Microsoft 365 and Business Email Setup for Small Business: What Needs to Be Done Properly?
Creating a mailbox is only one part of professional business email. The domain, DNS records, administrator ownership, MFA, recovery and devices all need to line up.
Microsoft 365 & Business Email: From $690 inc GST. Displayed prices are starting or base-scope prices; the written quote confirms the actual scope and price before paid work begins.
What this means for a small business
Creating a mailbox is only one part of professional business email. The domain, DNS records, administrator ownership, MFA, recovery and devices all need to line up.
Connect the domain correctly
The domain remains the business identity. DNS changes should be planned carefully and ownership should stay with the business wherever the platform allows.
Configure email authentication
SPF, DKIM and DMARC are important foundations for sender authentication. The exact settings depend on the services that send email for the domain.
Protect sign-in and recovery
MFA and recovery methods help reduce the risk of a password compromise becoming an account takeover.
Plan migrations before changing DNS
Existing mailboxes, mailbox sizes, source systems and cutover timing should be reviewed before moving email. Larger or legacy migrations may need additional scope or tools.
Finish with owner handover
The business should retain the appropriate Microsoft 365 administrator and recovery access after the project.
Scope and pricing note
Prices shown on this article are current customer-facing starting or base-scope prices for the described service. Extra users, devices, website pages, content work, difficult account recovery, large migrations, legacy systems, third-party tooling or changed requirements can change the scope. Microsoft licences, domain registration, hosting and other third-party subscriptions are separate unless a written proposal specifically includes them.
Before paid project work begins, the accepted quote or project approval should identify the agreed scope, price or price basis and important assumptions. See the Business project service terms.
Frequently asked questions
Are Microsoft licences included in the $690 setup?
No. Microsoft licences, domain costs and other third-party subscriptions are separate unless a written proposal specifically includes them.
Can you migrate from Google Workspace or hosted email?
Yes where access and the source system allow it. Migration work is scoped after reviewing users, mailbox sizes and the current provider.
Do I need a monthly IT support contract?
No. This is a one-off service. If you need help later, you can contact us for a separate job.