{"id":334,"date":"2026-04-20T10:39:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brentdavenport.com\/wordpress\/?p=334"},"modified":"2026-04-20T10:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:40:10","slug":"small-business-i-t-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brentdavenport.com\/wordpress\/office-365\/small-business-i-t-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Business – I.T. Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This blog outlines the essential IT requirements that small businesses need to operate efficiently and reliably. At brentdavenport.com<\/a>, we help small businesses design and develop cost-effective IT systems that deliver practical, scalable solutions without unnecessary expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what do we believe is required?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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 An outdated or poorly designed website can quickly undermine trust and discourage prospects from reaching out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brent Davenport Website Introduction Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSL Certificate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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 \u201cYour connection isn\u2019t private\u201d warning when a site does not have an SSL certificate, which can discourage potential clients from visiting or trusting your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email Addresses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Most web hosting providers offer email facilities as part of their hosting package or as an optional add\u2011on. Despite this, many small businesses still rely on free email services such as Gmail, Outlook or Yahoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a professional business presence, it is strongly recommended that your email address matches your domain name (for example, info@yourbusiness.co.uk<\/em>). A domain\u2011based email address reinforces your brand, builds credibility with customers, and signals that your business is established and trustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a free email address can undermine this perception and offer no branding or reputational advantage to your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business Applications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Small businesses are increasingly turning to modern applications to streamline operations, improve productivity, and stay competitive, Microsoft 365 subscriptions<\/strong> 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Secure storage of small business documents and information is essential for protecting sensitive data and maintaining customer trust. Important records\u2014such as contracts, financial statements, and employee information\u2014should be stored using a combination of physical security (like locked, fire-resistant cabinets) and digital safeguards, including encrypted cloud storage and strong access controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Competitive Small Business Package<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We understand that in today\u2019s small business economy, budgets are under pressure. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created a complete, cost-effective package designed to meet your current needs, with the flexibility to scale as your business grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Products<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
WordPress <\/strong>Starter Package<\/strong><\/td>1 Free website domain name
1 WordPress Site
1 GB MySql Database (required for a WordPress Site)
1 2GB Email Address
1 SSL Certificate<\/td><\/tr>
Microsoft 365 <\/strong>(with Teams)<\/strong><\/td>Web and mobile versions\u00a0of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.co.uk)\u200b
Chat, call, and meet with Microsoft Teams\u200b
1 TB of cloud storage per user\u200b
10+ additional apps for your business needs
(including Microsoft Bookings, Planner, and Forms)\u200b
Automatic spam and malware filtering\u200b
Anytime phone and web support\u200b<\/td><\/tr>
Configuration & Support<\/strong><\/td>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<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our price for this special offer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00a3149.95 + VAT<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to arrange a meeting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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