Whether you’re a small business looking to expand or a sizeable company aiming to increase productivity, Microsoft 365 offers the tools to cater to every task thrown at it.
In this guide, we’ll explore why Microsoft 365 is good for small business owners, what’s included, the difference between Microsoft 365 and Office 365, and how Fasthosts’ Microsoft 365 email hosting packages can give you secure, professional email and collaboration tools.
What apps does Microsoft 365 include?
Microsoft 365 includes a full suite of powerful business applications, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Access, Microsoft OneNote and Microsoft OneDrive.
With Fasthosts’ Microsoft 365 Hosting, you can get a 50 GB Exchange mailbox, your own professional email domain, and cloud-based tools that work seamlessly across desktop and mobile.
What’s the difference between Microsoft 365 and Office 365?
It’s easy to confuse Office 365 and Microsoft 365 – but they’re not the same.
Office 365 is a cloud-based suite of useful applications such as Outlook, Powerpoint and more. Microsoft 365 for Business includes everything in Office 365, plus Windows 10/11 Enterprise, advanced security, and device management tools.Windows 10 Enterprise offers a range of benefits to business users, such as Enterprise Data Protection, Device Guard, Microsoft Passport, Mobile Device Management and much more.
Can I use Microsoft 365 Family for business?
The short answer is no. Personal and Family plans are for home use. These plans don't include Microsoft Exchange email hosting, and don’t include the advanced security and compliance features that your business needs.
Boost productivity with Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 offers pretty much every digital tool that a modern business could possibly need. From unexpected client presentations to large-scale data analysis, you’ll find a tool ready to help. And with Fasthosts’ Microsoft 365 email hosting, all of these apps integrate with Outlook and Exchange for a seamless integrated experience across calendars, contacts, and communication.
Make communication and collaboration easy
Ease of communication between workers has never been more important than it is today. Microsoft Teams is included in Microsoft 365 Apps for Business, giving you instant chat, video conferencing, and secure file sharing from anywhere. This means less travel, faster decision-making, and a more connected workforce.
When paired with Fasthosts’ secure Microsoft 365 email hosting, your entire team can stay in sync, whether in the office, at home, or on the move.
Boost your security
Microsoft 365 can boost the protection of your business with centralised security controls via the Microsoft 365 Security Centre. With quality virus and spam protection as standard, Microsoft 365 protects the security of important business data. Automatic updates ensure each app is running at peak performance with the latest features, helping to prevent vulnerabilities.
Fasthosts’ Microsoft 365 Email Hosting uses Exchange Online Protection, keeping your inbox safe from phishing, spam, and malware – while giving you a 99.9% uptime guarantee.
The flexibility of a Microsoft 365 business
With cloud-based apps, email, and storage, Microsoft 365 for Business lets you work from anywhere with an internet connection. Whether it’s logging in on a delayed train, editing a proposal minutes before a presentation, or checking email from your phone, the flexibility of Microsoft 365 keeps your business moving.
Pair your Microsoft 365 account with a Fasthosts’ Domain and Web Hosting plan for a complete setup.
The management benefits with a Microsoft account
Managers can use integrated Outlook calendars, Teams meetings, and Microsoft Forms to stay on top of schedules and gather real-time feedback. Microsoft 365 also centralises project tracking, task assignments, and document collaboration, making it easier to monitor team progress and approve workflows. Shared calendars and Teams channels improve communication, while Forms provide instant insights from surveys or feedback. Combined with Fasthosts’ secure email hosting, managers have full oversight of operations, wherever their team is working.
Why choose Fasthosts for Microsoft 365 email hosting?
Fasthosts offers Microsoft 365 Email Hosting with:
- 50 GB Exchange mailbox and custom email domain
- Full Microsoft Office apps across devices
- Secure cloud storage with OneDrive for Business
- 24/7 UK-based expert support
- Easy migration from your current email provider
Whether you’re wondering if Microsoft 365 is good for small businesses or looking for the right package for a larger-scale business, Fasthosts can get you set up quickly with secure, professional business email and collaboration tools. Get in touch with our 24/7 support team to ensure that you can make the most out of your Microsoft 365 package.
