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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

groSolar’s Jeff Wolfe saw this t-shirt in Cancun at the Climate Conference and posted this from his Twitter account:

T-shirt @COP16, quotes a youth delegate “You have been negotiating my entire life. Don’t tell me you need more time.” So true.

File this in your collection of way cool stories. Scientists recently found that Oriental Hornets are literally powered by the sun. Check out the full story in TreeHugger.

groSolar’s CEO, Jeff Wolfe, is at the Climate Conference, COP16, in Cancun, Mexico. Follow him on Twitter @Jeff_groSolar.

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.

Happy Holidays from groSolar!