Big ambitions deserve a big presence — whatever your budget.

Every great business starts somewhere. Whether you're launching your first venture, taking a side project full-time, or finally giving your business the website it deserves — you shouldn't have to choose between quality and affordability. From our studio in Bournemouth & Poole, Dorset, our Small Business Solutions support start-ups and small businesses across the UK and beyond.

We understand — because we know how hard it is.

When budgets are tight, the cheapest option is tempting. We've watched where that road leads — and we'd rather help you get it right the first time.

Starting and growing a business is tough. The money to invest in doing things properly isn't always there when you need it most, and when every pound counts it's only natural to reach for the cheapest fix you can find. We get it — completely.

But those cheap, off-the-shelf solutions rarely turn out to be the smart investment they promised to be. A website that looks fine today but can't grow with you tomorrow tends to cost far more in the long run — in rebuilds, lost enquiries, and missed opportunities you never even knew were there.

So we made it our mission to say yes: honest advice and a website built to carry you forward, at a price that respects where you're starting from.

How we help small businesses thrive.

Our Small Business Solutions are designed to remove the barriers that so often hold new businesses back — five commitments that make quality web design genuinely affordable, wherever you're based.

The offering
  • 01

    Special rates for new & small businesses

    Reduced pricing created specifically to promote growth and give your business the strongest possible start — without the price tag that usually comes with quality web design.

  • 02

    0% interest payment plans

    Spread the cost of your project over manageable, interest-free instalments — so you can invest in doing things properly without the upfront pressure on your cash flow.

  • 03

    Hosting, email & maintenance contracts

    Tailored, affordable agreements for web hosting, email hosting and ongoing maintenance — keeping your site fast, secure and up to date long after launch, at a price built for a growing business.

  • 04

    Structured advice to start & grow online

    More than just a website. We'll guide you through building your online presence step by step, so every decision you make is the right one for where you're heading next.

  • 05

    Quality guaranteed for your investment

    Whatever you spend, you get our full care and the latest industry standards. No corners cut, no compromises hidden in the small print.

Built for growth,
not just for launch day.

There's a difference between a website that simply exists and one that actively works for your business. Everything we build for small businesses is tailor-made for growth — designed around your goals from day one, structured to expand as you do, and held to the same high standards as every project that leaves our hands.

A smaller budget never means a lesser website — just a smarter, more considered path to the same professional result.

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Every service, scaled to your stage.

This isn't a cut-down package — it's our full range of services, scoped and priced for where you are right now. Start with what you need today, and add the rest as you grow.

  • 01Web design & development
  • 02eCommerce
  • 03Brand & print design
  • 04SEO & business marketing
  • 05Web & email hosting
  • 06Maintenance & support

Why small businesses choose Novus Design.

Transparency

In how we work and what you pay. Honest quotes in plain English — and any change in scope discussed and agreed before work begins.

Quality

In everything we deliver. Your build is held to the same standards as our biggest projects — whatever the size of your investment.

Understanding

Of what it takes to get a small business off the ground. We're a small business too — built from the ground up in Dorset — and it shows in how we work with you, wherever you are.

A mission to say yes

However modest your starting point, we'll work with you to find a way forward that gets you online, on brand and set up to grow.

Built for small businesses like yours.

Two small businesses we've designed, built and still look after today — both live right now, so take a look around.

Psychology with Jenna

Psychology with Jenna

Expert online A Level Psychology tuition from a teacher and examiner of 18 years. The site brings tuition, resources, student logins and a parent portal together in one place — built to turn enquiries into discovery calls, and live right now.

  • Branding
  • Events
  • Website Design
The Old School Gallery & Café

The Old School Gallery & Café

A popular village café providing local art and catering to all dietary requirements, including gluten-free and vegan. The website compliments all of their services with a platform for events, customer bookings, catering bookings and an online shop.

  • Branding
  • Events
  • Website Design
Jacqui Redfern Art

Jacqui Redfern Art

An independent Dorset artist inspired by light and landscape. Her website pairs a gallery-quality portfolio with a full online shop for originals and prints — plus events, mentoring and commissions — and is live today, designed and maintained by Novus.

