The Average Entrepreneur
I came across an article in BRW (
- average entrepreneur is an Australian born male (just over 60%)
- more than 80% of all entrepreneurs are within the 30-59 years age bracket
- two thirds of entrepreneurs are running their businesses from home
- the most common level of education attained is high school or a trade qualification
So as us young entrepreneurs start taking over, we can start being the majority hey!
Labels: entrepreneurs, young entrepreneur
posted by Jessica Kiely - The Frank Team @ 3:47 PM
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3 Comments:
Hi! Interesting stats.
"more than 80% of all entrepreneurs are within the 30-59 years age bracket"
The thing is, thats an age group of 29 years. Young people 14-25 account for only 11 years. Its still a very valid point though, and youth are disadvantaged. I would like to know what the stats are on a percentage scale that takes the span of age into account also. That would be very interesting.
Hey Davida
Yep young people trying to set up businesses are often disadvantaged - and I guess that is why most people wait until they are in that 30 - 59 year old age bracket! Would be good to see a more detailed breakdown of the stats - agreed. We are looking at doing some research directly into young entrepreneurs here in Australia to try to show the world how great we are.
I am a 40 year old trade educated entrepeneur employing 13 people. I started my business at 30 so fit your figures perfectly. My 15 year old wants to be an entrepeneur but I find it hard to put him on the right track. I have my trade and sales background and contacts gained in my 20's. How does a 15 year old get the experience and contacts required to make it? Where does he start? School pushes the kids to trades or uni and he doesnt want that.
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