Peppermint iT Named in Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders for 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Peppermint iT has been named one of Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders for 2025 by Inside Small Business. This recognition underscores the remarkable passion, innovation and commitment of our team to helping businesses thrive through technology.

Leadership at the Heart of Our Success

As a female-led tech company, Peppermint iT thrives under the leadership of our CEO, Lou Rice. Her vision and unwavering dedication have propelled the company to award-winning success. Lou’s guidance empowers our team to innovate, grow and make a tangible difference for our clients.

A Shared Achievement

This honour isn’t just about Peppermint iT, it’s about every small business owner who has pushed through long nights, uncertain times and endless to-do lists because they believed in something bigger. It’s about our amazing clients who trust us with their technology, the team who bring our vision to life every day, and the inspiring community of businesses who support one another.

What the Award Means

The Top 50 Small Business Leaders list, curated by Inside Small Business, celebrates resilient leaders who have:

∙ Embraced innovation and new business models,

∙ Overcome significant challenges,

∙ Built businesses that contribute to their communities and often to broader economic and social outcomes.  

For 2025, the publicly released list features business leaders from a diverse range of industries and geographies across Australia. Being on this list is both recognition of past achievement and a signal of future potential.

A Heartfelt Thank You

We extend a huge thank you to our amazing clients, partners and the community for being part of this journey. We wouldn’t have done it without you!​

A special mention goes to:

∙ Matt Alderton, CEO of business-networking organisation Bx (Growing Business xPONENTIALLY) for encouragement, structure and wisdom around mastering award submissions and business storytelling.

∙ Our coaches, Ryll Burgin-Doyle and Craig from 90 Degrees Global who helped us find clarity, focus and direction by breaking long-term goals into daily actions.

∙ The team at Inside Small Business and particularly Mia Lockett and Kate Engler for shining a spotlight on small-business stories that show how much passion and purpose drive our economy forward.

What’s Next: Let’s Grow Smarter, Faster and Stronger

If you’re looking for technology solutions tailored to your business, ones that allow you to grow smarter, faster and stronger, let’s chat. At Peppermint iT we believe the right digital strategy can be a game-changer.

Here’s to more growth, collaboration and fresh ideas ahead.

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