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If your business is affected by the challenge of load-shedding right now, and you work from home, here are 5 easy ways to better manage the situation as an entrepreneur. With just a relatively low cost compared to other options, and no disruption of your home systems, you can continue working with a smile and being productive instead of using your energy to complain, blame and feel stressed. You will also feel proud of being self-sufficient and managing your deadlines under all conditions. These small victories add up and contribute to an elevated mood, which flows into all areas of your life, enabling you to face life with a more positive mindset.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There is only one other thing I need during load-shedding to keep working happily \u2013 coffee. For this I fill up a flask of hot water so that I can have a few cups to get me through load-shedding with no distraction to my productivity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Apart from ensuring a steady supply of coffee, here are my 5 other ways to best manage business at home during load-shedding:<\/p>\n

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  Plan ahead using the load-shedding schedule or app. If load-shedding is scheduled to start at 08:00, get up earlier and start working at 07:00. That gives you an hour\u2019s lead time to prepare.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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  Make sure your laptop, Wi-Fi router and cellphone are fully charged. You can still use your laptop to charge your cellphone and possibly your Wi-Fi router if needed. If you have more than one laptop, charge them all fully, to increase the amount of chargeable sources. There is really no reason to say your batteries are flat at 08:00, when the load-shedding schedule was available the night before.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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  Invest in a power bank, preferably with at least two USB ports, so you can charge the laptop and Wi-Fi router \u2013 the most critical to keep working on the most time-sensitive tasks. Prices vary, depending on specs. I got myself one for R760 with 30 000mAh Power. It\u2019s well worth the investment \u2013 the peace of mind helps me feel positive and helps me cope with balancing load-shedding and deadlines. Also, on a personal note, in the evening I can use it to keep using my phone with a low battery on the couch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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  Get a rechargeable LED lantern, with SB port to charge your cellphone as an extra bonus. Prices vary but average around R250.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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  If you know you have urgent deadlines coming up, rather work ahead if possible. Having a comfortable buffer gives you confidence that even if load-shedding or another emergency comes up, you will be in control. You can always have a break during load-shedding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Remember to keep your power bank and LED lantern charged so that when there is load-shedding you are able to use them without being disappointed that they are flat.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

  
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