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Workspace & IT for Small Teams
Microsoft 365, email security and devices, set up properly.
I help small businesses and sole traders get their email, files, sign-ins and laptops set up securely in Microsoft 365, then hand everything over with clear notes so you're never locked in.
How I work
Project-based IT, without a monthly retainer.
Admin accounts, licences and DNS stay in your name. You get a written handover of what was set up and why.
A written quote with the deliverables listed before any work starts.
Most of this work is done remotely. I can visit businesses in and around Wigan when it helps.
01
Microsoft 365 Setup & Migration
Business email on your own domain, shared files in SharePoint and OneDrive, and sign-ins protected with multi-factor authentication.
- Mailbox migrations planned to avoid lost email
- SharePoint & OneDrive folder structure and permissions
- Multi-factor authentication for every user
- Licence review so you're not paying for seats you don't use
The Outcome
Read guide: Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace →
One tidy, secure place for your team's email and files, set up so it's easy to add new people.
02
Email Security & DNS
The DNS records that prove your email is really from you, so it lands in inboxes and is harder for scammers to spoof.
- SPF, DKIM and DMARC set up and tested
- DNS tidy-up at your registrar (GoDaddy, 123-reg, Cloudflare and others)
- DMARC reports so you can see who is sending as your domain
- Mail app setup on Mac, iPhone, Windows and Android
The Outcome
Read guide: Your website & domain as the first line of defence →
Fewer emails going to spam, and a much harder target for anyone trying to impersonate your business.
03
Company Laptops & Intune
Company laptops managed from one place with Microsoft Intune, so new starters get a consistent setup and lost devices can be wiped.
- Laptops enrolled in Intune with a standard setup
- BitLocker / FileVault disk encryption
- Remote lock & wipe for lost or stolen devices
- Windows Autopilot for new laptops where it fits
The Outcome
Read guide: Securing Remote Teams & Intune →
Every company laptop set up the same way, encrypted, and under your control.
04
Cyber Essentials Preparation
Getting your Microsoft 365 and devices into shape for the UK Cyber Essentials self-assessment. The certificate itself is issued by an accredited certification body.
- Gap check against the five Cyber Essentials controls
- MFA, password and admin-account fixes
- Device encryption, updates and firewall settings via Intune
- Notes to help you answer the assessment questions
The Outcome
Read guide: Preparing for UK Cyber Essentials →
A clear list of what needed fixing, the fixes done, and a better position going into your assessment.
05
Microsoft 365 Backup
Microsoft keeps the service running, but deleted or overwritten data is your responsibility. I set up a separate backup of your mailboxes and files.
- Backup of Exchange, OneDrive and SharePoint
- Retention settings that match how your business works
- A test restore so you know it works
- Written steps for restoring a file or mailbox
The Outcome
Read checklist: Employee Offboarding & IT Security →
An accidental deletion or a compromised account doesn't mean losing your business data.
Recent Client Work
What a typical Microsoft 365 job looks like.
Client Project
Sanctum Nexus Ltd — Microsoft 365 & Email Setup
sanctum-nexus.com • Fixed-Fee
Separated personal Apple IDs from the company's Microsoft 365 accounts, set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC in GoDaddy DNS, and ran a remote session to get Apple Mail working across macOS and iOS ahead of their launch.
“Everything seems to be working fine now, thank you so much for all your help Sahad!”
Workspace FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: Microsoft 365 & IT Setup
Basic hosting-package email usually has weak spam filtering and no proper file sharing. Microsoft 365 gives you Exchange email, SharePoint and OneDrive for files, and central control over who can sign in.
No. I focus on Microsoft 365, email security and laptops. For cabling, Wi-Fi and hardware firewalls you'll want a specialist network installer, and I'm happy to work alongside one.
I can get your Microsoft 365 accounts and devices ready for the assessment: MFA, admin accounts, updates, encryption and device firewall settings. The certificate itself comes from an accredited certification body.
Sole traders and small teams, typically up to about 25 people. Larger organisations with on-site infrastructure are better served by a managed service provider.
Yes. Doing both together means your domain, website, email and DNS are set up once, consistently, and documented in one handover.
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