In a small or mid-sized business (SMB), it’s difficult to find time to really dive into your technologies and make sure you’re using all your tools the way you should. Unless you have a full-time IT person, you’re likely just scratching the surface of your software’s capabilities. This reality is especially true for SMBs running Microsoft 365. With so many moving parts and layers of functionality, it can feel impossible to know if you’re really using the system to its full potential.
What if there were an easy, hands-off way to make sure you’re getting the most out of your Microsoft 365? Point Alliance has years of experience helping SMBs do exactly that. Keep reading to learn how or download this infographic to get the details.
Know What You’re Working With
The first step to maximizing your investment in any solution is to know what you’re entitled to through your software license. Microsoft doesn’t exactly take the time to explain all the ins and outs of your 365 solution when you purchase a license, so it’s often up to you to figure it out. Most SMBs end up putting this task on the bottom of the priority list, which is where a consultant like Point Alliance comes in. We can help you get a clear picture of what your license entails and how you can use it.
Put Your Files in the Right Places
There are a few ways you can implement document governance in your business through Microsoft 365, and many small businesses miss out on this organizational boon. It’s common to just lump files into SharePoint, but they are often more appropriate for other apps like OneDrive or Teams. We can help you figure out how to properly store and organize your documents.
Make Sure Your Governance Security Is Rock Solid
Yes, Microsoft backs its software solutions with some of the strongest security protocols in the world, but you aren’t automatically secure just by owning a 365 license. You need to know what features to turn on, and you should also assess your security gaps. Point Alliance can run a tenant assessment to help you identify those holes.
Use the Right Apps and Automation for the Right Needs
When it comes to collaboration, you have options in Microsoft 365. When do you use Teams instead of SharePoint? Do you know how to set up an intranet and extranet? Does your team know where to share data externally? Point Alliance can help answer these questions and start you off right. We also help you get the most productivity out of the business process automation that’s possible from the solution.
Get Ongoing Support
If you’re using a third party for other IT needs like networking—and they attempt to help you with Microsoft 365—there’s a good chance they don’t have the level of certifications needed to truly provide the right support. Point Alliance is laser-focused on Microsoft cloud solutions for the SMB, and we keep up with how fast the technology evolves. We also ensure you get post-implementation support to see through your successful adoption.
A Cloud Solutions Provider Is Your Best Bet for Microsoft 365
Point Alliance is what’s known as a cloud solutions provider (CSP)—not to be confused with a managed services provider (MSP). We are experts in the Microsoft cloud, and we focus solely on helping SMBs get the most out of their Microsoft solutions. With a 100% Microsoft-certified team, we can help you maximize every dollar of your technology investment.
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Warm regards,
Point Alliance Team