  • Branding
  • eCommerce
  • Events
  • Invoicing
  • Website Design
Psychology with Jenna

Psychology with Jenna

Expert online A Level Psychology tuition from a teacher and examiner of 18 years. The site brings tuition, resources, student logins and a parent portal together in one place — built to turn enquiries into discovery calls, and live right now.

Branding · Events · Website Design
The Old School Gallery & Café

The Old School Gallery & Café

A popular village café providing local art and catering to all dietary requirements, including gluten-free and vegan. The website compliments all of their services with a platform for events, customer bookings, catering bookings and an online shop.

Branding · Events · Website Design
Jacqui Redfern Art

Jacqui Redfern Art

An independent Dorset artist inspired by light and landscape. Her website pairs a gallery-quality portfolio with a full online shop for originals and prints — plus events, mentoring and commissions — and is live today, designed and maintained by Novus.

Branding · eCommerce · Events · Invoicing · Website Design

Give your business the start it deserves.

Tell us where your business needs to go, and we'll find a way forward that gets you there. One friendly, no-obligation chat — honest advice, a clear plan, and a price that respects where you're starting from.

However modest your starting point, we're on a mission to say yes.

  • 01Special small-business rates
  • 020% interest payment plans
  • 03Hosting, email & maintenance contracts
  • 04Structured advice to grow online
  • 05Quality guaranteed
  • 06Honest, plain-English quotes

Questions,
answered.

Straight answers to the things small businesses ask us most. Anything else — just ask.

  • Who qualifies for Small Business Solutions?

    Start-ups, side projects going full-time, and established small and local businesses ready for a proper online presence. If that sounds like you, you qualify — wherever in the UK (or beyond) you're based.

  • How do the 0% interest payment plans work?

    We agree a simple instalment schedule upfront, shaped around your cash flow — so you can invest in doing things properly without the upfront pressure. No interest, no hidden charges.

  • How much will my website cost?

    Every project is scoped individually at our reduced small-business rates, and quoted upfront in plain English — the price we agree is the price you pay. Tell us your budget and we'll be honest about exactly what it can achieve.

  • Is a smaller budget a lesser website?

    No. Your build is held to the same standards as our biggest projects — the latest industry standards, beautiful on every device, with solid SEO foundations. A smaller budget just means a smarter, more considered path to the same professional result.

  • Can my website grow with my business?

    Yes — everything we build is structured to expand as you do. Start with what you need today, then add pages, features and services as you grow, without ever starting over.

  • What happens after launch?

    We stay with you. Tailored, affordable hosting, email and maintenance contracts keep your site fast, secure and up to date — and our structured advice helps you take the right next step, every step.

Happy clients,
real results.

Real words from the small businesses we've built for. Click and drag to explore.

  • Our members needed one place we could point people to without apologising for it. David listened more than he talked and kept every date he set — nothing felt rushed. New clients now open with ‘I found you through the website’.

    Claire

    Founder, Dorset Counselling Association

  • Honestly, my goal was not getting fined — vape rules change constantly. David walked me through the age-check side in plain words, and Toby made the shop look proper. When I email, an actual person replies — usually the same day.

    Callum

    Owner, The Cloud Room

  • I was running bookings out of spreadsheets and losing my evenings to it. David sat with me for an hour before we talked websites at all. Now members book and pay themselves, and I've got my Tuesdays back.

    James

    Founder, Harbour Training Group

  • We just needed people to find us and see we're the real thing. I kept going quiet mid-project — busy season — and David chased me, kindly. The site went live on the date he'd promised, and new enquiries mention it straight away.

    Sophie

    Director, Southcoast Eventing

  • Our old site embarrassed us in pitches — that was the push. David asked good questions, about the films rather than fonts, then mostly let the work breathe. Two producers have brought the site up themselves, which never used to happen.

    Marcus

    Director, Lantern Films

Businesses we've helped to grow.

  • Corsham Dental
  • Viewpoint Fitness
  • Henni's Sweet Treats
  • Psychology with Jenna
  • Roberts Dorset
  • Team Jones Training
  • Dynamic Heaters
  • The VapeBar Guernsey
  • JK House
  • Events Management Plus
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