Abi Hill and Richard Windley, founders of Just Starting Out

About Just Starting Out


Helping new business owners take their first step without forking out.

Starting a business shouldn't mean spending thousands before you've earned your first customer.

Just Starting Out exists to make business support accessible and affordable. We connect new business owners with trusted professionals at prices that won't break the bank — so you can focus on building your dream, not draining your savings.

The Challenge

Upfront costs, confusing options and a lack of affordable support leave many talented people unable to take the leap — or struggling to survive their first year.


Expensive services out of reach
Overwhelming choices and jargon
No clear, affordable path forward
Our Solution

We connect new business owners with vetted professionals who understand what it's like to start from scratch — at prices that make sense when you're just getting going.


Vetted professionals at affordable prices
Simple, transparent and easy to use
Support that puts your business first

Meet the Founders

Abi Hill and Richard Windley founded Just Starting Out after seeing too many promising businesses fail before they had a fair chance. Together, they combine real-world entrepreneurial experience with the technical expertise to build a platform that genuinely serves new business owners.

Abi's Story
Abi Hill, CEO of Just Starting Out

Turning research into real impact.

I saw so many aspiring business owners with incredible ideas, but the cost of getting started was holding them back.


Abi Hill

Founder & CEO

With a background in market research, Abi spent years hearing from aspiring entrepreneurs who had the talent and drive but were held back by upfront costs and confusing options. That insight became the foundation for Just Starting Out.

Richard's Story
Richard Windley, CTO of Just Starting Out

Building the platform, powering the mission.

I love solving problems with smart technology — and this is a mission that matters.


Richard Windley

Co-Founder & CTO

With over 30 years of experience in software engineering, Richard brings the technical expertise to turn Abi's vision into a platform that genuinely serves new business owners.

We're here for the long run.

We are committed to championing new business owners. It remains our mission to make expert support accessible, affordable and built around your success.

Championing new business owners

Affordable and accessible support

Built on trust and transparency

Growing opportunities for everyone

Ready to be part of the Just Starting Out community?

Whether you're a new business owner looking for customers or someone seeking great services at fair prices, we'd love you to join us.