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We are at a cross roads in human history, we can choose to continue on as we have been, or we can make a change to improve our future and quite possibly the future for several generations to come. We are here to promote energy independence, a better environment, a secure future and a higher return on investment for your hard earned dollar. It is what I believe in, it is why I am in the solar business.

Getting Started

29 Jun 07 | General

I suppose the hardest thing about any project is actually getting started. Starting a new business is a daunting task for those who have not done it before. I am currently employed as a broadcast engineer for a group of local radio stations. That job pays the bills, and that is about it. I suppose I could say there are some things that I still find interesting, but those are few and far between. At the end of the day, there is nothing that I can look back on and say “I feel glad I got out of bed today.”

That is why I feel that I must leave my current job and start out new. That is more than a little scary. I have full benefits at the old company, health, dental, vacation, sick time and so on. Not only for me, but for my family as well. My wife is not working, so I am the sole provider. Basically I provide food and shelter and the every day needs for four people. I am under no illusions that this will be easy or stress free, but I feel that if I stay at my current job I will slowly wither away into a small nub of a person, hanging on by my finger nails until retirement, grateful for what ever table scraps the big wigs throw my way. That is no way to live so I would rather try and fail than sit on the bench and think about what might be.

To that end, I have begun to investigate what I will need to get started in this business. There are several training courses that look interesting, from photovoltaic installation, solar thermal and one of particular interest called “Starting a solar business.” Of course, all this costs money, which is not currently in great supply. I suppose what I need is the belief that I can carry this through and be successful thereby making the training a good investment.

I will let you know how this internal argument plays out.

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Reader's Comments

  1. Rajeshwari | April 23rd, 2009 at 11:33 am

    Hi,
    I am planning to start a solar installation company. I want to hire people to do the installation. I can do excellent marketing. I have lots of clients who want solar installations. I know my company has to be NABCEP certified.
    I knwo there are softwares available and if I give an address they would give the design for a house/office building. So I dont have to worry in the beginning.

    To do the installation, how many solar installation workers will I need?

    Once I grow, may be I can have my own design Engineer.

    What types of workers will I need ?

    Will you help me?

    I am in TN.

    Thanks

    Rajeshwari

  2. Jon | May 5th, 2009 at 4:18 am

    Well put points!! will come back again soon.



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