PRO UNION Consulting, LLC has been teaching union electricians to become successful and profitable electrical contractors for years. This three-day hands-on course covers many aspects of the organized electrical contracting industry and benefits potential and existing businesses.

Course objectives include:

• Building a business plan for success
• Determining start-up costs
• Basic electrical and solar estimating
• Introduction to solar / grants & tax credits
• New technology opportunities
• Energy audits / lighting retrofits / rebates
• Writing a business contract
• Benefits of being a union contractor
• Contractor business recordkeeping
• Obtaining a bond
• Payroll / collections / liens
• Contractor licensing
• Corporate structure
• NECA presentation
• Marketing strategies
• Time and material invoicing / change orders
• Working with bankers
• Servicing your customers
• Promoting your business / networking
• Maximizing your profitability

Spouses are encouraged to attend at no additional cost.