Realnet takes a virtual office, to reach new customers in the local area.

Digital agency and web services company Realnet has taken a virtual office at The EpiCentre, as part of its commitment to build upon its existing client base in the Haverhill area.

The Great Shelford-based business that employs 10 staff, is owned by managing director Kari Sewell, (pictured above) who lives in Haverhill. He says: “We have organically picked up a few companies from the town in recent years. Our accountants and the IT group we use are in or near Haverhill and we would like to become better known so we can pick up more clients in the area.”

The company specialises in helping businesses build and improve their online presence through a range of services tailored to growth and visibility. The company offers website design and development, digital marketing and search engine optimisation, website management and support, and strategic guidance.

“The EpiCentre, with its well established business eco-system is ideal for us,” comments Sewell. “We attend the networking meetings at the centre and it was a sensible next step to have a virtual office there with a business address and to be able to rent meeting rooms when needed. It has a great café, where one meets people every day and there is a plentiful supply of parking.”

Helen Earl, the centre manager at The EpiCentre says: “A virtual office at the centre is an ideal for gaining presence in the area, for becoming part of the business community here and potentially growing into office space at a later stage.”

Founded 25 years ago, Realnet has always focused on developing long-term client partnerships. Managing director Kari Sewell, who has led the family business for 15 years, has lived in Haverhill since 2009 and is actively involved in local business networking across Haverhill and Cambridge. He is also a member of Haverhill Golf Club and the Cambridge Business Golf Society.