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PHENOMENAL GROWTH AS EASY AS 123


123 Internet Group are a full-service digital marketing agency based at headquarters in Kiln Farm. Award-winning and innovative, they support local, national, and international businesses using their own in-house design, development and marketing teams. Founder and CEO Scott Jones discusses how the firm has expanded over the past 10 years, and the plans in store for continued growth.


Starting life in offices opposite Campbell Park, 123 Internet Group prides itself on being forward-thinking and innovative; the team have a big company mentality with the agility of still being fairly small. With all the high-end systems, processes, and solutions that you would expect from a larger brand, Scott has been clear from the start that by investing in the best technology and building a young, dynamic team with key skills, 123 Internet Group could challenge their larger rivals. And this is exactly what his firm is achieving. One of the primary services offered by the team is SEO


expertise, ensuring the client’s website is featured on page one of Google under their chosen terms; as it currently stands, 123 Internet Group has sites listed on position one against over five billion results! Scott told us: “This is no small feat, and


testament to the skills and dedication of the team. We’re excited to have achieved these results for our clients, and with our expansion plans well under way, we’re well- positioned to capitalise and grow on this success.” The team also act as a full outsourced


‘OUR TEAM


ARE YOUNG AND PASSIONATE AND HIGHLY SKILLED WITH AMBITIOUS GOALS’


marketing department for many clients, providing the full services of an in-house team, with the benefit of a much larger headcount and skill base. Despite the Covid-19 lockdown proving a challenge to


businesses throughout the UK, 123 Internet Group continued its growth, recruiting five new staff members throughout 2020 so far. Reflecting on the growth of the company, and the impact this could have on the benefits of so far being a small team, Scott said: “Although we are growing quickly, agility, and being committed to supporting each of our clients in different ways, is ingrained in everything we do. “I’ve no doubt that as we expand, the passionate and


unique culture that makes 123 Internet Group so special, will only increase too.” The facilities at the Kiln Farm headquarters make it the


ideal environment to accommodate growing staff numbers and has allowed Scott to transform the original space in Campbell Park into the company’s photography and green- screen studio. The team moved into the converted barn three years ago and credit the open plan environment and inspiring backdrop, in encouraging free-flowing creativity and collaboration. Off the beaten track, surrounded by beautiful scenery, it’s hard not to feel motivated by the stunning location, which was exactly why Scott chose this space to house his growing business.


14 inbusinessOCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2020 Scott said: “We can’t wait to welcome clients back


to our office, once Covid-19 restrictions allow. Everyone always comments on what a brilliant space we have.” The in-house design team has developed an enviable


reputation for creating a range of graphical assets, from social media and marketing collateral, as well as full logo, branding, and website design. In addition, as the firm grows, they have broadened their skillset and now also create animation and videos for clients, including drone and greenscreen footage. With the opening of the second office, the volume and complexity of the work 123 Internet Group can produce was enormously expanded. Scott said: “We are a very friendly and advice-driven


company, always trying to offer as much support as possible. We are flexible, and although we deal with big brands, we are still focused on supporting and growing smaller businesses too. Our team are young and passionate and highly skilled with ambitious goals.” This ambition has led the team to be recipients of


increasing accolades in recent years. In 2019 123 Internet Group was crowned Business of the Year (Less than 50 Employees) at the SME MK & Bucks Business Awards, coming in the same year as a team member won the Young Creative Person Of The Year at the Next Generation Chamber Awards.


CEO Scott Jones


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