WOW!

Thanks so much everyone for your replies - I'm so grateful

Now all I have to do is chose who to go with!!

I always recommend swerveconcepts.com They're local, we use them for our work site and are very happy with the service. I've also recommended them to another local Mum for her business, and she was delighted with the results. http://www.swerveconcepts.com/

Have a look at: toolkitwebsites.co.uk

They specisalise in small to medium size businesses, they give you the freedom to update yourself but do all the deign/set up for you. They have been awesome for us and all the people I know who have used them and they are very reasonable in terms of cost.

Have a look at: toolkitwebsites.co.uk

They specisalise in small to medium size businesses, they give you the freedom to update yourself but do all the deign/set up for you. They have been awesome for us and all the people I know who have used them and they are very reasonable in terms of cost.

Hi momtomom,

Just sent you a PM!

Thanks for getting in touch.

I've built websites for a few small businesses and currently manage the online marketing and website for a fashion brand here in London. Depending on what's involved, I might be interested and able to help you get started so you can manage it yourself without paying an arm and a leg to a marketing agency. I am a mum and a business owner too, so I completely understand working to a budget!

I really love helping business owners tell their story online and to develop a strategy that fits their business objectives.

Feel free to send me a message if you want to learn more.

Thank you so much for all the replies.

I'm so grateful. It helps so much. I really have no idea where to start

Tracey Rissik is excellent and has designed great sites for several people I know - details on http://thesimplewebcompany.com/
Mine was designed before I met her!

My husband designs websites for small businesses. If you send me your details I can ask him to get in touch. What sort of business is it?
I am sure he would be happy to help.
Jules

Argh - put this on the wrong post - trying again.

In case you want to give it a go yourself, try www.wix.com

Its quite intuitive depending on your technical skills, you don't need to know any programming languages and if nothing else, it will make you think about the type of website you would like before handing off to website designer.

Good luck with your new venture.

Hi there,

Thanks so much for your post. I will definitely have a look at Sally's website.

Yes I'd love to come along on June 3rd. Please let me know the details.

Hi there,

I used a lady called Sally McLouglin (enquiries@sallymcloughlin.com) and found her a real star. I did the same and started my own business and she has been so helpful with ideas. Have a look at www.the-moving-company.co.uk to see what she can do.

Incidentally, I am trying to organise a lunchtime glass of wine on 3rd June for local women starting their own business so we can bounce ideas off each other. I have had some enquiries but if you fancy popping down, let me know!

Hello,

I would love to find a great website designer to build my website. I'm starting my own business!!

Does anyone have any recommendations?

I'd love to hear from you!