Home topics news Image Credit: Souvik Banerjee on Unsplash News News LinkedIn targets SMB market as small business hiring outpaces large firms Yajush Gupta February 18, 2026 LinkedIn launches Premium All-in-One suite as Australian founder numbers surge 58% year-on-year, according to Managing Director Matt Tindale. LinkedIn has launched Premium All-in-One, a suite designed specifically to help small businesses scale, as Australian founder numbers surge 58% year-on-year and entrepreneurial spirit reaches fever pitch. The launch comes as LinkedIn data reveals that between July 2024 and July 2025, the number of members adding ‘Founder’ to their profiles jumped 58%, and has more than tripled since July 2022. One in three Australians are plotting their exit from corporate jobs. Founder numbers triple Matt Tindale, managing director of LinkedIn Australia and New Zealand, said Australian entrepreneurship is booming. “Australian entrepreneurship is booming, with more professionals than ever striking out on their own. But we know that small business owners wear many hats with limited resources. Premium All-in-One gives founders everything they need to find customers, build their brand and hire talent in one place, with guidance on what to do next so they can focus on growing their business instead of managing their tools,” Tindale said. AI is emerging as a leveller against larger competitors, with more than three in 10, 34%, of Australian professionals saying AI has made them more likely to start their own business, and 39% say they would like to work for themselves in the near future. AI levels playing