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Do I need to be a “construction” person?

Sunly franchise owners do not need construction experience, only good business skills and a passion for their communities

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Online Education

Access a wide array of online training for you and all of your team members.

Solar School

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Rain or shine we have an indoor training facility to help you and your team learn to install.

On Site Training

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After practicing in our facilities its time to get out there and get your hands on a real installation.

What’s your role in the business?

    • Understand step by step how to install the solar system

    • Always be mindful of your finances and cashflow

    • Ensure you are up to date with all the documentation your clients are signing

    • Get a good handle on all technology used

    • Keep your finger on the pulse of your clients

  • We attract teachers, business owners, high tech workers, bankers…virtually all types of backgrounds. What is important to us, is that our most successful franchise partners have these four traits:

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    • ​High Business aptitude. This is a fast growth business and we need partners who can manage that kind of growth. Coming with a high biz aptitude and seasoned experience building businesses is a huge asset.

    • Competitive in nature. We are all competitive guys. It's in our DNA. We took on entrenched competitors in a small, highly localized market and were larger than them all within our first year of operations. We want partners who embody this same kind of drive and competitiveness.

    • Able to lead a team.  Installing solar panels can be hard work, and it isn't performed by just one person. We are looking for partners who can build and lead teams of 10+ employees.

    • Attention to detail.  It's the little details that really count.  Your clients are making a large investment and they expect things to go smoothly with no hiccups.  Reviewing all contracts, keeping a handle on timelines and installing right the first time saves your time and reduces everyone's stress.

  • It’s great if you are. Undoubtedly you will have to roll up those sleeves at some point on another.

    But even if your not a “construction” person, there are others out there to get that part of the job done. If you hire the right people you can spend your time doing the things your best at.

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