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Section F — Business Premises

Business premises.

Where you work affects how you work. From home offices to co-working spaces to commercial leases — choose what fits your stage and budget.

F1

Types of business premises

Your premises decision should match your business stage. Too much space too early drains cash. Too little space too late constrains growth.

  • Working from home — Legal and practical considerations. Zoning, insurance, separating work and life.
  • Co-working and shared workspaces — Flexible, networked, and cost-effective for solo operators and small teams.
  • Renting commercial space — What to expect: deposits, fit-out costs, escalation clauses, and hidden fees.
  • Leasing vs. buying — When ownership makes sense and when it ties up capital you need elsewhere.
  • Virtual offices — Professional address and call handling without physical space.
F3

Power resilience for business

Power outages destroy productivity, revenue, and customer trust. Building resilience is not optional for businesses in load-shedding environments — it is operational infrastructure.

  • Low-cost solutions — UPS for routers and computers, entry-level inverters, battery basics.
  • Mid-tier solutions — Solar-battery hybrid systems sized for your actual load.
  • Generator considerations — Fuel logistics, noise, maintenance, and runtime planning.
  • Cloud-first operations — Work anywhere with an internet connection. Reduce dependency on local power.
  • Communicating with customers — Honest updates during disruptions build trust.
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Power Resilience Checklist

Audit your current setup and build a practical resilience plan.