Nettl network reaches 100 locations

Print Solutions

Nettl, the network of neighbourhood web studios, has hit 100 locations in the UK. New partners joining in February include Inverness, Hereford and Sunderland. However, it was Nettl of North Shields that claim the kudos of being the 100th studio in the UK.

Peter Gunning, CEO of Grafenia plc, the people behind the Nettl network, said: We are really pleased to welcome so many new businesses to the family. We are proud to bring so many talented and interesting characters together and to grow our businesses together.’

Nettl is a bolt-on for graphics businesses. It is designed for printers, sign makers and designers who want to do more web for their clients. ‘We speak to potential partners all the time. We see the same common problems. Some have tried to do web in the past and got their fingers burnt. Some have hired a web developer, only to see them leave and take the knowledge with them. Others have built successful businesses, but are turning down entry level web work because they can’t do it cost effectively. And some have got really far on their own, but lack the skills to tackle things that clients want like inventory management, Epos integrations or ecommerce.’

He continued, ‘Some people still say to us, you are a franchise aren’t you? No. No we are not! We don’t use the ‘f’ word any more. Nettl takes the best bits about being part of a branded network, without having the restrictions. Our partners can keep their identity. They get geographic exclusivity. They use our marketing to sell more web, print and display. They use our software and systems to deliver web projects more quickly. And they use our training to teach them how to do it all, with their existing team. It is entirely up to them how much they adopt.’

Nettl plans to double the size of its network. Exclusive territories are still available in most regions.