Can entrepreneurs run the country?

The eligibility criteria for standing for elections and joining the government to run our country are quite basic - be a citizen of the country, be of legal age and have a sound body and mind. Which means most adults in the country can run for office and get elected to be an office bearer for the country’s government. But there is more to just this, isn’t there? To build a strong and better economy, a political leader should also have experience, knowledge of the economy, ability to delegate, a strong mind and leadership qualities. In fact, all the traits that are essential for and present in a successful entrepreneur.

So can entrepreneurs run the country? I think they can. I believe that entrepreneurs will be a good choice as a political leader – they have a sound knowledge of the economic and financial environment of the country and can help the government function more efficiently in ways that will be beneficial to the general populace. Here are the qualities that I think will make entrepreneurs successful candidates for government jobs:

Journey through the highs and lows

Experience – Their experience in the field so to say, their journey through the highs and lows of running a business, the daily challenges they face, the risks they have to take to ensure a successful outcome – all this will feed into their work of running the country.

Knowledge of the economy – Entrepreneurs are well versed in how the economy functions, they are aware of what economic and financial reforms and laws wil work and what will not.  They can push those that they know will work and thus help with progress.

Employment –Their experience of employing people and creating jobs for others will make them more aware of how important job creation is. They will use their entrepreneurial experiences to help generate more jobs and more entrepreneurs which will be a positive for the country.

Ability to delegate – An entrepreneur knows the value of delegation so that everyone does what he or she is best at. There is thus, no wastage of resources and skills. Everyone has his or her task which can be done efficiently.

So it’s high time for more entrepreneurs to enter the political arena and help the country to progress.