The sense of community has always been a cornerstone of the North East.
Phonetic Digital recognises this, actively supporting their local community working alongside over thirty businesses across the region. Whether it’s collaborating with other organisations or getting involved in North East events, they are committed to championing the region we all call home.
What community means for us at Phonetic Digital
As we head into our second year of business, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what worked well, and one thing stands out: our greatest successes happened when we were most connected to our community. Last year, we had the pleasure of collaborating with key local organisations such as Sunderland BID and the North East Chamber of Commerce, offering our expertise in website design, refreshes and maintenance. Working with these regional leaders introduced us to new networks and allowed us to immerse ourselves even deeper into the local business landscape.
But for us, community isn’t just about working with the big names, it’s about supporting businesses of all sizes! We’ve been lucky enough to work alongside many smaller businesses, who have played a huge role in shaping the local community too. Through word of mouth recommendations we’ve built some brilliant relationships that keep us closely connected to what’s happening in our city.
Our community connections
Staying connected with Sunderland’s thriving business community is a top priority for us. We’re always eager to attend local events and workshops when we can, and on the 8th of May we’ll be heading to the North East Expo, exhibiting our services and connecting with other businesses from across the region.
Sunderland, in particular, is at the forefront of development and opportunity. The community is rapidly expanding, with new business prospects emerging all the time. Even our office space, which was once a neglected building has been transformed into a vibrant hub that houses numerous local businesses.
Offering local opportunities – Building the future right here
Supporting all areas of our community is so important for us as a business. We recently hired a University of Sunderland MA Marketing student, Jess Davey. Jess shared “I feel so welcomed by Sunderland and its strong sense of community, I feel fortunate to have this opportunity and be able to stay in this local area”. She also added, “This role lets me put into practice the skills I have learnt from my masters degree and get real hands-on experience at the same time”.
Education and professional growth are key for us, which is why we’ve also partnered with a local college to offer internships. Every week we work with a student, providing them with real life office experience, building on the skills they’re learning in college. These internships are designed to be flexible, allowing the students to take ownership of their learning by choosing from a range of subjects that we specialise in, from website development to social media strategies and SEO.
Taking sustainable steps, small changes, big impact
We are deeply invested in our community, so it’s important that we take the correct steps when it comes to the local environment. While sustainability can become a buzz word in business, and often gets associated with large-scale changes, we believe that even the smallest of steps can make a significant impact. In our office, we take recycling seriously, ensuring we reduce our waste and operate in an environmentally responsible manner. Our focus on the environment isn’t a side project, it’s the heart of a responsible business strategy.
The future of our business community: Growing together
It’s exciting to see how fast the North East’s business community is developing just in our first full year in business. We’re committed to continuing our efforts to positively impact the community and look forward to growing alongside it.
If you’d like to learn more about our journey or the services we offer, get in touch with us at hello@phoneticdigital.co.uk