WOW, 3000 new business subscribers each day

Before we begin, I need to share the source of inspiration

I am a salesperson deep down inside, I have struggled over the past few years with what this really means.  I know salespeople over inflate everything.  Over inflate sales targets, the amount of leads in the pipeline and the amount of revenue a deal will bring in.  This is normal behaviour for a sales person.

When I read a recent article online over the weekend about Google Apps penetration into the market I had to look at the source of the information and perhaps a pinch to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.  It is true many of the small business owners I speak with have brought up Google and if they are a fit for their business.  Sometimes the answer is an immediate YES or NO but on many occasions it is simply an unknown fit.

In the article it is reported, Google Apps signs up 3000 new business accounts each day and now has 20% market share.  It could be true or it could be just a salespersons over inflation of the numbers.  Let’s have a look at the options available to business in Calgary and Red Deer today.

Why is Google Apps a fit for your small business?

Google offers a number of benefits to the start-up small business.  This includes email hosting, you get 8 GB of storage per user as part of the free version or you can pay $50 a year.  What a steal of a deal especially for a start-up business.  How can you go wrong? There is limitations and some of the limitations can force the average small business owner to question their initial decision on selecting Google as a solution.

Google Apps has many solutions designed for business.  With Google Apps you may also work on documents and spreadsheets just like you could we Microsoft Word or Excel.  Google Apps allows you to collaborate and share information with others easily.

Bulletproof can help you understand how to leverage Google Apps if this is a solution which fits the needs of your business.

To learn more about Google Applications check them out here.

Enter Microsoft Online Services, is this a better fit?

Microsoft has an answer for your small business as well.  Microsoft and Bulletproof InfoTech can help your business with a reliable hosted solution which will give your business the same level of services you would receive if you purchased your own Microsoft Small Business Server onsite for your business.  Yes, I am aware many people are not to happy with Microsoft, however you need to really look at Microsoft Online Services.

With Microsoft Online Services your business will enjoy the full services many larger firms use today including Exchange, SharePoint, Live Meeting and Office Communicator.  Now your small business can have all the same applications and services your peers also enjoy.  Use Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint to collaborate with your team and LiveMeeting to host online meetings all without the investment in your own hardware.

With Microsoft Online Services your business will enjoy high availability, increased security and a trusted name to build your business on.

Microsoft Online Services will offer you a free 30 day trial for you to test this in your business.  Email me today to get signed up and start using Exchange Online, SharePoint Online in your Calgary or Red Deer business.

It is up to you to decide

What is the right fit for your business?  Do you go with Google Apps or Microsoft Online Services.  If you are still unsure what the right fit for your business is, I do welcome you to contact me at stuart.crawford@bulletproofIT.ca and I will be more than happy to sit down with you or discuss options with you on the phone or in person.

There are many choices you can make with IT, my goal is to help you make the right decision for your business.