How to start a solar power business today

Do you want to start a business dealing in alternative power? If so, how do you get involved in this growing industry?

When getting your solar business underway, you might want to become a kind of Jack-of-all-trades. This means that you have to be skilled in installing solar panels on roofs and be a clever salesperson or a crafty entrepreneur to run a successful solar business. This makes sense because, in the beginning, you may not be able to afford a staff. You may need to take care of marketing, sales and business management yourself. But as you get more involved in solar, how you do business will change, and you will be able to recruit staff to help you with business tasks.

As someone starting a solar business, you might find there are more resources than you realized to help you on your way. There are free tools available to help you start a solar business – how-to books, websites, brochures; you name it. There are also organizations that can assist in developing businesses related to alternative energy.

So, as soon as you have the necessary education or training, tools, resources, and funding, what is next? You need to plan ahead, proceed carefully and take advantage of a growth industry. Keep your knowledge fresh so that when opportunities for new directions come your way, you can seize them quickly.