From Ocean Waste Innovators to Fairtrade Artisans—Meet the Trailblazers Shaping the Future of Australian Small Business
Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders for 2025 Announced
Inside Small Business proudly unveils its 2025 list of Australia’s Top 50 Small Business Leaders, recognizing inspiring entrepreneurs and innovators from across the nation. This year’s roster showcases a remarkable variety of ventures—from a mission-driven toilet paper company transforming education to a creative enterprise turning ocean waste into sustainable art supplies, as well as a Fairtrade-certified toymaker employing hundreds of Nepalese artisans, and many more heroes redefining impact and success in the small business sector.
A Diverse Spectrum of Small Business Excellence
The entries this year reflected a broad array of strengths, including sustainability champions, industry disruptors who challenge the status quo, community-driven enterprises creating social value, and resilient business leaders who have faced and overcome profound personal challenges.
This diverse pool made the judging process both exhilarating and demanding. A dedicated panel—Nikhil Daftary, Katie Gallagher, Bec Alison, Frances Pratt, and Suzanne Moore—invested significant time and expertise curating the shortlist from an impressive set of nominations. Their discerning efforts ensured that the Top 50 list represents the best of innovation, leadership, and community impact Australia’s small businesses embody.
Honouring Contributions Behind the Scenes
The success of this report owes much to the dedication of many passionate contributors. Special thanks go to Inside Small Business journalist Karl Aguilar, who crafted detailed profiles that bring each leader’s story vividly to life. Organizing and launching the report would not have been possible without the efficient support from the team at Octomedia, ensuring seamless coordination throughout the project.
Our gratitude extends to Odoo, whose generous sponsorship made the 2025 Top 50 Report and launch event possible. Their commitment to supporting small business success in Australia remains invaluable.
Impact Beyond Numbers
The Top 50 Small Business Leaders list is more than an accolades roll call—it is a testament to the power of small enterprises as engines of creativity, change, and community cohesion. These leaders are pivotal not only in economic terms but also in fostering ethical, innovative, and sustainable business models that resonate well beyond Australia’s borders.
Behind the spotlighted businesses are stories of courage, ambition, and commitment to making a difference. Their journeys inspire other entrepreneurs to pursue sustainable growth, challenge norms, and deeply engage with their communities. The collective impact of this cohort underscores the vital role small businesses play in shaping a fairer, greener, and more inclusive future.
Looking Ahead
The 2025 Top 50 Small Business Leaders initiative seeks to continually spotlight these remarkable figures who lead with vision and purpose. By sharing their experiences, triumphs, and lessons, the program aims to motivate a new generation of small businesses, supporting Australia’s economic and social fabric in the years to come.
As these leaders forge ahead with innovation and resilience, their stories remind us that true leadership in small business transcends profit—it is about legacy, community upliftment, and sustainable impact.
Australia’s 2025 Top 50 Small Business Leaders represent the diverse spirit, drive, and commitment that define the Australian small business community today—congratulations to all who made the list!
Australia’s 2025 Prime 50 Small Enterprise Leaders
Alanah Jarvis – Sustainable Canvas
Alesha Masaud – Tax App
Beatrice Toh – Hey Doodle
Cathy Dimarchos – Solutions2you Pty Ltd
Chelsea Cucinotta – Honey Buzz PR
Christian Klopfer – Oztables
Claire Wilson – The Various Board Australia
Danielle Imprecise – Northern Tide Attire
Debbie Hatumale-Uy – Solely the Candy Stuff
Elysia Krstevski – Meke Child
Fiona Campbell – VA Lead Community
Helen Lyon – Puremedic Well being (Qiara Probiotics)
Isaac Robinson – Nook Retailer Frances and Lengthy
Isabella Loneragan – Isabella Loneragan Pores and skin and Ragan Pores and skin
Jasmine Parasram – Artistic Enterprise Kitchen
Jason Le – JRNY Digital
Jennifer Rudd – Skincare Enterprise Foundations
Jooli Chan – Tara Treasures
Josh Ingham – Ingham & Co
Karen Tan – ohGiGi
Karina Vibrant – Scoolendar
Kerry Williams – Accessible Accomodation (The Accessible Group)
Lane Stockton – Yarn’n Co Pty Ltd
Laura Corridor – Helio
Lauren Clemmet – The Audacious Company
Lea Priest – Sticky Balsamic
Lisa George – Momentum OT and Distant Staff Queen
Lou Rice – Strapsicle
Louise Ridlen – Peppermint iT
Lucinda Bayly – BAYLY PR
Marija Caruana-Smith – Altura Authorized
Marissa Sweet – The Advertising and marketing Manufacturing unit
Martin Rogers – Realise Enterprise
Matt De Propertis – ChargePost
Melissa Lawson – Acumen Accounting Group Pty Ltd
Melissa Maquire – The Bid Company
Niccii Kugler – Nash + Banks
Nickson Karie – NMCYBER
Nova Rosaia – Warrior One Yoga
Olivia Thwaites – Inexperienced Hip
Paris Zarmairian – Slice of Pie Helps
Petria Cumner – Stirling & Truffles
Raffy Sgroi – Sage Recommendation and Automobile Mechanical Providers
Rasti Vaibhav – Get RARE Properties
Renae Smith – The Atticism
Rosy Mobbs – ecobub
Ryan Griffin – Chunky Duck
Saurabh Arora – Eminence Finance Group
Tammie Rimon – 20/20 Finance Brokers
Tracy Morris – Gypsea Loop
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