The Importance Of Solar Power And Preventing Global Warming

Who wouldn’t want to get a lifetime supply of free electricity?

Well, that can be realized only if you install a dependable and durable solar power system. Solar power is free but only after the installation of the power system.

 Conventional electricity comes from the burning of fossil fuels that in turn contribute to global warming. The effects of global warming are quite evident nowadays.

Many people are now interested in saving the environment to prevent the devastating effects of pollution. One way to decrease pollution and environmental concerns is through the use of solar power.

Solar power can be used in different ways especially in households. You can use it for lighting, for cooking, for heating the house, and many others.

Utility bills are very expensive and you can cut it down by installing a solar power system.

The system has solar panels that collect sunlight and converts the energy of the sun into electricity. You can readily use the electricity or it can be stored in the batteries.

The sun’s raw energy can’t be used to power homes and it needs to be converted first through the inverter. If you have a solar powered house, you can make use of renewable and clean electricity.

Even if you can’t cut off your traditional electrical supply, you will be able to reduce the consumption thereby helping the environment.

 Electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels that contribute to pollution and global warming.

The supply of fossil fuels is also decreasing and the world might face electricity shortage soon if they don’t conserve energy. It would be best to start using solar power now.

Through the efforts of SEPA (Solar Electric Power Association), the public is made aware of the many benefits of solar powered homes.

This is the best time to make substantial efforts to save the environment. Solar power can’t possibly replace conventional energy sources today but who knows.

If the technological advancements can help in the enhancement of solar power systems, perhaps in the near future the whole world can go green.

Pollution is widespread and it poses a great threat to the world. By reducing traditional electricity consumption, you can also lessen pollution.

Solar power can provide clean, renewable, and free electricity. It doesn’t produce harmful emissions. You can enjoy free electricity as long as the system is working properly and as long as the sun rises.

The solar power systems are not that expensive these days. In fact, you already get a solar power kit for as low as $200. Still, the large solar panels are expensive.

The federal government in the US offers incentives, loans, grants, rebates, and other financial options to help homeowners in installing a power system.

Take advantage of these financial options so that you can start helping the environment.

Solar power systems can serve your home for about twenty years when properly maintained.

It’s like an entire lifetime if you start now.

If every home around the world patronizes solar power, global warming can be greatly reduced and Mother Nature can heal herself.

Try to learn more about solar power and if you can afford to install a system at home or in the office, don’t hesitate because you’re doing the world a favor and you also get a lot of benefits.

How To Become A Successful Computer Business Consultant

Start-up Investment
Low - $0 (consulting for existing clients), High - $5,000 (setting up an office and advertising)
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Break-even time - Immediate to one year
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Estimate of Annual Revenue and Profit

Revenue $50,000 - $250,000, Profit (Pre-tax - $40,000 - $200,000)
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A Computer on Every Desk?

With the advent of PCS, computer systems are now accessible to small and mid-sized companies. Very few businesses, no matter how small, can not afford to ignore the growing demand for instant information and finger-tip response to their clientele. 

Computerization is a standard tool of competition and, if used correctly, should rapidly pay for itself in a reduction of man hours and an increase in efficiency.

Most companies have to computerize in order to "keep up with the Jones" but many small and mid-sized businesses haven't the slightest idea which of the myriad of available hardware and software makes the most sense in terms of their own business. 

And ...this creates a natural marketplace for the computer consultant. The demand for these services keeps growing by leaps and bounds.

Computer consultants serve two basic functions:
Selecting the appropriate computer system, including hardware, software, networks and peripherals. This is a one-time project and vital to the success of the automation process. 

Most business people are afraid of spending thousands of dollars for an inadequate or incomplete system. A consultant maps out the strategy for the appropriate system and the most effective and efficient software. 

Integrating the computer into day-to-day operations. A consultant may be used on a on-going basis as upgrades in software occur or then network needs to be expanded.


A computer makes a business so much more efficient and productive that is pays for itself. Computer consultants not only help businesses realize this potential but a computer consultant's expertise should make the process much less stressful and the transition processes more comfortable and easier to accept.

Overhead Is Minimal

The only inventory you need is what's stored away in your brain: education and on-hands experience are your greatest assets. Like most computer experts, you probably already own your own PC and that's the only equipment necessary for start-up.

The more involved systems work will come on-site as you design and install your client's more sophisticated hardware and software. 

The lion's share of your start-up expenses will be advertising and marketing your services. Because your work will be exclusively on-site at your corporate customer's locations, it will not be necessary, especially in the beginning, to have an outside office.

Not only will your costs be kept at a minimum by working from your home, but you can deduct office-at-home expenses off your taxes for the percentage of your home you convert into office space, but be sure to use that area of your home exclusively for your work. 

When you begin your marketing efforts, do your homework and find out the type of customer who is truly in need of your services.

Most undoubtedly, you will want to target mid-sized corporations. The big boys probably have permanent on-site computer experts and the little guys probably can't afford you. Make your marketing as effective as possible by doing some legwork before you begin. 

You will also want to look long and hard at your areas of expertise. Do you have a specialty or are you an across-the-board type of computer expert? Should you target a specific industry?

Can you easily recommend the proper system to an accountant as you can for a trucking company? Geography plays a major part in identifying potential clientele. If your specialty market is scattered all over the country, you'll want to advertise on a wide-scale. 

If you are the across-the-board expert, you can target a specific location. Keep in mind, the closer to home you're working, the less of your capital will be eaten up with travel expenses. It is very important to establish on-going relationships with your clientele. 

Many companies pay their consultant a retainer good for a few hours per month in order to have a standing opportunity to ask questions or upgrade programming.

This is often a less expensive option for your clients than hiring a full-time staff person. You will need to let your clients know how you can help them in their day-to-day operations and set up a flexible enough schedule so that you will be able to work within their parameters. 

Working on this basis with a number of companies will guarantee you some regular income and cut back on marketing expenses.

Best wishes, Have a wonderful time and stay Productive.