Join us tomorrow for a training:

Stepping Up to Commercial PV

Presented by: Jeff Spies of SolarSpies and Kyle Toll (groSolar Distribution Technical Sales Rep) will share insights that will help residential installers successfully and profitably compete in the commercial PV installation business.

Description: Topics include:

• The opportunities for commercial projects
• Differences between residential and commercial customers
• Challenges
• Profit margins and incentives
• Project timelines
• Marketing and sales strategies
• Site survey and commercial rooftop PV
• Bidding and negotiating
• Risk assessment
• Contracts & variances
• Change order process
• Staffing
• Out of state projects

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date: Wednesday, February 16 – 9AM-10AM MST/ 11AM-12PM EST

See all of our trainings at groSolar.com/training.

Upcoming training events have just been posted to groSolar.com/training. Webinars include:

• February 16 (Wednesday): Stepping up to Commercial PV – 9:00AM-10:00AM MST/ 11:00AM-12:00PM EST
• February 18 (Friday): gro Your Solar Business – An Insider’s Guide to Success – 10:00AM-12:00PM MST/ 12:00PM-2:00PM EST
• February 18 (Friday): PV Modules – What you need to know in a rapidly developing market – 12:30PM-1:30PM MST/ 2:30PM-3:30PM EST
• February 25 (Friday): Solar Marketing & PR – 10:00AM-11:00AM MST/ 12:00PM-1:00PM EST
• February 25 (Friday): Solar Selling – 11:30AM-12:30PM/ 1:30PM MST/ 1:30PM-2:30PM EST
• March 4 (Friday): gro Your Solar Business – An Insider’s Guide to Success – 10:00AM-12:00PM MST/ 12:00PM-2:00PM EST

Register today for this webinar scheduled for tomorrow (1/14) at 9am PST/ 12p EST.

gro Your Solar Business: An Insider’s Guide to Success

Presented by: Jeff Spies – President of SolarSpies & Secretary of NABCEP – the solar industry certification agency.

Description:
A must for business owners and green job seekers! This popular webinar addresses the key steps to succeeding in the competitive solar PV business. This popular training program covers the following topics:

• Qualifications for becoming a solar dealer
• Dealer cost and profitability
• Training and certification
• Commonly used renewable energy systems
• Solar industry players and markets
• Common PV configurations
• Solar product groups
• Key factors to succeeding in solar
• Site analysis and system design
• Incentives and system financing
• The four key partners
• Sales strategies
• Marketing your business
• Informational resources
• And much more!

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date:

Friday, January 14th: 9AM-11AM PST (12PM-2PM EST) REGISTER NOW

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.

TRAINING: Solar Marketing & PR (1/4/11)

Presented by: Jeff Spies – President of SolarSpies & Secretary of NABCEP – the solar industry certification agency.

Description:

Marketing is more important to a solar contractor when compared to other trades due to lack of repeat customers. Your business needs a steady stream of qualified prospects to survive and grow. With the dramatic increase in solar contractors, standing out from the crowd takes careful marketing planning and implementation. We will review the best resources and strategies that have helped successful solar contractors attract qualified customers and help make the sales process more effective. This webinar will address:

• Planning YOUR marketing program
• Target customers -residential & commercial
• Referrals
• Online Marketing
• Website, Email, Social Media
• Trade Shows & Home Shows
• Training Events
• Lead Generation Services
• Print Ads
• Outdoor Ads
• Radio & TV
• Press Releases
• Press Coverage

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date: Tuesday, January 4th: 9AM-10AM PST (12PM-1PM EST) – REGISTER NOW

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.

groSolar TRAINING TODAY AT NOON EST/9AM PST

gro Your Solar Business – An Insider’s Guide to Success

Presented by: Jeff Spies – President of SolarSpies & Secretary of NABCEP – the solar industry certification agency.

Description:
A must for business owners and green job seekers! This popular webinar addresses the key steps to succeeding in the competitive solar PV business. This popular training program covers the following topics:

• Qualifications for becoming a solar dealer
• Dealer cost and profitability
• Training and certification
• Commonly used renewable energy systems
• Solar industry players and markets
• Common PV configurations
• Solar product groups
• Key factors to succeeding in solar
• Site analysis and system design
• Incentives and system financing
• The four key partners
• Sales strategies
• Marketing your business
• Informational resources
• And much more!

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date:

Friday, December 17th: 9AM-11AM PST (12PM-2PM EST) REGISTER NOW

We have some great upcoming solar trainings for your to take advantage of. These are all in webinar format and free to attend. They are:

Solar Selling
Tuesday, December 21st
This webinar will address the sales challenges facing solar contractors and the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to establish sound sales strategies for your growing PV installation business. Register today at groSolar.com/training.

Waterproofing Your Roof Penetrations with Quick Mount PV
Tuesday, December 21st
Water intrusion from roof penetrations has become a major concern in the solar industry. In this presentation Johan Alfsen, of Quick Mount PV, will discuss how to follow important roofing codes in order to maintain roof warranties, protect the roof, and installer liability. Various Quick Mount PV products will be discussed. Register today at groSolar.com/training.

Solar Marketing & PR
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
Learn effective solar marketing practices helpful in generating a steady stream of qualified prospects. Gain insight on the best resources and strategies used by successful solar contractors to attract qualified customers and help make the sales process more effective. Register today at groSolar.com/training.

gro Your Solar Business – An Insider’s Guide to Success
Friday, January 14th, 2011
This popular presentation covers the key steps to succeeding in the increasingly competitive solar business. For more information or to register go to groSolar.com/training.

Just a reminder that we have two solar training webinars coming up this Friday, October 8th. Join us for:

• Dealer Training: gro Your Solar Business – An Insider’s Guide to Success
  Friday, October 8th from 11am-1pm EST
  Learn the steps to succeeding in the competitive solar business.
  REGISTER HERE

• Solar Education Webinar
  Friday, October 8th from 2-4pm EST
  Join groSolar for a solar education presentation, brought in celebration of 350.org’s 10-10-10 Global Work Party initiative.
  REGISTER HERE

Description:
Learn the steps to succeeding in the competitive solar business. This popular training program covers the following topics:

• Qualifications for Becoming a Solar Dealer
• Commonly Used Renewable Energy Systems
• Solar Industry Players & Markets
• Common PV Configurations
• Solar Product Groups
• Key Factors to Succeeding in Solar
• Training and Certification
• Site Analysis and System Design
• Incentives and System Financing
• Dealer Cost and Profitability
• The Four Key Partners
• Sales Strategies
• Marketing Hints and Tips
• Informational Resources … And much more!

Date: Friday, October 8
Time: 11am-1pm EST/ 8am-10am PST

Type: Webinar

Price: Free

Register Online

Dealers, Did you know…

Aside from cutting your installation time by more than 50% and simplifying array-designs, the Zep system dramatically reduces inventory and warehouse logistics because you no longer have to deal with rails.

Bonus!! Attend National Zep Week and receive $100 in coupons for Zep items from groSolar.