When small and medium-sized businesses look for the right digital workplace software, Microsoft 365 plans are among the first ones to consider. The question that often arises is related to the decision whether to opt for Microsoft 365 Business premium or standard.
As Microsoft partner, we often suggest to our customers that Microsoft 365 Business Premium isn’t just a bundle of apps. It’s the version of Microsoft 365 that truly meets the real-world needs of growing businesses. From professional communication to collaboration, business management, and productivity, it covers everything.
Let’s dig into its possibilities.
Professional Communication Starts with Email
First impressions count. Business Premium gives you a custom business email address (e.g., you@yourcompany.be) with Outlook, the industry standard in email.
You also get shared calendars –which help organize time among team(s), contacts, and tools to schedule client meetings or internal calls directly from your inbox.
This makes a big difference for SMBs that are still using free email services like Gmail; a branded email instantly builds trust and professionalism.
Everything in One: Apps That Work Together
Business Premium includes the full Microsoft 365 suite: Word for document creation, Excel for spreadsheets and data analysis, PowerPoint for presentations, Outlook for email and calendar management, Teams for chat and video collaboration, and SharePoint for secure file sharing and- even intranet sites.
Instead of paying for multiple disconnected tools (like Calendly, Trello, Zoom, or Dropbox), you get everything under one license, fully integrated. ITAF, on the other hand, helps you configure it for your team.
Built for Growing Teams
Microsoft 365 Business Premium supports up to 300 users, which makes it perfect for SMBs that are expanding. With one license, new team members are up and running in minutes, with access to all apps, email, and company files.
Whether your team is in the office, hybrid, or remote, Microsoft 365 helps keep everyone connected and productive. ITAF helps you implement it smoothly and securely.
Ready for AI-Powered Productivity
Business Premium is also Copilot-ready. Copilot is Microsoft’s AI assistant that works inside Word, Excel, Outlook, and other apps (available as an add-on).
When you’re ready to explore how AI can boost your team’s efficiency, from writing emails to analyzing data, your tools are already prepared.
How can ITAF help?
We recommend Microsoft365 Business Premium because it:
- Gives your business a professional digital identity
- Includes the core tools teams already use daily
- Adds practical apps that reduce the need for third-party tools
- Is scalable, future-proof, and easy to manage
- Lets us support your IT environment in a fully integrated way
And most importantly, we help you implement it the right way — no guesswork, no wrong clicks, no misconfigurations.
We’ll help you choose the right licenses, set them up, and guide your team every step of the way.
