IT Support & Microsoft 365 in Bolton

Microsoft 365 and email security for small businesses in Bolton.

I set up Microsoft 365, business email authentication and company laptops for sole traders and small teams, then hand over everything with clear notes.

One Point of Contact
No Long Contracts
Remote & On-Site
01

Microsoft 365 Setup & Migration

Move from basic hosting-package email to Microsoft 365: Exchange email, SharePoint and OneDrive for files, and Teams.

  • Mailbox migrations planned to avoid lost email
  • SharePoint folders with sensible permissions
  • Multi-factor authentication for every user
Read guide: Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace →
02

Email Security & DNS

SPF, DKIM and DMARC records so your email lands in inboxes and is harder for scammers to spoof.

  • Records set up and tested at your registrar
  • DMARC reporting switched on
  • Mail apps set up on Mac, iPhone, Windows and Android
Read guide: Your domain as the first line of defence →
03

Company Laptops & Intune

Company laptops managed through Microsoft Intune, so every device is set up the same way and can be wiped if it's lost.

  • Standard setup and apps for new starters
  • BitLocker / FileVault disk encryption
  • Remote lock and wipe
Read guide: Securing Remote Teams & Intune →
04

Cyber Essentials Preparation

Getting your accounts and devices ready for the UK Cyber Essentials self-assessment. The certificate is issued by an accredited certification body.

  • Gap check against the five controls
  • MFA, admin-account and update fixes
  • Notes to help with the assessment questions
Read guide: Preparing for UK Cyber Essentials →

Client Work

Recent job: Sanctum Nexus Ltd

Microsoft 365 & Email Setup

Separating personal and company accounts

Moved the company's email off personal Apple IDs into Microsoft 365, set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC in GoDaddy DNS, and got Apple Mail working across macOS and iOS ahead of their launch.

Read the case study →

Frequently Asked Questions

IT Support in Bolton: Common Questions

On-site Can you come on-site?

Yes. Bolton is about 10 miles from my base in Wigan, so on-site visits can be arranged when they're needed. Most Microsoft 365 work is done remotely.

Migration Will we lose email during a Microsoft 365 migration?

It shouldn't happen. Mailboxes are copied across before the switch, and the DNS change is scheduled outside your working hours, with a final sync afterwards to catch anything that arrived in between.

Team size What size of business do you work with?

Sole traders and small teams, typically up to about 25 people. I don't install office networks, cabling or hardware firewalls; for that you'll want a specialist installer.

Website + IT Can you do our website as well?

Yes. Doing both means your domain, website, email and DNS are set up once and documented together. See web design in Bolton.

Let's Talk

Want your Bolton business email and laptops set up properly?