Many companies have wasted a great deal of money designing sites that were not suited to the company's business needs. Take the time to assess your company's needs before allocating funds. The world wide web opens up a vast new market for many companies. Make the most of it by positioning yourself in the manner that will best serve your long-term interests. The first step in getting your site up is deciding where in cyberspace it will live.
Most providers also offer plans for small businesses.
You will also need to register your domain name. This is the specific address of your company. Domain name registration is done through an organization called InterNIC which charges individuals and companies a fee for reserving the name. Many ISPs will take care of this step for a nominal fee. An advantage is that it is free with your service plan.