Starting a business

What kind of business are you starting?

Pick the closest. You'll see what I'd set up for it from day one, and what it costs.

Not sure which? Call 01206 636 400, or , my AI assistant.

Something else?

Not on the list? Tell me what you do.

Most of what helps is the same in every business: calls answered, bookings and reminders, quotes and invoices, reviews and records. Tell me about yours, and I'll tell you honestly what's worth doing.

Prices for new businesses

Pick the pieces. Fixed quote first.

There's no set start-up bundle: you choose what you need now, and add more later. You always get a fixed quote before anything starts. I'm not VAT registered, so there's no VAT to add.

  • Free chatFree
    20 minutes, by phone or in person. No obligation.
  • A websitefrom £495
    A fast site with booking and enquiries built in. Yours once it's paid for.
  • Calls answered, booking, quotes and invoicesfrom £495
    Set up and tested with you, in your own accounts. The usual start if you'll have a team.
  • Just you? The Solo packagefrom £195
    One visit and three time-savers, such as calls answered, booking and records ready for tax. Then care from £49 a month.
  • Records ready for tax, on their ownpriced after a free chat
    Usually one of your Solo time-savers, or set up alongside the rest.
  • Care planfrom £99/mo
    Monitoring, fixes, small changes and a monthly report. 30-day rolling. Solo care from £49 a month.
How it works

The visit, the setup, the care.

  1. 1The visit

    We sit down together

    A free 20-minute chat, then a visit at your place. We pick the few things that matter for your first customers.

  2. 2The setup

    I set it up, in your name

    Your domain, number and accounts are yours from the start. You see it all working before the final bill.

  3. 3The care

    Looked after as you grow

    A monthly check, fixes and small changes on a care plan that rolls month to month.

Questions

Things people ask.

I haven't started trading yet. Is it too early?

Not at all. It's the best time to set things up properly, before the evenings fill up with admin. If you're still planning, we can just talk it through.

Do you do my tax or accounts?

No. I'm not an accountant. I set up simple record-keeping that's ready for Making Tax Digital, and I work alongside your accountant, or you, if you do your own.

Who owns the website and accounts?

You do. Your domain, phone number and accounts are in your name, and the website's design is yours once it's paid for. Nothing is held back if you leave, and I never touch your email.

Colchester · In person · Done for you

Open for business. Home for tea.

Book a free 20-minute chat. Tell me what you're starting and when, and I'll tell you honestly what's worth setting up now and what can wait.

Book a free chat

01206 636 400WhatsAppcharlie@backbyteatime.co.uk

Free · 20 minutes · no hard sell

Book a free chat

The quickest way is a message or a call. I'll arrange a time, on the phone or in person.

WhatsApp me Call 01206 636 400

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Or email me directlycharlie@backbyteatime.co.uk