You may have a brilliant idea and a small business but you may not always have a constant power supply to keep things going. This presentation helps you to put the little things in place so you can survive.
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When the power crises in Ghana hit
its peak, some businesses died, oth-
ers were left crawling on their knees. It
was a difficult time for startups. Though
things have improved in recent times,
power outages are not gone entirely.
We did some very simple things that
helped us to keep our head above water.
9. Run to your mum and
dad or friend or relative
or neighbour and ask if
you could use their
electric generator.
Seek help3
10. Make reading your habit.
Look for articles, books,
portfolios that can help
you come better at your
skill or craft.
Read4
11. Go out and meet people
in the flesh, make friends,
network and enthusias-
tically talk to them about
your products or ser-
vices.
Sell5
12.
13. Step outside, to the park
and watch nature in all
its glory. Smile when you
have to. Run when you
can. Play if you must.
Appreciate
Nature
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14. You may need to sleep
during the day. And wake
up refreshed and revital-
ised to work when power
comes back.
Sleep7
15. Spend time cleaning your
office or studio. Get rid of
the clutter that can make
your clients lose faith in
your ability to do a clean
job.
Tidy up8
16. It’s ok to feel disappoint-
ed about the situation.
Find a place - like the
beach - and yell it all out.
After that, gather yourself
together and get back to
work.
Scream
it out
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17. Grab yourself a mug of
coffee at a serene coffee
shop where there’s pow-
er and possibly wifi and
work there.
Work
Remotely
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