The SOL® Home Improvements Business
Our goal is to develop Australia’s leading network of Home Improvers.
We help you design and supply high quality home improvements solutions that allow customers to enjoy outdoor living at home.
Our time-saving software, product solutions and business support are all designed to help you win more work.
ADVANCED SOFTWARE
Our leading software Designs, Engineers, Provides Plans, Quotes and Orders your home improvement structures.
We take the pain away – no more calculations, span tables and quote books.
HEAD OFFICE SUPPORT
Head Office supports you with supplier management, price file management, new product development, lead generation and more.
We free you up to spend more time selling and building.
HIGH QUALITY PRODUCT
Decades of Home Improvements expertise has been captured in our product.
Innovative attachment systems, bracketry and quality components provide your customers with a neat finish they’ll be proud to show off.
What are the Business Opportunities?
For a LIMITED TIME we are offering a low-cost software trial opportunity.
You can join as a non-exclusive distributor, and test the value of our innovative ImproveIT® Lite™ software.
Our ImproveIT® Lite™ software is a technologically advanced steel framed structure quotation, design, ordering and engineering system.
It provides fully automated quotes, plans, and materials lists based on your customers’ structure requirements.
You have the ability to customise all aspects of the building and ImproveIT® Lite™ software does the rest.
Please register your interest below, or call 02 4646 8250 or E-mail sales@SOLhomeimprovements.com.au
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Limited areas available
“I’m happy I made the decision to distribute SOL products.
They’re well designed and easy to build, but best of all the software helps me design competitively priced structures that my customers love”
“I got on board with SOL because it was a great opportunity to enter a new market with a well supported design and quoting program.
I’m proud to supply a great quality Australian made product – and to see the transformation of the clients home and the joy it brings them”
“SOL gives me endless options with instant engineering from the software. It’s a clean, easy and lightweight product to work with.
The best part is you’re creating a lifestyle for people at a very competitive price point within the outdoor living market compared with all other brands”
Frequently Asked Questions
What characteristics make a successful SOL distributor?
We’re looking for distributors and installers to join our network. People who have the skills and abilities to:
- Manage the administrative and logistical aspects of managing customer quotes, council approvals, orders and delivery.
- Engage with the customer, utilising our software to collaborate with them and design a structure they love – ultimately winning the customers trust and business.
- Provide a quality installation with attention to detail, as well as on-site customer service skills. Perhaps you are a builder, roofer or are already installing Home Improvements structures? Registered builders and installation crew members are required.
If you’d like to discuss this in more detail, please submit your details on this page, or call our Business Development team on 02 4646 8250
What training and support do new SOL distributors receive?
Training is available to learn about all aspects of the design and quoting software in our in-house software training room.
We’ll guide you through the design, quoting, engineering, plans, ordering and other aspects of our advanced software, as well as support you with general business guidance including sales and marketing support.
We also showcase how to build SOL Home Improvements structures at our industry leading training facility. Installers can learn best-practice techniques and get hands-on experience building real structures under the guidance of our Technical Manager.
What does it cost?
Please contact our Business Development team on 02 4646 8250 to discuss the opportunity available.
We have low-cost entry opportunities for those wanting to test out our business solutions and support.
We also have exclusive territory opportunities for those wanting to secure larger, lucrative areas exclusively whilst servicing the area with multiple crews of installers.
Who manufactures the product?
The majority of our components are supplied by Stramit Building Products®, manufactured by various product suppliers.
SOL Home Improvements distributors simply order the components for each job automatically from Stramit via the ImproveIT software.
Does SOL undercut distributors by selling buildings direct to customers?
Absolutely not. It’s as simple as that.
We support our distributors by generating leads and working with our channel to win business.
Do I get an exclusive territory?
This option is available with various packages that can be customised according to the area and the distributors own business plan.
Does SOL Home Improvements use a franchise or distributor model?
We offer distributorships – meaning you get the advantage of our software, business support, product designs and sales tools.
You may also leverage our brand with approval, though you are not required to follow a specific promotional plan – SOL Home Improvements effectively becomes a product on your shelf.
You operate as an independent business and your financial and business affairs remain your own responsibility.
Do I need a display site?
Display sites are a great way to showcase our products and your building capabilities.
This option may be required if you purchase an exclusive sales territory, and depending on the package purchased.
Call our Business Development team on 02 4646 8250 to discuss further.
What promotional tools are available?
We generate leads for our business via a range of marketing activities, which may include online advertising, TV advertising, print advertising and events.
An in house graphic design service and marketing advice is available to support you in utilising a range of marketing collateral in your own area, in order to support you with local marketing assistance. This could take the form of catalogues or social media support.
Point of sale materials are available on start-up and for additional ongoing purchases.