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DECEMBER

Friday, December 17th: 9AM-11AM PST (12PM-2PM EST): gro Your Solar Business - An Insider's Guide to Success

Tuesday, December 21st: 9AM-10AM PST (12PM-1PM EST): Solar Selling

Tuesday, December 21st: 10:30AM-11:30AM PST (1:30PM-2:30PM EST): Waterproofing Your Roof Penetrations with Quick Mount PV

JANUARY

Tuesday, January 4th: 9AM-10AM PST (12PM-1PM EST): Solar Marketing & PR

Friday, January 14th: 9AM-11AM PST (12PM-2PM EST): gro Your Solar Business - An Insider's Guide to Success

 

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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

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.


Solar Selling

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

Description

Nothing happens in solar until the sale is made. This webinar will review the sales challenges facing solar contractors and the knowledge, skills and tools needed to establish sound sales strategies for your growing PV installation business. We will review the sales process and cover each of the following areas: 

  • Prospecting
  • Qualifying
  • Site Analysis
  • Conceptual Design
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financing
  • Non-Financial Benefits
  • Performance Analysis
  • Prepare Proposals
  • Present Proposal
  • Closing the Sale

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date: Tuesday, December 21st: 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.


Waterproofing Your Roof Penetrations with Quick Mount PV

Presented by: Johan Alfsen of Quick Mount PV. Johan is the Training Manager for Quick Mount PV and has been a keynote speaker and trainer on the topic of roof penetrations and code compliance for residential solar installations. He has trained solar PV and thermal installers throughout North America on the importance of following roofing codes and is leading the effort to expand roofing skills and knowledge in the solar installer community.
Description

Water intrusion from roof penetrations has become a major concern in the solar industry. In this presentation Johan, Alfsen, of QuickMount 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.

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date: Tuesday, December 21st: 10:30AM-11:30AM PST (12:30PM-1:30PM EST) - REGISTER NOW


Solar Marketing & PR

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.


ARCHIVES:

PV Modules - What you need to know in a rapidly developing market - presented 11/10/10
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