How Big Does A Business Have To Be Before They Have Dedicated It Staff?

[LucidCaledonia]

I've worked in IT before, but these were all for IT companies themselves. What I'm wondering is how big a company would have to be before they have their own permanent dedicated IT staff?

 

[St Rhenium]

I think you're looking at a turnover of at least £5m. My uncle's business turns over £2m/year and employs about 10 people, and they don't need dedicated IT staff. They hire a freelancer to come in if something breaks, which is far more economical than an IT team that spend the majority of their time playing games.

 

[LucidCaledonia]

an IT team that spend the majority of their time playing games.

I know this all too well It's not my fault that nothing ever broke!

I think that sounds about right. I worked at a company with turnover of £3.4 million, and we had a team of 3 IT staff, most of the time doing nothing.

 

[pearsonandpearson]

I think you're looking at a turnover of at least £5m. My uncle's business turns over £2m/year and employs about 10 people, and they don't need dedicated IT staff. They hire a freelancer to come in if something breaks, which is far more economical than an IT team that spend the majority of their time playing games.

It's interesting to hear about your uncle's business model. For smaller businesses with a turnover of £2m, outsourcing IT needs to freelancers on an as-needed basis can indeed be a cost-effective approach

 

[martinwayne]

Thanks all members for this discussion.