work (film, photo shoot, etc.), tech-focused events (AV system, screen/TV/projector), workshops, training, meetings, seminars

 

☕ Coworking Day Pass offers

✨ Day Pass: $40
✨ Includes: Unlimited tea & coffee, High-speed internet, Power socket for laptop charging
✨ 30 min. access to soundproof phone booth (booking essential upon arrival)

 

📞 Contact: (02) 7255 9785

 

🛎️ Claim your booking: https://www.spazii.com/consumer-booking-details/?venueId=4372

 

🔗 Discover more: https://hello.spacecubed.com/western-sydney-startup-hub

 

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✨Space Highlights | Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park

Cricket Central is the elite training and event hub for cricket in NSW, featuring world-class indoor net lanes, turf lanes, boardrooms, and dedicated event spaces—all designed to support high-performance athletes and community programs alike.

 

🕰️ Special Offer for Event Hosts

✨ Available Monday to Friday (8:30AM–5:30PM)
✨ Hire options include indoor nets, turf lanes, 16 boardrooms, auditorium, balcony, and class/lecture rooms
✨ Booking must be made at least 24 hours in advance
✨ Daily hire rate: $950

 

🌸 Location: 161 Silverwater Rd, Silverwater NSW 2128

 

🎯 Perfect for:

Sports clinics, team workshops, seminars, training sessions, creative shoots, corporate meetings, and events

☕ Free onsite parking, wheelchair accessible, café onsite

 

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✨Space Highlights | Pure Brew – Coworking & Meeting Venue

 A vibrant community hub nestled in leafy Gordon—just a 2-minute walk from Gordon Station.


Pure Brew is a warm and versatile venue designed to foster productivity, connection, and collaboration over good coffee and great conversation. Ideal for professionals, teams, and social groups alike.

 

🌟 Venue Highlights

🌸 Atmosphere: Welcoming, community-driven, productivity-friendly, and quiet
🌸 Capacity: Flexible for both casual and formal use—perfect for group meetings, workshops, and gatherings
🌸 Location: 1 St Johns Ave, Gordon NSW 2072 — just steps from Gordon Station 🚉

 

🕰️ Special Offer for Group Bookings

✨ Available Monday to Friday (8:00 AM–5:30 PM)
✨ Weekend access: Saturday & Sunday (1:30 PM–4:00 PM)
✨ Group Booking (8+ people): $28 per person, includes food & drink deal
Perfect for business networking, church gatherings, team-building sessions, training, meetings, and seminars

 

☕ Coworking Day Pass Offers

✨ Day Pass: $25
✨ Includes food, drinks & exclusive perks
✨ Ideal for laptop workers, freelancers, and remote teams

 

💸 Cancellation-friendly for planners who need flexibility


✔ Cancel free up to 7 days before event
✔ 50% refund if cancelled 3 days before
❌ No refunds or reschedules within 3 days of event

 

🛎️ Booking support via Spazii: https://www.spazii.com/booking-details/?venueId=4351

 

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✨Space Highlights | Peter Vickers Business Group

A professional and welcoming shared workspace on Sydney’s North Shore—just opposite Coles with cafés, restaurants, and transport at your doorstep.

 

Peter Vickers Business Group offers freelancers, consultants, and small businesses a fully equipped office environment designed to foster productivity, connection, and growth.

 

🌟 Venue Highlights

🌸 Atmosphere: Professional, community-driven, bright, and open-plan with breakout areas

🌸 Capacity: 11 ready-to-use desks with computers, plus two bookable meeting rooms

🌸 Location: 2/345 Pacific Highway, Lindfield NSW 2070 — opposite Coles, close to public transport 🚉

 

🕰️ Flexible Lease Options

✨ Weekly: $166 per person (all-inclusive)

✨ Monthly: $720 per person (covering internet, utilities, shared facilities & equipment)

Ideal for small teams, remote workers, and growing businesses

 

☕ Amenities Included

✨ Complimentary tea & coffee in shared kitchen

✨ Fast, secure internet and access to color printers

✨ Networking opportunities with in-house accountants and insurance brokers

💸 Flexible and Transparent Pricing

✔ Short and long-term leases available

✔ All-inclusive with no hidden fees

 

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✨Space Highlights | BREED: Sunrise Studio

A creative and professional podcast and content creation hub in Quakers Hill, designed for storytellers, teams, and entrepreneurs.

The Sunrise Studio offers high-quality audio equipment, modern meeting rooms, and private offices — perfect for producing standout content or hosting seamless meetings and training sessions.

 

🌟 Venue Highlights

🌸 Atmosphere: Inspiring, tech-savvy, and flexible
🌸 Capacity: Podcast studio + multiple meeting rooms & private offices of various sizes
🌸 Location: T2A Nirimba Education Precinct, Warawara Cct, Quakers Hill.. Easily accessible from Seven Hills Station 🚉

 

🕰️ Access & Rates

✨ Mon–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM
🎙️ Podcast Studio: $35/hr (50% OFF first session with SPAZI)
📋 Meeting Rooms: $40–$60/hr
🏢 Private Offices: from $270/month (S, M, L options)

 

☕ Included Amenities

✨ Pro podcast gear, fast Wi-Fi, breakout areas, kitchen
🚗 Easy transport + on-site & nearby parking

 

🛎️ Booking support via Spazii: https://www.spazii.com/booking-details/?venueId=4727

 

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✨ Behind The Door – Sarah Matthews

Sarah Matthews, is the passionate CEO of the Little BIG Foundation. With a strong belief in the power of community and human connection, Sarah has dedicated her career to tackling loneliness and helping people feel a greater sense of belonging.

