Author:
Vanessa Lovie
CEO | Bsale Australia bsale.com.au
WHY WOMEN SHOULD BE THINKING ABOUT A CAREER AS A BUSINESS BROKER
W
omen are missing out on great opportunities in the business broking industry due to its apparent links to Real Estate and unfortunate male dominance says the Queensland Chair of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers – Kevin Lovewell.
Kevin Lovewell
Business Broker and Director M. 0401 308 385 www.negotia.com.au
“Despite lifestyle and income opportunities offered in the business broking industry, women are hesitant to consider this as their re-entry to the workforce because of its appearance as a boys club,” said Business Broker and Director
of Negotia Group Kevin Lovewell. “Business brokers enjoy flexibility, being able to work the hours they want and operate from a home office rather than travel to one,” said Mr Lovewell. “Yet female entrepreneurs and those seeking to re-enter the workforce see business brokers as a profession that is hard to enter, (and is) still men only.” According to ABS, women made up almost half the paid workforce in Australia in 2020, compared to 21
