I just sent out my first Quote as a business owner
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Congrats! Also your post got me to do a bit of researching, learned of the phrases 'phantom numbering / padded numbering'. Anyway hope it goes well for you. Solar seems more and more accessible, one of the few good things going in down in cost.
I have noticed a significant increase in wattage of solar modules in the last six years. I have been out of the business for those years.
Congratulation! Did you ask your family to make the quote or you already have done similar calculation in the past?
I used to quote jobs when I worked for a different solar outfit. This was in a completely different part of my country and is a completely different market. I did the pricing myself yes.
Did I mark up product enough? Did I overcharge and come way above the competition? Does the customer trust me? Will I loose money and go bankrupt? These are the thoughts that run through your head.
Oh I should add I am a school teacher this is a side hustle. Something to keep me busy in the summer. I come from a family of contractors and builders. I’ve worked in various industries. I’m a blue collar kid who ended up teaching on the edge of civilization. A number of years ago I had a job designing and selling grid-tie PV solar. I reached out to some of my old contacts in the industry to get hooked up with a vendor and decided to go for it.
Anyway I’m just shouting into the void because I can. I also would love to hear any of your experiences with such endeavours.