IT Solutions
Infused With Care.

Managed IT Services to help YOU work Smarter

Your business deserves better IT

Keep your business moving.
We think ahead, so you don’t have to.

Slow systems. Recurring issues. Support you have to chase. Technology shouldn’t take your attention away from the work you love.

At Peppermint iT, we make IT simple, supportive and human. Our female-founded team helps small and medium businesses get more from their technology, with practical advice and care for the people using it.

From everyday support to security and bigger projects, we get to know your business and make the next steps clear. Our purpose is to help people feel comfortable and confident with technology—and to bring care, clarity and confidence to your business.

Meet the people behind the care ↗
Louise Ridlen, founder of Peppermint iT
Personal support. Practical advice.
Tech infused with care.

Recognition we’re proud of

Our awards.

All awards ↗
Business xCellence Awards winner 2023
Business xCellence Awards winner banner
Australian Small Business Champion Awards finalist 2022
NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards recognition
Local Business Awards finalist 2023
Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards finalist 2023
Business xCellence Awards winner certificate
Business xCellence Awards finalist 2022
Peppermint iT awards recognition
Social impact runner-up recognition
Peppermint iT awards recognition
Local Business Awards recognition
Peppermint iT awards recognition
Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards finalist 2025
Business xCellence Awards recognition
Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards winner 2025
Our 2025 Information Technology award ↗

Does this sound familiar?

Your tech works.
But it takes too much work.

  • You’re constantly chasing IT support.
  • Small issues interrupt the working day.
  • You’re unsure who looks after access, updates or backups.
  • Your systems don’t work well together.
  • You’re paying for technology without a clear picture of its value.

Care makes the difference

Peppermint has iT.
Care. Clarity. Confidence.

Care for your people. Care for your business. Care about getting it right.

Reactive support responds when something goes wrong. Proactive support looks for issues before they disrupt your day. Anticipatory care goes a step further: understanding your business well enough to think about what you’ll need next.

Microsoft or Google. Mac or Windows. Good tools matter—but the management around them matters too. Clear ownership and regular follow-through help your technology stay useful.

The way we care

Thinking ahead.
It’s a people thing.

C

Clear communication

Plain-language advice, clear next steps and open conversations. You should understand what’s happening and why.

A

Approachable people

A team you feel comfortable asking. No question is too small, and you don’t need to speak tech to be heard.

R

Resourceful thinking

Look at the whole picture, explore practical options and plan for what’s next—around the way your business works.

E

Empathetic service

Understand the person behind the problem. Support that respects your time, your confidence and the pressure of your day.

A little story from Louise

Sometimes care looks like a bread roll.

Brit told Louise she wasn’t hungry. Twenty minutes later, she decided she would like the bread roll after all. Louise told her to look in her pocket—she’d already put it there.

It’s a small moment, but it says a lot about care: paying attention, thinking ahead and having something ready when it’s needed.

That’s the approach we bring to your technology. We get to know your people and your plans, so we can help you prepare for the next new starter, the next busy period or the next stage of growth.

We think ahead, so you don’t have to.

Approachable. Anticipatory. Assured. Agile. Accountable.

Business Technology & Security Health Check

A clearer picture.
A practical next step.

Let’s look at what’s working, what’s getting in the way and where your business needs support.

We’ll discuss your people, systems and security, then agree the scope of a review. You can ask about support, access, devices, backups, policies and technology planning.

Request your Health Check ↗

We’ll agree the scope, timing and any fees before work begins. A Health Check starts a conversation; it isn’t a certification or a guarantee of security.

01

Tell us what matters

Share your priorities, recurring frustrations and what you want technology to make easier.

02

Understand the picture

Review the agreed areas and identify responsibilities, gaps and opportunities.

03

Make a practical plan

Prioritise actions, agree owners and decide what support makes sense for your business.

Care beyond the help desk

Our purpose.

IT Lady Connect

Making technology more accessible

Through IT Lady Connect, we support digital mentorship and inclusion, helping underrepresented groups and older Australians build skills and confidence with technology.

Meet IT Lady Connect ↗

Good tech.
Real-world impact.

Small actions. A lasting ripple.

Our partnership with B1G1 connects the work we do with opportunities to support education, wellbeing, community and environmental projects.

When we help you, you help others too.

Explore B1G1’s purpose ↗

IT support for Sydney businesses

Your questions.
Clear answers.

What does Peppermint iT do?

Peppermint iT provides managed IT support, business cybersecurity, technology reviews and projects, websites and Microsoft 365 support for small and medium businesses. Our team is based in North Sydney. We agree services around your people, systems and priorities.

What is managed IT support?

Managed IT brings everyday support, maintenance and planning into an ongoing service agreement. Your agreement defines the systems we look after, support hours, response targets and responsibilities. It gives your business clearer ownership of its technology.

Is Microsoft 365 more secure than Google Workspace?

Both can support a secure business environment. The better choice depends on your needs; security also depends on how accounts, access, devices and data are managed. Start by reviewing ownership, settings and the controls your business actually uses.

Explore our approach to business security ↗
How do we switch IT providers?

Start with a conversation about your current setup and goals. We agree the scope and timing of a transition, coordinate access and documentation, and plan handover responsibilities before making changes.

What happens in a Business Technology & Security Health Check?

We discuss your priorities and agree which areas to review, such as support, accounts, devices, backups and security responsibilities. We agree the scope, timing and any fees before work starts, then use the findings to prioritise practical next steps.

Care, in our customers’ words.

“We truly appreciate all the support. Everyone has been a pleasure to deal with. You've helped us navigate a tricky (to say the least) transition with energy and enthusiasm.”
DavidCustomer feedback · December 2025
“So grateful to have Peppermint IT in my life. This goes way beyond technology advice and support. Thank you so much.”
Therese R.Customer feedback · October 2024

Everyday support. Measurable care.

By the numbers.

327

Tickets resolved

Average per month

99.9%

Client satisfaction

Care that makes a difference

<15 min

First response time

A quick start to getting you back on track

30%

Fewer recurring issues

After onboarding