u/pfm-e

I have come from being 'master of my universe', owning small businesses for 20 years, and corporate, consulting prior to that in multiple countries. I had a well deserved break last year (that I did not have control of), and because I can't keep still, during this time, I helped out a few small business clients less formally, learnt more about AI and kept abreast of industry news.
Now am now ready to get back to work and am looking for a long term part time role.
I know the types of roles I am looking for. I also know I may be looking through rose-coloured glasses. Eg, I am aware that a program manager role in a large organisation is very different to CEO in a small org.
Also, part-time usually means a lower level of responsibility than full time.

My questions - why would you hire a person who was their own boss even though they led, trained, managed a team of 10 permanent and 50 casual staff, ans was an active, hands-on manager for most of the operational activities (because that's the nature of SMEs)?
Any wisdom on how to position myself in a cv or interview?
Also, where experience is valued over energy?

Thanks so much for your feedback.

My friend recently started with an IEA provider after 20+ years of self-employment and significant time off due to a serious health issue.

She needs:

• Part-time, fully remote, and flexi-time (not set shifts) for health reasons.
• She has a Centrelink exemption but wants to work.
• She’s highly skilled in most areas of small biz and has been upskilling in practical AI for work.

The Question: AI told her she can request an external mentor if the provider’s in-house staff doesn’t have the expertise to help her with her specific niche (e.g., starting a low-intensity business or high-level remote work).

Is there any truth to this? Any advice that can help her in navigating through her next meeting with the provider would be appreciated.

How to determine if an IES provider is right for you? Friend is just starting this 'journey', and first meeting left her wanting. She's come from small business owner/manager, but health issues so she needs to do a major pivot.
She's not convinced provider she had her first meeting with is interested in doing anything but giving her pick packing or wait staff roles, both of which she can't do.
Please keep it positive. I've read the horror stories here and elsewhere and, whilst they may be true, they won't help my friend.
Thanks and keep smiling

employment service provider who provides IES services (used to be DES) advised candidate that for more senior hires, including for project work, it can cost a recruiter up to $8-10k to do the formal processing, eg, police check, working with children checks, etc. They also said that recruiters shun candidates who are visible on the internet because their identity can be hacked. Are either of these things true or trending?