This blog outlines the essential IT requirements that small businesses need to operate efficiently and reliably. At brentdavenport.com, we help small businesses design and develop cost-effective IT systems that deliver practical, scalable solutions without unnecessary expense.
So what do we believe is required?
Website
Your website is often the first point of contact between your business and potential clients. It shapes their perception of your brand and communicates the value of your products and services. An outdated or poorly designed website can quickly undermine trust and discourage prospects from reaching out.
Your website will require domain registration and website hosting. To help you better understand these requirements, we have prepared a Website Introduction Guide, which you can download using the link below.
Brent Davenport Website Introduction Guide
SSL Certificate
In most cases, there may be an additional fee to add an SSL certificate to your website. An SSL certificate helps to confirm that your website is secure and genuine by encrypting data and protecting visitors. Modern web browsers display a “Your connection isn’t private” warning when a site does not have an SSL certificate, which can discourage potential clients from visiting or trusting your website.
Email Addresses
Most web hosting providers offer email facilities as part of their hosting package or as an optional add‑on. Despite this, many small businesses still rely on free email services such as Gmail, Outlook or Yahoo.
For a professional business presence, it is strongly recommended that your email address matches your domain name (for example, info@yourbusiness.co.uk). A domain‑based email address reinforces your brand, builds credibility with customers, and signals that your business is established and trustworthy.
Using a free email address can undermine this perception and offer no branding or reputational advantage to your business.
Business Applications
Small businesses are increasingly turning to modern applications to streamline operations, improve productivity, and stay competitive, Microsoft 365 subscriptions are quickly becoming a standout solution. By embedding AI directly into familiar tools like Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint, Copilot helps small teams work smarter without adding complexity.
Storage
Secure storage of small business documents and information is essential for protecting sensitive data and maintaining customer trust. Important records—such as contracts, financial statements, and employee information—should be stored using a combination of physical security (like locked, fire-resistant cabinets) and digital safeguards, including encrypted cloud storage and strong access controls.
A Competitive Small Business Package
We understand that in today’s small business economy, budgets are under pressure. That’s why we’ve created a complete, cost-effective package designed to meet your current needs, with the flexibility to scale as your business grows.
| Products | Details |
| WordPress Starter Package | 1 Free website domain name 1 WordPress Site 1 GB MySql Database (required for a WordPress Site) 1 2GB Email Address 1 SSL Certificate |
| Microsoft 365 (with Teams) | Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.co.uk) Chat, call, and meet with Microsoft Teams 1 TB of cloud storage per user 10+ additional apps for your business needs (including Microsoft Bookings, Planner, and Forms) Automatic spam and malware filtering Anytime phone and web support |
| Configuration & Support | Registration of website domain name Configuration of WordPress site Creation of up to 3 webpages + contact page Configuration of Microsoft 365 subscription Configuration of Sharepoint/Teams/Onedrive 3 hours online training on the use of your new facilities 3 months of free telephone/online support during working hours |
Our price for this special offer?
£149.95 + VAT
If you would like to discuss this offer then you can use our free of charge online booking to discuss your requirements on the following link:-