For small businesses
Prepared for businesses without IT staff
You’ve got more than just IT to think about, so we’ll stick to the essential information you need to know to effectively operate your business when employees are working remotely.
Set up your business for remote work
The foundational tools for working remotely include:
- Online meetings software that enables people to meet and videoconference virtually
- Group chat that make it easy for people to communicate in an ad hoc way
- Cloud file storage that allows everyone to access and edit the same information
You can piece together all this from separate vendors, or use a single tool designed for communication and collaboration: Microsoft Teams.
Get the tools: Microsoft Teams is included as part of Microsoft 365. You’ll also get access to 1TB of cloud storage (per user) plus familiar Office apps including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Compare and choose from a variety of Microsoft 365 plans designed for businesses like yours.
Make the shift: With Microsoft 365 in place, learn how to use Microsoft Teams to keep employees productive, continue serving customers, and keep your business running.
Step up your security
When employees work remotely, new security risks emerge. It's easy to take proactive steps to close security holes and keep cybercriminals from taking advantage of you and your employees
If your business is in an industry that requires additional attention to security, browse this web site with advice from a (fictional) chief security officer to get a deeper understanding of security threats and how to address them.
Set up your business to attract customers
Building your online presence is more important than ever and below are a few resources to enable you.
Get the tools: To help you get more customers, you can get $100 in search advertising when you spend $25 in Microsoft Advertising. See the details of this offer (US only)
For medium businesses
Prepared for businesses with IT staff
You’re responsible for keeping all of your company’s technology up and running – and that’s especially challenging when employees are working remotely. We’ve prepared the following guidance and best practices to help you succeed.
Enable remote work
Here's our guidance for setting up meetings, group chat, file sharing, and phone system so your people can work from home effectively.
Secure your devices and data
After you’ve got remote work up and running for your company, take time to figure out how to manage and secure things for the longer haul. Here are some of the best articles on how to approach the task.
Many of the capabilities described in these articles—conditional access, device management, advanced threat protection, etc—are packaged at a special price for business with 1-300 employees. If you decide to deploy these features, Microsoft 365 Business Premium may be your most cost-effective subscription option.
Have questions?
Ask your questions in the SMB Tech Community. Thousands of experts with practical experience are ready to share their wisdom.
For small businesses
Prepared for businesses without IT staff
You’ve got more than just IT to think about, so we’ll stick to the essential information you need to know to effectively operate your business when employees are working remotely.
Set up your business for remote work
The foundational tools for working remotely include:
- Online meetings software that enables people to meet and videoconference virtually
- Group chat that make it easy for people to communicate in an ad hoc way
- Cloud file storage that allows everyone to access and edit the same information
You can piece together all this from separate vendors, or use a single tool designed for communication and collaboration: Microsoft Teams.
Get the tools: Microsoft Teams is included as part of Microsoft 365. You’ll also get access to 1TB of cloud storage (per user) plus familiar Office apps including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Compare and choose from a variety of Microsoft 365 plans designed for businesses like yours.
Make the shift: With Microsoft 365 in place, learn how to use Microsoft Teams to keep employees productive, continue serving customers, and keep your business running.
Step up your security
When employees work remotely, new security risks emerge. It's easy to take proactive steps to close security holes and keep cybercriminals from taking advantage of you and your employees
If your business is in an industry that requires additional attention to security, browse this web site with advice from a (fictional) chief security officer to get a deeper understanding of security threats and how to address them.
Set up your business to attract customers
Building your online presence is more important than ever and below are a few resources to enable you.
Get the tools: To help you get more customers, you can get $100 in search advertising when you spend $25 in Microsoft Advertising. See the details of this offer (US only)
For medium businesses
Prepared for businesses with IT staff
You’re responsible for keeping all of your company’s technology up and running – and that’s especially challenging when employees are working remotely. We’ve prepared the following guidance and best practices to help you succeed.
Enable remote work
Here's our guidance for setting up meetings, group chat, file sharing, and phone system so your people can work from home effectively.
Secure your devices and data
After you’ve got remote work up and running for your company, take time to figure out how to manage and secure things for the longer haul. Here are some of the best articles on how to approach the task.
Many of the capabilities described in these articles—conditional access, device management, advanced threat protection, etc—are packaged at a special price for business with 1-300 employees. If you decide to deploy these features, Microsoft 365 Business Premium may be your most cost-effective subscription option.
Have questions?
Ask your questions in the SMB Tech Community. Thousands of experts with practical experience are ready to share their wisdom.
Partner resources
Tools and information from our partners to help support your business during this time