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Microsoft applied price increases in March 2022 that affected many versions of Office including 365. Some items increased as much as 30%.
In July 2022 Microsoft are also changing 365 licensing so that the annual license is enforced. Previously they would often let you out of an annual license early and at no cost. However going forward they are offering a monthly recurring license at 20% more cost and are being far more strict about making you keep your annual licenses until their anniversary.
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What does this mean to you and your business?
In truth not very much most likely as long as you are careful. Look at the following hints:
If you still want to have the flexibility to review license levels downwards on a monthly basis you can, but Microsoft are asking for 20% more cost to compensate for the extra admin!
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Why 365 rather than buying outright?
365 still gives the best way to have the very latest software that is key to your business. a decade ago you bought a copy of office and it had fixed features and options. However when the next company bought a later version you struggled to open each others files. It didn’t matter as much because a decade ago you didn’t share files as easily. You probably still printed and put copies in the post.
Nowadays you are used to quickly sending a client a file and discussing the contents immediately. To do that you all need similar versions of the software and that’s why 365 has become part of teh infrastructure rather than an option.
There are alternatives
OpenOffice or Libre Office but they don’t handle such large files and end up frustrating users. As your business grows you will end up just needing to use the leading software
365 updates every time you turn ion and as long as you pay a subscription you can use it. Although that feels like blackmail the truth is that over 3 years its the same price as buying and upgrading retail purchase versions. You also get extra features that are only available in 365. Graphing is better, you can zoom into maps in Powerpoint and you get the latest security constantly.
If you need help understanding licensing, migrating to Microsoft 365 and transferring your email history / contacts or want to simply get moving with a 365 project then
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business
£9.72 user/month
Up to 16% discount for annual payment and commitment.
Best for businesses that need Office applications plus cloud file storage and sharing. Business-class email not included.
Office applications included:
Services included:
- Business-class email hosting not included
- Desktop versions of Office 2019 applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, plus Access and Publisher for PC only
- Web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- One license covers 5 phones, 5 tablets, and 5 PCs or Macs per user
- File storage and sharing with 1 TB of OneDrive storage
- Maximum number of users: 300
- FastTrack deployment support with purchase of 50+ seats at no extra cost
- 24/7 phone and web support
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Microsoft 365 Business Premium
£20.28 user/month
Up to 16% discount for annual payment and commitment.
Office applications included:
Services included:
- Email hosting with 50 GB mailbox and custom email domain address
- Desktop versions of Office 2019 applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, plus Access and Publisher for PC only
- Web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- One license covers 5 phones, 5 tablets, and 5 PCs or Macs per user
- File storage and sharing with 1 TB of OneDrive storage
- Inform and engage with a company-wide intranet and team sites with SharePoint
- Host online and video conferencing meetings for up to 250 people
- Get a hub for teamwork with Microsoft Teams
- Let customers schedule appointments online with Microsoft Bookings
- Collaborate across departments and locations with Yammer
- Manage tasks and teamwork with Microsoft Planner
- Maximum number of users: 300
- FastTrack deployment support with purchase of 50+ seats at no extra cost
- 24/7 phone and web support
- Advanced identity and access management
- Enterprise-grade device and endpoint protection
- Enhanced cyberthreat protection against viruses and phishing attacks
- Discovery, classification, and protection of sensitive data
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
£11.52 user/month
Up to 16% discount for annual payment and commitment.
Best for businesses that need business-class email, Office applications, and other business services.
Office applications included:
Services included:
- Email hosting with 50 GB mailbox and custom email domain address
- Desktop versions of Office 2019 applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, plus Access and Publisher for PC only
- Web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- One license covers 5 phones, 5 tablets, and 5 PCs or Macs per user
- File storage and sharing with 1 TB of OneDrive storage
- Inform and engage with a company-wide intranet and team sites with SharePoint
- Host online and video conferencing meetings for up to 250 people
- Get a hub for teamwork with Microsoft Teams
- Let customers schedule appointments online with Microsoft Bookings
- Collaborate across departments and locations with Yammer
- Manage tasks and teamwork with Microsoft Planner
- Maximum number of users: 300
- FastTrack deployment support with purchase of 50+ seats at no extra cost
- 24/7 phone and web support
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
£5.52 user/month + VAT
Up to 16% discount for annual payment and commitment.
Unlike the other 365 versions this is really email only!
If you want a second mailbox (email address) then this will let you add it to an existing version of Outlook. Alternatively it will let you use your phone or tablet to use emails.
Office applications included (these are web versions and don’t work with an internet connection or off line):
Services included:
- One Drive 1Tb
- Business class email
- Web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
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