Businesses have to consider all the uncertainty surrounding a return to in-person workspaces. Re-evaluations of the situation every few months means more adaptability is required. As companies perfect and improve their hybrid work model, concerns about communication gaps continue to arise.
Microsoft wants to help by providing more options to make things easier on small businesses. In order to keep even the smallest of operations going, maintaining contact with employees is a crucial factor. This is where Microsoft Teams Essentials is well, essential.
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Microsoft Teams Essentials is the first standalone offering of Microsoft Teams, built with small businesses specifically in mind. The subscription provides professionals the ability to easily meet, collaborate, communicate and serve customers in new ways.
You might be thinking the free version of Microsoft Teams has you covered. However, keeping up with demands and surpassing competition means focusing on staying on top of trends. In order to exceed in your business goals and keep growing, Teams Essentials is the next step in upgrading your small business.
Microsoft Teams Essentials vs. free version of Microsoft Teams
The features many have come to know and love from the Microsoft Teams free version have been redesigned exclusively for small businesses with Teams Essentials. Calendar integration, meeting invites and interactive meeting features have all been expanded to stay organized and connected, simplifying communications with time saving capabilities that allow you to collaborate effectively with anyone.
On top of existing capabilities in the free version, there are three features specific to Microsoft Teams Essentials:
- Meetings can last up to 30 hours, so there’s no need to worry about running over time limits, whether you’re meeting one-on-one or in a group.
- Large meeting capacity for up to 300 people at once.
- A total of 10 GB for file storage, twice the amount of storage available in the free version.
Most value at the best price
If you’re still on the fence but looking to make a significant change for your small business, Microsoft Teams Essentials is the most affordable all-in-one solution in the market today, offering a low per month, per user rate. For more information and how to decide if Teams is right for your company’s needs, join Sherweb’s partner program for tailored guidance through the Microsoft partner ecosystem.
