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Obed Dominguez, who founded Sunforce Solar has had a great run in a short span of life. He is originally from Mexico where he started his life until he moved to the United States at the age of 5. There he went on to live in Los Angeles, California. He spent his formative years there until he moved to Las Cruces in the year 2009. This was a life-altering decision for him as he started his journey into technology and innovation from then and there itself. Science and technology became his new best friends and that’s how he approached the basic tenets of his life thereon.

Sunforce Solar

His company, Sunforce Solar, gives out technical solutions to problems related to solar energy. He has been working on several projects now that showcase his company’s aptitude for solving modern problems related to solar energy. Solar energy conversion and storage have also been a prime focus for Obed for a long time now and he has been working diligently on it for quite some time. He is also very much interested in helping others to achieve whatever they want to achieve in their life.

Services offered by Sunforce Solar

SunforceSolar is trying to give out efficient solar solutions to several industries including the residential market industry. He takes his work as a CEO as someone who caters to the needs and demands of consumers and ensures the proper grievance redressal in order to attenuate better revenues for the company. Obed has been pushing his coworkers too to have such an attitude in order for them to take their company to newer heights.

Obed’s Professional Life 

Obed had been hopping from many jobs due to the lack of interest in the conventional path of a career that many have taken before him in this field. He had been looking for a niche that will satisfy his thirst for knowledge and science. He got into a call center job thinking it will at least keep him financially afloat. But then he saw the perils of doing such a job and left it. So he started applying for sales positions in different solar-based companies.  He met initial failures like almost anyone with big dreams has had to face.

Initially, he appeared as a pushover in his new sales job Due to which his sales targets were seldom met. But as he slowly understood the tricks of the trade and started negotiating hard, his sales profile really boomed and his sales figures improved drastically. This was something that was truly remarkable and Obed remembers this even to this day. The biggest lesson he drew from this is that if you truly believe in your product, then you can bargain hard with your customers, which then translates to better sales figures. Trust in your product is one of the basic requirements of the sales industry which feeds off all other variables around us that can keep us away from our specified target.

Why is Sunforce Solar different?

On being asked what is that one quality that makes Sunforce Solars stand out in the crowd, Obed says that it is their ethical moorings that make them quite unique in the marketplace of solar industries. Almost everyone is aware of the various types of unethical tactics adopted by industries just to make a few more bucks quickly. But Solarforce Solars is one such company that has never ever compromised on their service to their customers and maybe that’s the reason why the company has achieved so much in such a short span of time. Obed says he and his team have never left a client’s home without ensuring all the solar appliance connections are failsafe and working perfectly so as to not give their clients any reason to complain or be dissatisfied with their job. This has been the biggest strength of Solarforce Solars for which they are truly proud.

Based out of Alamogordo, New Mexico, Dennis Crimmins is a veteran commercial developer and structural contractor. Dennis accepted a position with White Sands Construction in 1982, a residential remodeling firm with a track record for fast and effective work. Seeing vast potential in the company, Dennis resolved to work hard and give them his all, eventually becoming one of their key employees. After working there for four years, one day, Dennis spoke to the owner about moving up further, and very much to his surprise, was given the opportunity to purchase the company outright. He agreed, and under his leadership, White Sands expanded their operations, shifting their focus from residential to commercial development and finding much additional success after doing so.

In the ensuing decades, Dennis Crimmins has enlarged his expertise to include the building of government facilities and military installations, and more recently, transitioned into a role concentrating on development. As the owner of WSCI LLC for many years, Dennis worked in conjunction with several high-profile clients, including several well-known national and international companies, as well multiple municipal and state governments, to build commercial retail centers, 911 dispatch centers, detention facilities, and residential subdivisions, among other prestigious projects. Although he has recently sold the construction portion of the business to his children, he remains CEO of WSCI LLC. Dennis Crimmins still resides in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Why did you decide to create your own business?

For a good stretch of my career, I headed up White Sands Construction. I was fortunate enough to have been offered the company by its original founder, and so I gladly bought him out and began to re-focus its efforts from residential remodeling to commercial construction. As the years passed, the company became immensely successful—so much so that I felt very comfortable walking away when I felt the need to start my own venture. I wanted to become more of a real estate developer, and so I began WSCI LLC, which was incorporated in 2013. Since then, we have established ourselves firmly and accomplished a lot. Recently, I sold the construction division of the business to my children, and now I mainly serve as a consultant. My role focuses primarily on development, these days.

