ISO 9001 certifications used to be something that was valued in industries like manufacturing and construction. However, since the financial crisis of 2008, more businesses in the tertiary sector are becoming ISO 9001 certified.

Fountain Partnership, a SEO Copywriting and digital agency, has become the first online marketing agency to become ISO 9001 certified in the East of England. By achieving the ISO 9001 standard, they are committing to a high level of quality management. Such standards are rare in the marketing sector – making this quite an exceptional move. However, since the global downturn, companies from a range of industries are looking to gain a competitive advantage. Becoming ISO 9001 certified is one way of getting ahead of competitors.

Marcus Hemsley, Director of SEO Copywriting and Strategy says: “While our main focus is on getting a clear return on investment for our clients, it is important to demonstrate that we are committed to quality in every aspect of our business. Many companies say they have all the systems in place to take on a large contract, but until you get independently assessed and ISO certified, potential clients will never know for sure. Becoming ISO 9001 certified has certainly helped us in bidding for work.”

While the economic crash of 2008 has led to fewer companies becoming ISO 9001 certified, the ISO industry has seen companies from a range of new sectors gaining the certification.

Peter Gamble, MD of QMS International PLC, one of the leading companies who offer ISO certifications says: “Having certified over 19,000 organisations in 60 countries, we have seen time and time again that being ISO certified helps companies stand out from their competition when going through the tendering process.”

He went on to say: “It’s great to see marketing companies such as Fountain Partnership committing to quality in the workplace – I’m sure it will serve them well”.

If the ISO 9001 certification does give Fountain Partnership Ltd the advantage the believe it will, it is likely that further marketing companies in the East of England will follow suit.

Company Contact InformationFountain PartnershipMarcus HemsleyThe Old Surgery1b Cannerby Lane, NorwichNR7 8QN0044 1603 819120

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