The Internet is the first place most people look these days when they need a service, so it's important that every business - however small - has their own website. Think of it as a permanent advertisement with the potential to reach thousands of customers, every day of the year; a 'glossy brochure' on the web.

A professionally designed website is one of the best investments you can make in your business. When you hand out a business card with your website address or tell people to visit your website for more information, you can feel confident that people will come away from your website both well-informed, and feeling confident about doing business with you.

Don't think a website's a waste of money because your customers already know who you are and what you do. A whole world full of potential new customers could be looking for the service you offer right now - make sure they can find you!

Item Consulting have been designing websites and developing software since 2001. We've got experience of working with everyone from small, local businesses in Thurrock, Essex to large corporates around the UK.

• We can register and host your chosen Domain name, and offer unlimited email addresses as well as free website statistics so you can get a behind-the-scenes view of who's visiting your website and what they're interested in. We can also offer search engine optimisation (SEO) services.
   

• We can design your logo if required, and will build a website which complements your logo and fits both your personality and the ethos of your business. It will be tailor-made for you.
   

• We have experience of designing basic and complex websites, online shops, integration with Barclays and other online payment systems, database design, Membership-based systems and Content Management Systems (CMS) which enable you to keep your own website up-to-date.

You don't need any technical knowledge yourself to have a website - we can take care of absolutely everything for you and will offer support and guidance if required, even once your website is complete. You don't even need to know what your website should contain - we can guide you through the process from the blank canvas through to your finished 'glossy brochure' on the web.

Have a chat to us! Just give us a call on 01375 891094 or email jackie@itemconsulting.co.uk. We'll visit you, get an idea of your needs and give you a free estimate for your new website.