Providing managed IT services and support to a variety of impact-driven SMEs, social impact businesses and charities, Fluid IT is dedicated to being affordable, transparent and accountable.

Started by David Schluter in 2005, from the beginning Fluid IT has been motivated to release the potential of their team and their clients.

They are proud to be a founding UK B Corp member; being a business that’s a force for good, and to have continued to grow and thrive throughout uncertain times.

B Corp recognised Fluid IT on their 2022 Best for the World for workers list, having demonstrated that they craft a business environment where employees have opportunities to build skills, shape company decisions, and access support that benefits their well-being, all of which reinforces the value of workers as stakeholders.

Fluid IT loves seeing their staff and clients flourish, and are deeply committed to making that happen. They also aim to serve their community and protect their environment.

You can find out more about Fluid IT’s services, and how they do business here.

Overview:

In our inspiring conversation, David:

• Explains what Fluid IT does, expanding on its purpose and business model.
• Champions the value of introducing an advisory board.
• Highlights his excitement in exploring employee ownership, and the potential for social mobility that it offers.
• Describes the company’s revenue streams.
• Talks about his history in business and the path he’s taken.
• Pinpoints significant moments of success in Fluid IT’s journey, including being a founder B Corp.
• Explores the benefits of the RASCI process (Responsible, Accountable, Supported, Consulted, Informed.)
• Weighs up the balance between a focus on values and culture alongside the commercial side of the business.
• Looks to the future and what he’d love to see the business achieve.
• Stresses how important it is for him to be sure that his employees are happy at Fluid IT.
• Focuses on being disciplined about work life balance, maintaining a healthy relationship with family whilst running a business.
• Reveals some of his key learnings, including preventing burnout.