 

Since founding the Little BIG Foundation, Sarah has led a movement that transforms simple social moments into meaningful change. Her leadership style is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and trust — empowering local people to take the lead in creating spaces where kindness and connection thrive.

 

Under her guidance, the Little BIG House in Summer Hill has become a vibrant community hub that welcomes hundreds of locals every month.

 

Here’s what Sarah shared with us:


 

💫 What impact has Little BIG made so far?

“In just four years, we’ve gathered over 50 volunteers and hosts who run 90+ events monthly at our Little BIG House in Summer Hill. We’ve seen a 7% drop in loneliness, 17% more social contact, and an 18% rise in neighbours knowing each other. Even better, 73% of attendees meet someone new!”

 


🤝 How does Little BIG bring people together?

“We create spaces where neighbours naturally connect — from parents’ groups to beer tastings and workplace “Good Work” activations. Our secret is volunteers: locals who host events, share skills, and welcome others. By supporting them with training and confidence-building, we help build lasting habits of kindness and connection — the true foundation of togetherness.”


 

💭 Which personal belief shapes your leadership most?

“I believe in getting out of the way of good people. Local people have incredible ideas that bring others together and deliver real social impact. By letting them lead — and focusing on the conditions that help them succeed, like a beautiful low-cost venue, confidence-building, and structural support — we can achieve so much more together.”


 

🚀 What excites you about Little BIG’s future?

“I’m excited for the day when having a Little BIG House in every new development becomes the norm, where no significant development takes place without considering the social well-being of both existing residents and newcomers.”

“I’m also inspired by how we’re linking our impact goals with property sector outcomes, creating a more sustainable model than relying solely on grants or donations. It’s an approach increasingly embraced across the not-for-profit and social enterprise sectors.”


 

💖 A story that captures why you do this work?

“I was honoured to speak at the Parliamentary Inquiry into Loneliness, where Little BIG was featured as a case study of success at the NSW Government level. But our biggest impact is local — like a volunteer who said they now feel confident to reach out and invite another parent to join their group. That’s the heart of Little BIG — empowering kindness and connection in everyday life.”

 

Stay Connected:
🌐 Website: www.littlebigfoundation.org
📱 Instagram: @summerhilllittlebighouse
🔗LinkedIn: Little BIG Foundation

✨ Behind The Door – Andrea Comastri

Andrea is Co-founder and CEO of  Hotel Etico, the first award-winning not for profit social enterprise hotel in Australia, employing and training young people with disability, challenging the wider community to see both the human and economic value of an inclusive society and partnering with the Australian tourism and hospitality industry to make it the most inclusive in the world.

 

A strong believer in the transformative power of social enterprises to create sustainable impact, Andrea is an expert changemaker with over 25 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector.

 

He held executive, director, and advisory roles in charities and philanthropy in areas including disability, youth unemployment, homelessness, domestic violence, addiction, aged care, and education.

 

Andrea is an Honorary Industry Fellow at the UTS Business School, a 2022 AMP Tomorrow Maker, and a 2024 WestpacScholar Social Change Fellow.

 

In this heartfelt interview, Andrea shares his inspiring journey in his own words:


 

💡 What sparked Hotel Etico?

“I’ve always worked in the not-for-profit sector and been motivated by social justice. When I was approached by the founders of Hotel Etico in Italy, I knew the model would work here. Together with Alex Toselli and Tracylee Arestides, we built Hotel Etico as Australia’s first not-for-profit social enterprise hotel.”


 

❤️ What drives your mission?

“It comes down to fairness, dignity, and belief in potential. Meaningful employment provides financial independence, restores confidence, and shifts how people see themselves. Too many talented individuals are left out because society underestimates them. I’m driven to challenge that.”


 

🌱 A transformation story

“One notable one is our graduate Quinn, a young autistic man who joined us at 19 with little experience. After graduating, he became an apprentice Chef at the prestigious Fairmont Resort. His potential was always there; it just needed to be discovered and nurtured.”


 

💬 Misconceptions you’re breaking

“People often focus on limitations or fear of doing the wrong thing. At Hotel Etico, we show that with the right environment, everyone can be productive and live with dignity. Employers should look beyond productivity and see the holistic value — inclusive workplaces are better for staff, culture, and customers.”


 

🌍Advice for purpose-led founders

“Embrace diversity — it brings immense value. See the dedication people with disability bring. Ask for help, don’t be afraid, and talk to others who’ve done it. You’ll discover the powerful world of inclusive hospitality.”


 

At Spazii, we celebrate changemakers like Andrea who lead with compassion, purpose, and vision — reminding us that inclusion is not just possible, but powerful.

 

🌐 Website: hoteletico.com.au