What would you tell those who are looking to get into your industry?

With development and construction in particular, a lot of the really difficult work tends to come at the end of a project. In many ways, the planning stages assume that nothing or very little will go wrong. But as you dig in and begin the process of building, unanticipated events tend to pop up. The best advice I can give for dealing with that would be to put in extra effort as construction moves into its final phases. You want to be sure to complete a job correctly—for its own sake, but also for the sake of your business’s reputation, as well as your own.

What is one important lesson you have learned managing your business and team?

Paramount to success in any endeavor is treating others as you would like to be treated. That goes for employees, clients, colleagues, and suppliers alike. There’s a reason it’s called ’the Golden Rule.’

If you could change one thing you did in the beginning of your career what would it be?

I would’ve started working with national franchised companies earlier. They’re fantastic business partners; very organized and very consistent. I think doing that would’ve reduced my overall stress while maintaining a similar income for my companies and momentum in my career.

How do you maintain a work life balance? 

The shift I made from construction to development took care of much of that problem. I have to be on-site supervising projects far less than I once did. I’ll admit, earlier in my career, I had issues with work life balance, although they were mitigated by the fact that I was able to work with my wonderful wife much of the time. Having a supportive partner who also happens to understand, share, and have a real stake in your professional goals does wonders for the achievement of balance.

What are your traits that make you a successful leader?

I’m tough but fair. I’m very organized, and I willingly accept input from others.

What was the hardest obstacle you have overcome? 

A long time ago, I went into business with someone I thought I could trust. It turned out he was the polar opposite of me when it came to conducting business, in that he didn’t mind cutting corners and doing a sloppy job if it meant making more money. I learned my lesson. From that point on, I started heavily vetting anyone I considered taking on as a business partner. I still do that to this day.

What is the biggest life lesson you have learned?

Money isn’t the be-all and end-all of existence, and it pays to be wary of those who think it is.

Outside of work, what defines you as a person? 

First and foremost, I love my family. Spending time with my grandchildren brings me such joy. They’re really into Motocross racing at the moment, and as fate would have it, they spend a lot of time using a local race track I built years ago! How’s that for life coming full circle?

What is one thing you would change in your industry today if you could? 

I would get rid of the RFP (Request For Proposal). This is very corrupt, as it allows the using agency, whether it’s a city, state or federal, to pick their favorite contractor. They should not be allowed to pick a contractor because of friendships or other benefits they receive from or for that client.

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After months of speculation, it was finally revealed that Elon Musk was terminating his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. The news arrived on Friday that the Tesla CEO pulled out of the deal due to the social media company breaching multiple provisions of the merger agreement.

However, the saga continues as Twitter chairman Bret Taylor revealed that the board plans to pursue legal action to enforce the merger agreement.

“The Twitter Board is committed to closing the transaction on the price and terms agreed upon with Mr. Musk and plans to pursue legal action to enforce the merger agreement,” he tweeted. “We are confident we will prevail in the Delaware Court of Chancery.”

Musk’s lawyers stated in a filing that Twitter failed or refused to respond to his requests for information on fake or spam accounts on the platform – factors that have been fundamental to the company’s business performance.

Read also: Tesla to Shut Down Berlin Factory for Two Weeks to Expand Factory Space

“Sometimes Twitter has ignored Mr. Musk’s requests, sometimes it has rejected them for reasons that appear to be unjustified, and sometimes it has claimed to comply while giving Mr. Musk incomplete or unusable information,” the filing wrote.

“Twitter is in material breach of multiple provisions of that Agreement, appears to have made false and misleading representations upon which Mr. Musk relied when entering into the Merger Agreement.”

The Tesla CEO also explained that he was abandoning his pursuit because Twitter fired high-ranking executives and one-third of the talent acquisition team, breaching the company’s obligation to “preserve substantially intact the material components of its current business organization.”

Meanwhile, Twitter explained that Musk is not legally entitled to call off the deal without presenting a solid reason, refusing to agree with the spam account information reason.

The platform maintains that it provided Musk with the information he requested.

Had the Tesla CEO maintained his course and succeeded, he would have brought the changes he promised, such as reversing Twitter’s suspension of Donald Trump’s account after the 2021 Capitol riots.

