Tech fixes · Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace

# Which Microsoft 365 Plan Do You Need, and Are You Overpaying?

Most small businesses need Business Basic (web apps and email) or Business Standard (desktop Office apps). Business Premium adds security like device management and stronger threat protection. Many companies pay for unused or mismatched licenses.

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- **Starting price:** From $150

- **Where:** Remote, anywhere in the U.S.

- **Quote:** Fixed price before work starts

## Try this first

- List users and the apps they actually use
- Remove licenses for former staff
- Match each person to the right plan
- Decide whether you need Premium’s security features
- Review billing for add-ons nobody uses

Common causes

- Licenses for people who left
- Everyone on Premium when only some need it
- Reseller markups
- Security features you assumed you had but don’t

## When it’s more than a quick fix

If you handle sensitive data or need cyber insurance, plan choice affects your security, not just your bill.

### How we fix it remotely

We audit licenses, right-size plans and turn on the security features you are already paying for.

### In-depth guides

- [Too Many Tech Vendors and Nobody in Charge? How to Get One Tech Department](https://wisconsintechshop.com/guides/too-many-tech-vendors-nobody-in-charge/)

Get it fixed

## How a remote fix works

1. **Tell us what’s happening:** Two minutes with the form on this page. No account needed.
2. **Get a fixed price:** A personal reply within one business day, with the price agreed before any work starts.
3. **We fix it remotely:** You approve access, follow progress and pay in your private client portal.

## Related services

- [Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace Help](https://wisconsintechshop.com/it-support/microsoft-365-google-workspace-admin/): Set up and manage Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace: users, shared mailboxes, Teams or Drive, permissions, security and licensing that fits. (From $150)
- [Small Business Technology Audit](https://wisconsintechshop.com/it-support/tech-audit/): A clear review of your computers, software, subscriptions, security and website, with a prioritized plan and a list of costs you can cut. (From $250)
- [Cybersecurity for Small Business](https://wisconsintechshop.com/it-support/cybersecurity-small-business/): Practical protection against phishing, ransomware and account takeovers: multi-factor sign-in, password managers, updates, backups and staff training. (From $300)

## Questions

### Can I mix Microsoft 365 plans?

Yes. Each person can have the plan that fits their job.

### Do I need Business Premium?

If you want device management and stronger protection against phishing and ransomware, it’s often worth it.

### Can you fix this remotely?

We audit licenses, right-size plans and turn on the security features you are already paying for.

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## Want us to just fix it?

Tell us what’s happening. Most problems like this are fixed remotely, often the same day, and every request gets a personal reply within one business day.

- Big projects and small ones are all welcome
- Fixed-price quotes, no surprise invoices
- You own your code, data and accounts
- A client portal to track progress, invoices and payments
- Rooted in Wisconsin, serving businesses nationwide

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