power outages - 10 simple ways to survive them

Practical design ideas for the developing world

10 Simple Ways Startups Can Survive Frequent Power Outages

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Written and illustrated by Fiifi Dzansi.

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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.

Before the power goes out...

Ironing your clothes for the week insures you always have something great to wear. It saves time and energy.

Prepare your clothes

1

Be efficient. Create a culture of sticking to your master plan. Endeavour to finish projects ahead of schedule.

Work smartand hard

2

Afterthepowerhas gone out...

Run to your mum anddad or friend or relative or neighbour and ask if you could use their electric generator.

Seek help3

Make reading your habit. Look for articles, books, portfolios that can help you come better at your skill or craft.

Read4

Go out and meet people in the flesh, make friends, network and enthusias-tically talk to them about your products or ser-vices.

Sell5

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.

AppreciateNature

6

You may need to sleep during the day. And wake up refreshed and revital-ised to work when power comes back.

Sleep7

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

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

9

Grab yourself a mug of coffee at a serene coffee shop where there’s pow-er and possibly wifi and work there.

Work Remotely

10

Get creative.And make lemonade

out of lemons.

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