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives weighed in on his opinion of the affairs, saying, “This is a disaster scenario for Twitter. Now the company will battle Musk in an elongated court battle to recoup the deal and/or the breakup fee of $1 billion at a minimum.”

“This soap opera has seen many twists and turns and now ultimately Twitter goes back to the drawing board,” he added. “This was always such a head scratcher to go after Twitter at a $44 billion price tag for Musk and never made much sense to the street, now it ends (for now) in a Twilight Zone ending with Twitter’s Board back against the wall and many on the Street scratching their head around what is next.”

Read also: Tesla Once Again Increases Prices Across Automobile Lineup

Working as a consultant comes with many different benefits. This type of work allows you more flexibility, the ability to decide the jobs you want to work on, and the chance to determine the rates you charge for your time. Setting up a consulting business can often be something you can do with minimal overheads, and it can be a type of work that is easy to scale either up or down to accommodate your financial situation and/or lifestyle. 

However, despite all the advantages of consulting as a career, there are some crucial factors to think about before you get started to be in with the best chance of success. Here are some of the main factors to consider. 

Your Specialty

To be a trusted and reputable consultant, you will usually be expected to be an expert in your field. You can become a successful consultant in any industry or niche you have proven and demonstrable experience and knowledge in. If you’ve worked in a certain career successfully for a long time, you’re likely to be trusted as a consultant in this area. Before you start as a consultant, it’s important to consider how your experience in the field will appear to your future clients. Consider how your experience sets you apart from the competition and what your strongest selling points are. You should aim to find a niche inside your consultancy market. Find an audience that can get a unique and valuable perspective from your experience and knowledge. 

Getting Registrations, Licenses, and Insurance

Depending on the goals you have for your business and the extent to which you want to grow it, you can run the business under your personal name as a consultant or under a business name. If you choose to run your business under your own name, you will likely begin as a sole proprietor. Choosing this business structure means there is no requirement with either state or federal governments, and it is the easiest option for establishing your business. However, you must file all income, losses and expenses on your personal tax return. On the other hand, you can establish yourself as a Limited Liability Company, where your business will be taxed as a separate entity with no risk to your personal assets. You may also need to get a license to practice as a consultant for your state, and you will need to find insurance coverage for consulting business. 

Getting Training

Starting a successful consultancy business may require additional skills, even if you are an expert in your field. As a consultant, some of the main tasks you might take on could involve training other people, public speaking, identifying and finding solutions to problems, analyzing and presenting data, and providing feedback. You may also benefit from additional training regarding the various business considerations for running your own consultancy, such as handling financials, writing a business plan, and structuring and scaling your operations. 

Charging for Consulting

As a consultant, the amount you charge for your services is likely to be one of the main things to consider when attracting and maintaining clients. Too high rates are likely to turn potential clients off, while on the other hand, very low rates are likely to lead to potential clients questioning if you are legitimate. When deciding how to price your services, it is wise to check out what your competitors are doing to get a better idea of the services they’re offering and for how much. It’s recommended that you keep your price points similar to or slightly lower than your main competitors and devise a way to set yourself apart. 

Which Industries Work with Consultants?

Consultants can be hired in any industry, but some industries that will most commonly hire consultants include technology, marketing, business management, human resources and finance. However, regardless of your area of expertise, consulting is an ideal business to start if you can identify how companies or professionals can benefit from what you offer. 

If you’re an expert in a certain topic, starting up as a consultant can be an ideal business venture to consider. A consultancy can be started with low investment and high returns with the right strategies. 

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While business has been slow for many, Samsung Electronics managed to crunch in better numbers from its April-June profit – a feat last seen in 2018.

Despite the inflation, the company generated strong sales thanks to memory chips for server customers. As a result, shares of the memory-chip and smartphone makers rose 2.5% after preliminary results for the second quarter were announced against a 1.5% rise on the broader market.

Samsung posted an operating profit of 14 trillion won or $10.7 billion, an 11% increase from last year’s profits. Revenue also rose 21%, in line with estimates.

The company managed a strong quarter amid a struggling time for chipmakers who warned about a looming chip glut at customers who stocked up during the pandemic to meet the higher demand from people working from home.

Chipmakers like Micron and Advanced Micro Devices have signaled waning demand as inflation squeezes spending.

“Memory chipmakers are expected to build inventory and hike shipments when prices rebound, and demand recovers next year,” said Cape Investment analyst Park Sung-Soon.

