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Recommendations from Ujwal T.

• Referral from October 6, 2011
  

  Brenton M. asked:

  Hi friends, I would like to start up small company in Ktm where I would need to run at least 15 computers, 4-5 copy machines/printers almost 24 hrs because of nature of the work but I am afraid how would it be possible when we have 10-16 hrs loadshedding everyday. What are the alternative sources for energy and how costly are those? Since company will not be making huge profit I am just wondering even the small profit we make would be spent on energy only. In this connection, would you please share you idea how feasible is it to open up a company which is mostly dependent on electricity/energy? Thnx

  

  Ujwal T. replied:

  Maybe this article will help. http://www.whynepal.com/.../10-ways-to-ease-electricity.../ • buy laptops (and LCD/LED monitors) or power saver computers (ask for computers with Intel Atom processors -cheaper too) • buy offline UPS (or invertors) that have extended backups with inverter batteries. Check if solar power enabled UPS serves your needs (could be cost-effective if you are in a long haul –more than 5 years – it requires substantial initial investment). I have bought one from Gham pani. Others that I know of are Gham Power and Solar Solutions. • Use Gas powered room heaters (and even for bathing now). Have meetings out in your garden. In this age of technology, we forget this can happen without relying on rooms with electricity and AC! • Make sure the electricity meters in your business has more than 30 to 60 Ampere at least so that it can handle heavy duty electrical items. You do not need a three phase line unless you are more than 50 people big or use more than 2 or 3 heavy duty electrical appliances at all time. Do install light saver bulbs instead of the traditional electricity guzzling bulbs. A must ! • Make a deal with a business in another load-shedding sector to share space when lights go off and your back up runs out. Many service provider business might like this option. • Get a diesel generator (instead of petrol which is more expensive) and get a storage drum and store enough diesel supply to get out of gasoline supply problems. (This happens regularly in Kathmandu). • Stay in a place which is between 2 load-shedding sector. i.e you make sure you can use electricity from another sector when the other sector is under load shedding. You may need the permission of the local electricity authority, Its worth a try if you have your office in such a select area. Specially for IT companies who need 24 hour access). • Go outside Kathmandu and urban centers. A lot of small towns have their own micro-hydro power stations which are outside the national grid and are quite self sufficient for small business. Think village !

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• Referral from September 20, 2011
  

  Mirajan G. asked:

  As a new entrepreneur in Nepali designer clothing brand, what kind of suggestions would you ppl provide me?? what should i focus more on.

  

  Ujwal T. replied:

  Learn from Prabal Gurung http://e4 nepal.com/.../prabal-gurung-fashion-designer.../

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• Referral from June 9, 2010
  

  October S. asked:

  Is it good time to start business in Nepal? Friend of mine is thinking of returing back to nepal and start company. what you guys think? What business should he start ? What are the advantages if he start business now ? What are the problems he need to face ? Any suggestions or any ideas will be highly appreciated.

  

  Ujwal T. replied:

  my experience is : s/he should just start. don't worry.. its a winning experience. start in a field of your passion otherwise Nepal is exhausting on you. Expect anything and everything. No Formulas work as intended. more tips on : http://whynepal.com http://e4 nepal.com and look at the discussion forums here too.

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