Microsoft 365 Business Basic Setup & Support for Small Teams on a Budget
Business Basic is the entry tier of Microsoft 365 — custom-domain business email through Exchange Online, Teams chat and meetings, SharePoint and 1TB of OneDrive storage, all delivered through web and mobile apps rather than desktop installs. TechBliss sets it up correctly for small teams that need to look professional without paying for desktop licensing they don't need yet.
Why Small Teams Start With Business Basic
Business Basic exists for the small business or startup that needs to stop using a free personal email address for client communication and start looking like a real company — a custom domain inbox, shared calendars, Teams for internal chat and video calls, and cloud file storage that survives a laptop dying. It deliberately leaves out desktop-installed Office apps, Intune device management, and Defender for Business, which keeps the per-user cost at the bottom of the Microsoft 365 lineup. We see this tier chosen by teams who already use Google Docs or a free webmail provider and want the credibility of a proper business email domain without committing to a heavier license before they've validated their budget and headcount.
Custom Domain Mailboxes
Exchange Online mailboxes on your own domain, configured with proper DNS, SPF, and DKIM so mail actually lands in inboxes instead of spam folders.
Web & Mobile Office Apps
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook accessible from any browser or phone — no per-device install needed for a team that isn't desktop-bound.
Teams Chat & Meetings
Group chat, video meetings, and file sharing set up from day one so the team collaborates in one place instead of scattered tools.
Right-Sized Support
We size this tier honestly — if your team already needs desktop apps, we'll tell you before you buy the wrong license.
Microsoft 365 Business Basic Services We Provide
License Procurement
Business Basic seats provisioned under one invoice, sized to your actual headcount within the 300-user cap for this tier.
Domain & DNS Configuration
Your existing domain connected to Exchange Online with MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records set correctly the first time.
Mailbox Migration
Existing email, contacts, and calendars migrated from Gmail, a hosting provider, or another platform with mail flow validated before go-live.
Teams & SharePoint Rollout
Teams channels, SharePoint document libraries, and OneDrive access configured to match how your team actually works.
Baseline Security Setup
Multi-factor authentication and basic conditional access enabled even at this entry tier, since Basic still supports MFA enforcement.
24/7 Technical Support
Locked accounts, mail delivery issues, or Teams problems get a response around the clock, not just during business hours.
Microsoft 365 Business Basic Pricing
Business Basic is licensed per user with a 300-user cap on this tier, billed monthly or annually. Below is our current starting price — final invoicing is sized to your exact headcount and any annual commitment terms.
Business Basic
Web and mobile Office apps with Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint
- Web & mobile Office apps only
- Exchange Online mailbox on your domain
- Teams chat & meetings
- 1TB OneDrive per user
- No desktop Office installs
Business Standard
Adds fully installed desktop Office apps for teams that need them
- Desktop Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Access & Clipchamp (Windows)
- Microsoft Loop
- See our Standard deep-dive page
Business Premium
Desktop apps plus Intune, Defender for Business, and Entra ID P1
- Intune device management
- Defender for Business
- Entra ID P1 conditional access
- See our Premium deep-dive page
Enterprise E3
For organizations beyond the 300-user cap needing unlimited scale
- No user cap
- Unlimited mailbox archiving
- Data Loss Prevention
- See our E3 deep-dive page
Why Small Teams Choose TechBliss for Business Basic
The cheapest Microsoft 365 tier is only a good deal if it's set up right — a custom domain that doesn't land in spam, a migration that doesn't lose a single email, and MFA turned on from day one instead of left as an afterthought. We treat Basic rollouts with the same care as our Enterprise projects, just scoped to what an entry tier actually needs.
Start Your SetupClean Domain Migration
DNS, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configured correctly so your new business email is trusted by receiving mail servers immediately.
Zero-Loss Mailbox Cutover
Existing mail, contacts, and calendars migrated with validation before your old provider is switched off.
MFA From Day One
Multi-factor authentication enabled during setup, not left as a task nobody gets around to.
24/7 Support
Mail delivery issues and lockouts get a response outside business hours too.
Based in East Delhi
In-person support available across Delhi NCR, Noida, and Ghaziabad, not just remote tickets.
Honest Upgrade Guidance
If your team actually needs desktop apps or security tooling, we'll say so instead of underselling what you need.
Industries That Start With Business Basic
Our Business Basic Setup Process
Needs & Cap Assessment
We confirm Basic actually fits your workflow and headcount before recommending it over Standard or Premium.
Domain & DNS Setup
Your domain connected to Exchange Online with mail routing and authentication records validated.
Mailbox & File Migration
Email, contacts, calendars, and files migrated from your current provider with zero data loss.
Rollout & Ongoing Support
Teams, SharePoint, and MFA configured, followed by 24/7 support for day-to-day issues.
What Our Business Basic Clients Have Achieved
Apps and Tools in Microsoft 365 Business Basic
What Clients Say About Our Business Basic Setups
“We were emailing clients from a personal Gmail account until TechBliss got us on our own domain in under two days. It made an instant difference to how we're perceived.”
Aakash Verma
Founder, Retail Startup, Ghaziabad
“TechBliss was upfront that Basic was the right fit for our five-person team right now, and didn't push us into a bigger license we didn't need yet.”
Priya Sharma
Operations Lead, Noida
“The migration from our old host didn't lose a single email. Teams and SharePoint were ready to go the same week.”
Rohit Malhotra
Managing Partner, Delhi NCR
Frequently Asked Questions — Microsoft 365 Business Basic
No, Business Basic only includes the web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Teams that need fully installed desktop apps should look at Business Standard or higher.
Yes, Business Basic is capped at 300 users per tenant, the same cap that applies across the Business tier. Organizations beyond that should look at Enterprise E3 or E5.
Yes, Business Basic includes Exchange Online, which supports custom domain email. We configure the DNS records so mail delivery and authentication work correctly from day one.
Business Basic starts at ₹125 per user per month, billed monthly or annually. Final invoicing is sized to your exact headcount, and annual commitment terms can shift your effective rate slightly.
Yes, we migrate mailboxes, calendars, and files from your current provider and validate mail flow before your team's next working day.
Yes, MFA is supported at this tier and we enable it as part of setup. Advanced conditional access policies, however, require Entra ID P1, which is only included from Business Premium upward.
We handle the upgrade to Business Standard or Premium, carrying over your existing mailboxes and Teams configuration rather than starting from scratch.
Yes, our service includes 24/7 support for mail delivery issues, account lockouts, and general Teams or SharePoint problems, not just support during initial rollout.
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