Data provider TrendForce reports that prices of specific DRAM chips fell by about 12% last month, while prices of NAND Flash chips are projected to fall 5% in July-September from last quarter.

The sales made server chip demands mark the highlight for Samsung’s operations as inflation, the possibility of a downturn in major markets, the Russian invasion, and China’s COVID-19 lockdowns have held back Samsung phone sales.

Read also: South Korean Tech Giant Samsung Holds 50 Million Unsold Units

Tech companies like Amazon, Alphabet’s Google, Meta, and Microsoft have played an integral role in Samsung’s profits, buying chips to meet cloud demand.

On the opposite end of the table, Taiwanese contract electronics supplier and Apple iPhone maker Foxconn recently raised its full-year outlook and expressed optimism for the third quarter.

The US dollar’s value also hit a 20-year high, helping Samsung’s chip profits in the second quarter. The chip sales are mainly made in dollars, which, when converted, contribute to the Korean headquarters’ numbers.

Smartphone shipments in the second quarter were estimated to be between 62 to 64 million, 5 to 8% lower than estimation in March. In the first quarter, Samsung shipped 74 million smartphones. The lower smartphone demand can be attributed to inflation.

“This trend is the same for major global smartphone makers, although there is variance to some degree,” said Jene Park, Senior analyst at Counterpoint. “In particular, the hit to the demand for low- and mid-end smartphones seems more severe.”

Read also: Samsung to invest $350 billion, plans to hire 80,000 workers

Jerry Becerra is a businessman with a mission: to make people feel good about solar power. His company, SolarTrueUp.com, has grown organically by capitalizing on the increasing demand for solar products. 

SolarTrueUp.com is making a positive impact on the world, and Jerry Becerra is leading the charge. Thanks to his vision and commitment, the company is poised for continued growth and success. 

Becerra credits much of the company’s success to his team’s hard work and dedication. He has a strong belief in mutual respect and appreciation between employer and employee, and he rewards his team’s efforts by helping them progress in their careers. He states: 

“We don’t hire people if we cannot make them better than when we met.” 

It wasn’t always an easy road to the top for Jerry Becerra. He notes that product availability was hard to come by during the early days. But, that’s all a part of being an early mover in your field. He continues to explain that they were forced to stop using a certain product due to government circumstances, so they sought out even better manufacturers with better warranties. His advice to other entrepreneurs is to always be on the lookout for new opportunities and to never give up. 

With hard work and determination, anything is possible. 

At the core of SolarTrueUp.com, Becerra has instilled an attitude of integrity and honesty, which shines out from top to bottom. Becerra acknowledges that his company prides itself in hiring and recruiting people that never had a fair shot at a good opportunity, and they like to hire people working in jobs with zero growth opportunities and showing them that there’s better options out there. 

However, it’s not just about giving people a chance– it’s about giving them a chance to succeed. And that’s exactly what SolarTrueUp.com does. The company offers a wide range of services and products that are designed to help people save money and make the most of their solar energy investment. In addition, they provide training and support so that their employees can be successful in their new roles. He says with a smile: 

“Our goal is to get our people smarter and sharper then show them opportunities to earn more income than before. We try to change lives, if they allow us.” 

It’s clear that this company is dedicated to helping its employees improve their lives and their income potential. This is an admirable goal, and one that is sure to engage employees. 

SolarTrueUp.com is a company that helps people who have solar panels installed on their homes to save money on their electric bills. The company has been successful in 33 states so far, and Becerra himself is confident that they can keep growing steadily. He acknowledges that

there may be some unforeseen events that could throw the company off course, but they are prepared for anything that comes their way. 

Becerra is always on the lookout for new opportunities and ways to innovate. He has a keen eye for business and knows how to spot a good opportunity when he sees one. He’s always quick to take action and has a proven track record of success. Becerra is a true entrepreneur and is always looking for ways to grow his businesses. 

Along with his work in the solar industry, Jerry is a real estate investor, music artist, e-commerce investor, and just signed a book deal. He’s an author in the making! His life is changing for the better as he is helping others change their lives too. 

For any business inquiries, or if you are ready to make a change in your life, you may contact Becerra at info@solartrueup.com. Also make sure to check out his latest projects by following the links below: 

https://www.SolarTrueUp.com 

https://www.instagram.com/SolarAndFlips 

https://RealtyForCash.com