Microsoft’s cloud-based service Office 365 provides users with anytime access to the popular Office suite of applications, adding significant value for small businesses. This blog post discusses 6 important benefits that your small company should consider whether they are a current or potential user of Office 365.
Access to the Latest Office Applications
With Office 365 Business plans (Business, and Business Premium) your company will enjoy the benefits and features of the latest versions of Office applications. Your company will not have to worry about updates, upgrades, patches, or new licenses as your subscription costs will cover these expenses. Having the most up-to-date tools will give your business the confidence to get things done more effectively and efficiently.
Enhanced Ability to Work Remotely
Since Office 365 is cloud-based, it enables users to access all their business applications and work files anytime and anywhere using any internet-accessible device. In addition, Office 365 makes it easy for your employees to use the OneDrive App to link their OneDrive Business and personal accounts and easily switch between them.
Better Collaboration Process
Office 365 makes it possible for multiple team members to co-author the same document simultaneously. This real-time document editing and formatting capability enhances the collaboration process for small businesses. The days of emailing huge files and worrying about version control are now a problem of the past. In addition, Office 365 also makes it easier to share any deliverable documents with clients at all stages of the production process.
Team members can also take advantage of the Skype for Business application to chat with each other via audio or visual conversations throughout all stages of project planning and implementation.