New Business Launch

Everything your new business needs to get online

Starting something new? I'll take you from a name on a notepad to a fully branded business with a website, professional email and a laptop ready to work - all handled by one person, start to finish.

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One
Point of contact
7 stages
Name to handover
Yours
Every account, in your name
Why one person

Skip the six different suppliers

Most new businesses end up juggling a logo designer, a web developer, a domain registrar, someone to sort the email and a lot of trial and error. Things fall through the gaps - the email that lands in junk, the domain nobody can log into, the logo that only exists as a blurry JPEG.

With a launch package it's all planned together and done properly, so your name, brand, website and email work as one from day one.

One person to call, from first idea to launch day
Brand, website and email designed to work together
The technical side done right - domains, DNS and email authentication
A full handover, so you own and understand everything
Launch checklistYour new business
01Business nameDomains and availability checkedDone
02Brand identityLogo pack, colours and typeDone
03Domains and DNSRegistered, redirects in placeDone
04WebsiteCustom-coded, mobile-firstIn progress
05Business emailYour domain, SPF, DKIM, DMARCNext
06IT setupLaptop ready to workNext
07HandoverEvery account and login documentedNext
What's included

From name to launch, in seven stages

Take the whole package or just the parts you need. Every launch is scoped around the size of your business and what you already have in place.

01

Business naming

Name ideas developed around your business, your values and the customers you want to reach.

  • A shortlist of names, with the thinking behind each one
  • Domain availability checked for every option
  • Initial checks against Companies House, the UK trade mark register and Google
02

Brand identity

A bespoke logo with concept options and refinement, plus everything you need to use it properly.

  • Brand colours and typography
  • A full logo pack: main and alternative layouts, colour, black and white, vector, high-res and print-ready files
  • A monogram or icon mark
  • Social media profile logo, banner and link-sharing image
  • Website icons for browsers, Apple and Android
  • A branded email signature, desktop wallpaper and video call background
03

Website

A custom-coded, mobile-first website or a holding page to get you live while the full site comes together.

  • Designed around your new brand
  • A branded 404 page
  • SEO foundations: meta tags, social sharing tags and structured data
  • Fast, secure hosting with SSL
04

Domains and DNS

Your domains registered, configured and pointing in the right place.

  • Domain registration (.com, .co.uk and others)
  • DNS setup and management
  • Redirects, so all your domains and www point to one site
  • Spoofing protection on any domains you don't use for email
05

Business email

Professional email on your own domain, set up so it actually reaches people. Microsoft 365, Google Workspace or another provider - whichever suits the way you work.

  • Help choosing the right provider, then full setup and company profile
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC, so your emails land in inboxes, not junk
  • User accounts and admin access
06

IT setup

A new laptop set up and ready to work on day one.

  • Your email, calendar, video calls and cloud storage installed and signed in
  • Your branding on the email signature, wallpaper and video call background
  • An email folder and filing system built around how you work

Done in person, for businesses in and around Sussex.

07

Handover

A full handover document covering every account, setting and login, so nothing is lost and nothing depends on me. Your domains, email, hosting and brand files are all set up in your name - you own the lot.

How it works

A clear order of work

Each stage builds on the last, so nothing gets redone. You'll always know what's happening and what comes next.

01

Discovery

A free call to understand your business, your plans and exactly what you need - and what you don't.

02

Name and brand

We settle on a name, then I design your logo and brand and put together the full logo pack.

03

Build and set up

Website, domains, email and IT, all configured to work together and tested properly.

04

Launch and handover

You go live with everything in place, plus a handover document for every account and login.

New Business Launch FAQ

Questions about launching

If your question isn't here, get in touch. Happy to talk through your idea, however early it is.

How much does a launch package cost?
It depends on the scale. A sole trader who needs a name, a logo and a holding page is a very different job from a team that needs a full website and several laptops set up. Book a free consultation and I'll give you a clear quote for exactly what you need.
Can I choose just some of the stages?
Yes. Some people already have a name and logo and just need the website and email sorting. Others are starting from nothing. The package is built around where you are. If you're doing some of it yourself, here's the order I'd do things in.
Do the name checks mean the name is legally clear?
No. I check domain availability, Companies House and the UK trade mark register, and search Google for anyone already trading under the name. That catches the obvious clashes, but it isn't legal advice. If the name is central to your business, I'd recommend a formal trade mark search or registration before you commit to it.
Do you work with businesses outside Sussex?
Yes, for most of it. Naming, branding, the website, domains and email can all be done remotely, anywhere in the UK. The laptop setup is done in person, so that part is for businesses in and around Sussex.
Which email provider should I use?
Whichever fits the way you work. Microsoft 365 suits people who live in Outlook, Word and Excel, while Google Workspace suits people who prefer Gmail and Google Docs. Other providers can work out cheaper for very small setups. I'll talk you through the options and set up whichever you choose, with the same email authentication either way.
Will I own everything at the end?
Yes. Your domains, email account, hosting and brand files are set up in your name, and the handover document records every account and login. Nothing is locked to me.
How long does it take?
It depends on the scope, and on how quickly we settle on a name and logo - that's usually the part that takes the most thought. I'll give you a clear timeline in the consultation before anything starts.
What happens after launch?
That's up to you. You can take it from there with the handover document, or I can look after the website with a monthly hosting and maintenance package, and help you get found with local SEO and a well set-up Google Business Profile.

Starting something new?

Book a free consultation and tell me about your idea. I'll show you exactly what you need to get online - and what you don't.

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