Many solar companies of various sizes are either using a CRM that is an out-of-the-box option, not designed for the solar industry, or are not using a CRM at all. Both of these can be very detrimental to your workflow, and in the end, can wind up costing you more money. One of the best [...]
When it comes to Janus, one of the things that we put front and center is the fact that it is a custom made customizable CRM and Project Management software made specifically for the solar industry. This is not only what makes Janus unique, but also what makes Janus incredibly powerful. We also want to [...]
When it comes to any project that involves modification and improvement on a piece of property, documentation is of the utmost importance. This is especially true for the solar industry that has an insane amount of files and photos that have to be managed by the company. In the past, we have seen the sheer [...]
When it comes to a CRM and project management software, there are a plethora of choices on the market. They range in size from small SAAS programs to huge enterprise platforms. Some of them are even niched towards certain industries and workflow type. When it comes to solar, Janus is the only CRM and Project [...]
Janus offers a full suite of project management solutions for companies of any size. Not only does Janus scale for companies of any size, you never pay more for the number of users you have! Even better, Janus can integrate with systems that you currently cannot live without like SolarEdge. When we sat down to [...]
When it comes to running a business, proper file management is vital. For many lifetimes, paper records have been kept for the entire business cycle and amounted to a massive amount of paperwork. With the modern age, computers and the ability to digitize paperwork, we have seen a significant reduction in the amount of physical [...]
Every year, there are so many different solar conventions and trade shows that we attend. One of our favorites is Solar Power International in Las Vegas. While we are not exhibiting this year, we are sending several of our key members to walk the show, meet with solar companies, gamble and meet new people. We [...]
One of the major cornerstones of the Janus CRM and Project Management platform has been a focus on accountability. In the solar industry as with any sort of home improvement or construction project, there are a lot of moving parts with a lot of people at various levels of involvement. The nature of all this [...]
One of our favorite quotes about logistics comes from Tom Peters, “Leaders win through logistics. Vision, sure. Strategy, yes. But when you go to war, you need to have both toilet paper and bullets at the right place at the right time. In other words, you must win through superior logistics.” This quote definitely is [...]
The renewable energy sector is inherently unique in that it lives both in the construction world as well as the technology world. This is what has allowed for the technology behind solar panels themselves to improve at such an incredible rate. By treating panels and their production (rightfully) as an advanced piece of technology, it [...]
