Solaris installs commercial automation systems for SMEs.
Workflow Automation. CRM Control. Dashboards. Reporting. AI-Assisted Admin.
For SMEs that want a business with clear commercial control.
Leads are being missed. Follow-up is inconsistent. Reporting is unreliable. And the founder is still chasing what should already be under control.
Solaris installs the automated workflows, CRM routines, dashboards, and digital control environments that make SMEs more predictable, more scalable, and less dependent on their founders. This is not advice. It is implementation.
One clear problem identified. One practical system installed. One handover that leaves the business stronger and less dependent on memory.
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Why Solaris exists
Most SMEs already have CRM, spreadsheets, inboxes, dashboards, and AI tools. Yet leads still get missed, follow-up still slips, reporting is still unreliable, and the founder still ends up chasing what should already be under control.
The problem is not tools. It is that no system is enforcing how the business actually runs. Solaris identifies the point of failure and installs the minimum working system that creates control. Fewer leaks. Fewer excuses. A business that moves properly.
Where AI is used, it is governed and measurable. The purpose is reliability and reduced admin drag, not hype.
If any of this feels familiar, Solaris is for you
Leads are being missed
Enquiries land but do not get followed up properly. There is no system enforcing who owns what, when, and what happens next.
Follow-up is inconsistent
Proposals go out and then nothing. There is no repeatable routine to move people from interest to yes.
Everything depends on you
You are involved in every key decision, major client, and important deal. If you step away, things slow down or stop.
Reporting is too manual
You sit on data but it is not decision-ready. Numbers are compiled by hand, arrive late, and are not trusted enough to act on.
Admin drag is slowing the team
Too much work sits in inboxes, spreadsheets, and manual workarounds. Time is being spent on tasks that should run automatically.
Margins feel too thin
Pricing, discounts, or scope creep are draining profit, but there is no commercial routine to stop it.
What Solaris actually does
Business Process Automation
Automated workflows, CRM systems, lead handling routines, follow-up enforcement, dashboards, reporting, and AI-assisted admin. The result is a business that runs with control, not memory.
Get More Clients
Demand systems that produce better enquiries and reduce reliance on referrals. Positioning, offer clarity, inbound routing, and follow-up systems so you can see what is working and convert it.
Commercial Accelerators
Cashflow control and commercial discipline. Quoting and margin rules, payment terms, debtor follow-up, and weekly visibility so more of the work you win turns into profit and cash.
Commercial Consulting
Specialist commercial support where governance, scrutiny, contractual position, or decision quality need strengthening around the core system work.
What we install
Automation and workflow systems
Lead capture and routing, CRM setup and pipeline control, follow-up enforcement, workflow automation across inboxes, forms, and admin tasks, and AI-assisted processes where they reduce drag without weakening control.
- Lead-to-CRM and follow-up enforcement
- Workflow automation for admin, approvals, and tasking
- AI-assisted admin and integrations
Dashboards and reporting
Dashboards and reporting packs that are clear, current, and decision-ready without hours of manual compilation. Visibility over pipeline, cash, margin, and performance in one place.
- Live dashboards and reporting packs
- Weekly cash and pipeline visibility
- Performance reporting your team can trust
Commercial control systems
Decision routines, contractual risk audits, approval trails, and governance cadence to reduce risk, remove founder dependency, and make commercial decisions repeatable and defensible.
- Contract reviews and liability alignment
- Approval and documentation trail
- Governance cadence and accountability
Outcome: fewer missed opportunities, cleaner execution, clearer visibility, and a business that feels under control.
How we work together
1. Focused discovery call
A direct conversation about where execution is breaking, what is costing you money or time, and the single system install that matters most right now.
2. Clear deliverables and scope
We agree what is being built, what good looks like, and the governance needed to keep it running without constant chasing.
3. Install and hand over
We build and install the system with you, then hand it over cleanly so control becomes normal, not a one-off push.
About our founder
I am David, founder of Solaris. Over the past decade I have held senior leadership and board roles, scaling multimillion-pound businesses, leading commercial and operational transformation, and installing automation systems and governance that improve decision-making and reduce founder dependency.
Solaris exists to bring commercial automation and practical control to owner-led businesses that are ready to run tighter, grow faster, and stop depending on the founder for everything.
Credentials: MBA with Distinction | Level 7 Strategic Leadership | 10+ years in senior leadership and director roles
Governance matters here. Clear artefacts, clear accountability, and clear decision trails. That is how you reduce risk and improve outcomes.
Strategic Management and Leadership Level 7
Master of Business Administration with Distinction
If you want commercial automation and control that actually runs, start with a call.
Solaris FAQs
What does Solaris actually do?
Solaris builds and installs commercial automation systems for SMEs. That includes workflow automation, lead handling, CRM setup, follow-up enforcement, dashboards, reporting, AI-assisted admin, and digital control environments that reduce founder dependency and make execution more reliable.
Who is Solaris for?
Established UK SMEs, typically £750k to £10m turnover, often in services, engineering, construction, distribution, and similar operational businesses. If delivery is strong but lead handling, follow-up, reporting, or workflow control is informal and founder-dependent, you are usually a fit.
What do you usually install first?
The most common first install is the Lead-to-CRM and Follow-Up System. This captures enquiries, structures the pipeline, prioritises activity, and enforces follow-up so opportunities do not quietly die. Simple systems can often be delivered within days. See Business Process Automation for the full range.
Is this just software setup or no-code tools?
No. Solaris does not sell software for its own sake. The goal is a working business system with routing, follow-up, dashboards, reporting, and control that your team can actually operate. Tools are used where they help. The output is a governed, working system.
Do you offer fixed-scope products, or only consulting?
Both. Many engagements start with a defined, fixed-scope system install such as a Lead-to-CRM setup, a cashflow control pack, or a workflow automation build. Retained support is available where ongoing governance or oversight is useful.
Do you work with smaller businesses?
Yes. Earlier-stage and smaller businesses are usually best served through the Founders Pack, which gives a tighter fixed-scope starting point without overbuilding.
For earlier-stage and founder-led businesses
If you are under £750k turnover and not yet ready for a full system install, Solaris offers a structured entry point through the Founders Pack. Fixed-scope commercial essentials: pricing, cashflow, offers, websites, and early demand support. A clear path into Solaris core services as the business grows.