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The PV market is ripe for growth! If you are considering launching a business in solar, do not miss this opportunity to meet and talk to successful solar business leaders in our country. Students will have a chance to learn what works and what doesn't, and will walk away with the tools to start their new business. This workshop has an emphasis on PV installation businesses, but also will look at roles of distributors, solar thermal business, manufacturing, and international opportunities.

Topics Include
• Typical Business Models
• Solar Career Choices
• Advertising & Marketing
• Start-up Business Plan Models
• Financing a Business
• Setting up Accounts
• Inventory
• Business Taxes
• Certifications & Licensing
• Solar Policies
• Successful Case Studies
• System Life Cost Analysis

Sessions

Related Workshops

• PV Design and Installations
• PV Design Online
• Grid-Tied PV
• Advanced PV: Design Criteria and NEC Compliance
• Advanced PV: Desing Criteria and NEC Compliance (online)
• PV Lab Week
• Solar Water Pumping
• Solar Industry Seminar
• Successful Solar Businesses

“ This course is a perfect introduction to both running a business in general
and running a solar business in particular. You could use the materials
in this class as a check-off list that would let you immediately launch your
new business.”
-- Barb W., Successful Solar Businesses workshop participant, 2007

Workshops begin at 9 am unless otherwise noted. Please show up at 8:30 am the first day.