Government Employees Are Entrepreneurs, Too!

 There is a myth that presumes that civil servants (government employees)are not motivated.

I beg to differ that opinion. For many, there remains a visualization of the government employee from the 50s and 60s, strudging along with their plastic IDs and pocket retainers.

This description and perception of government employees could not be any further from the truth. Civil servants are an emerging, vibrant and intelligent group of workers who have a heart for service.

Even more refreshing, they have developed a heart for entrepreneurship as well. The pure drive to serve makes them model candidates for homebased business ownership.

Not too long ago, I was approached by a civil servant interested in starting a part-time business. Knowing that I held a Masters degree in business and several years of experience at a Fortune 500 Bank, this employee exemplified a burning desire to not only make a difference, but make money as well. Simply put, this civil servant possessed the same drive and aspirations for entrepreneurship like any other true American.

Surprisingly, a recent survey cited that 40% of Americans have the entrepreneurial spirit, but don't know where to start.

The shear inquiry into small business ownership by this civil servant made me realize that government employees are entrepreneurs too!

And, like many of us, they need a roadmap for making their creative dreams a reality during their spare time.

Let it be known that there is a new breed of business owner in the marketplace. I call them F.E.D.preneurs!

About the Author

Karen L. Hardy, holds a M.S. in Business Administration. She is a certified business finance consultant, real estate investor, entrepreneur and author of the book "Destiny Dreams Decisions: Empowering Women for Success." Visit her sites at http://www.fedpreneur.com and http://www.destinycapitalfunding.com

 Karen L. Hardy, MSBA

More Articles 

Get Government out of Schools & Businesses - Shirley deLong
BONDS, TAXES, LIES AND MORE LIES. IT'S TIME FOR REFORM! We, the Taxpayers, are more than fed-up with all the above and we are not going to take it anymore. It looks as though we are going to have to stop all Elections until we can get the State of...

A COLLEGE LOAN MAY BE UNNECESSARY IF YOU GET SCHOLARSHIPS OR GOVERNMENT GRANTS - Chris R
A college loan is often necessary in order to pay for higher education. There are also scholarships and federal government grants that students can get financial aid from. This kind of aid can help keep your college loans from becoming too high...

Government Censorship Gives Consumers New Entertainment Options - Scott fish
The Federal Communication Commission’s campaign for censorship of media, particularly the television and radio outlets have lead to a flurry of consumers moving their eyes and ears to uncensored media formats. Although the FCC has good intentions,...

Government loans for beginners - Mansi gupta
Government loans are those that the government of a country provides to the citizens of that country in order to fulfill there needs and for their uplfitment or betterment. This helps in reducing the wide gap between the rich and the poor and...

Government Credit Repairs - Jonathan Cheong
If you are building a credit history, suffering bad credit or else your credit is great, there are sources available that will help you maintain credit, repair credit, and build credit history. If you have bad credit you must at least apply for...

Thousands of Weapons to be Destroyed by Cambodian Government Next Week in Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. - Marc Vanhemelryck
It is undeniable that Cambodia is changing. When I arrived in Cambodia in 1995, one in three Cambodians I met carried a weapon. Arms were for many the only way to ensure security. Yet, in the decennium I live in Cambodia, I have never seen one used...

Government grant writing for beginners - Mansi gupta
‘Grant writing’ as the name suggests is the writing of a grant in order to raise grant or funds for one’s organization or project. Many a non-profit or individual organizations rely on these grants to run their work. There are several types of...

Using The Power Of Government Auctions & Wholesalers For Massive Discounts - Tukshad Engineer
I step into my local mall, and into a leading top brand clothes store. I see a jumper I like and while feeling the soft material casually lift up the price tag - and I almost feint with disbelief. How much??? That's more than I make in 2 days! I...

Who Really Runs the U.S. Government Today - Gary Revel
On November 22, 1963 the United States of America was taken over by a powerful group of individuals that included a number of CIA special team operatives, some employees and officials of the government and members of the Mafia. They did this by...

Finding government auctions - Ted Belfour
Government auctions are probably one of its kind in the country - government itself is involved in selling off those cars, necklaces, computers - on you name it, we have it pattern. Government has different types of goods for sale -...

US Government Recognizes 'They Slew The Dreamer' - Gary Revel
A friend just brought it to the attention of Gary Revel today that the United States Government has indeed recognized his conclusion of a conspiracy in the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The House of Representatives and the Senate of the...

Family government - Terry Dashner
Parental government... Continuation of a series on the separation of church and state... Faith Fellowship Church...PO Box 1586 Broken Arrow, OK 74013...Terry Dashner Pope Leo XIII said, "The family was ordained of God that children might...