Advantages Of Microsoft 365 For Small Business

Microsoft 365 is a more efficient way of working for small businesses. More than just tools and features for businesses, Microsoft 365 helps your employees work more efficiently, and is an excellent tool for growth support. It easily extends to meet SMB needs, particularly relating to security and empowerment. Below is a discussion of how Microsoft 365 can benefit your business. 

If your physical premises are destroyed by flood, fire, or earthquake, or your in-house system crashes, you may have no data, website, or servers. If, on the other hand, all your data is stored in the cloud, it will all be available, avoiding delays, data loss, or business shutdown. No matter what happens, your applications, documents, files, etc. will be up and running. 

For the small business owner, software licensing can be an ongoing headache. If all employees are not utilizing the same version, that can result in loss of time and productivity. If the entire business utilizes Microsoft 365, all licensing is included, everyone is working from the same version of Microsoft Office, and all upgrades will happen simultaneously. 

Another benefit of Microsoft 365 is larger mailbox storage, with 50 GB of email storage space. All too often, employees retain every email they’ve ever sent or received for reference purposes, or simply because they do not clean up their email. With Microsoft 365, cleaning up emails is no longer necessary, and there is no disruption of service because inboxes are full or there are too many messages. 

Working remotely is becoming increasingly popular and necessary. Businesses need easy, secure ways to adapt and serve clients from anywhere. Where previously employees may have needed help from IT services to set up a VPN so they could access office files, that is no longer necessary with Microsoft 365. Special configuration or IT skills are unnecessary. Employees need only have an internet connection to work remotely. Cloud based versions of Office ensure connectivity with chat and video conferencing. 

With Microsoft 365, small businesses can be assured their sensitive information is protected, whether employees are in the office or working remotely. It has built-in security and continuous compliance, enabling businesses to focus on their priorities. Data is stored safely in the cloud, where you always have access to it. Should employees lose their device, data can be remotely wiped. 

Microsoft 365 solves the problem of organization for small businesses. Email, contacts, and calendar all work together to help small businesses stay organized. Data can be accessed from any device. If a contact is updated on your mobile phone, it will automatically be updated across all devices. Any saved document can be worked on with any device. 

One excellent benefit of Microsoft 365 is a predictable monthly cost, with flexibility to add or decrease users. There is no contract, and businesses can easily change plans to suit their needs. Apps are kept up to date, saving money on patches, upgrades, and management. If your business is looking to upgrade to cloud computing; and is in need of IT consulting or support services, reach out to Strikeworks Solutions for everything needed to run the technological aspect of your business.