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If you want to do everything yourself (hiring someone to write code, host it on your own servers etc) then this is good and bad. It's good because you keep total control, and can change it around at any time. It's bad because it will cost you a lot of money and time, and your risk is significant.
An alternative is to look for existing solutions. Your problem and business are not unique, so there are solutions that exist out there already, and each will cost you far less than doing it on your own and at far less risk.
It's hard to give you recommendations since you didn't share too much detail. My suggestion based on what you offered would be to list the top 5 problems you have with your current setup, then use Google to find solutions. There are definitely programs, scripts and solutions for just about everything out there these days.
Another route you can take is to hire a consultant to evaluate your current setup and suggest existing solutions, and or recommend a good programmer to you.
In fact, there are plenty of consultants here on GFY that might be able to help you.
Good luck!
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