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Microsoft Office 365 Business Essentials - 6 Months Free with Annual Commitment ($6.90 Per Month)

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Started a new company and needed mail/document hosting and went with what I know - Microsoft 365 and found the Business Essentials (or Business Basic now) is free for 6 months if you sign up for 12 months, saving $41.40 per user per year. I already have Office 365 Home and Business so Business Basic is perfect, gives me full Microsoft 365 mail, Sharepoint, Teams, 1TB of OneDrive, all the office web apps, just not a licence to download the regular applications. Good deal if you're after this product.

FAQ states billing will occur on the 7th month and can cancel at any time.

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  • sunnyc on 22/04/2020 - 01:40

    Do you get it if you're a customer for 5 years on essentials?

    • daft009 on 11/05/2020 - 06:10

      Did you find if existing users can get the deal?

  • Hybroid on 22/04/2020 - 01:59
    +6

    Note: You DO NOT get desktop version of Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Only web and mobile versions which is crap.

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/microsoft-365/compare-all-mi…

    • CacheHunter on 22/04/2020 - 07:55
      +1

      OP already has desktop versions of Word, Excel etc. This is a great deal if you want exchange mail, SharePoint, teams etc.

  • adaminperth on 22/04/2020 - 02:19

    Shame they don't have it for the premium, Also note need to add 10% GST onto that $6.90

  • Trying2SaveABuck on 22/04/2020 - 05:32

    Never understood why they changed word (MS office) to a subscription basis I'll stick to word 2010 forever…

    If it was just an update annually fair enough but the way it is now is simply too greedy

    Does anyone know a way around it?

    • chris666 on 22/04/2020 - 06:04
      +1

      Edu email?

    • Mikebriz on 22/04/2020 - 06:04
      +1

      You can still buy a license as a one off purchase. Details

    • mathew42 on 22/04/2020 - 08:44

      Never understood why they changed word (MS office) to a subscription basis I'll stick to word 2010 forever…

      A subscription model means you pay every month, meaning Micrsoft no longer has to provide a compelling reason to upgrade. Previously most people used the OEM Office that came with their PC at a discount and rarely upgraded.

  • Uncleroger468 on 22/04/2020 - 06:39
    -3

    What company have you started?

  • FutureMe on 22/04/2020 - 07:10
    +1

    $5 cashback from cashrewards as well with 12 month purchase

  • Anonymous User on 22/04/2020 - 07:11

    I guess the value here is the custom domain email backed by Outlook servers, Sharepoint and 1TB One Drive all for $41.40 first year.

    This is basically similar to G Suite except they cost $8.40/month or $100/year.

    • a22andrew on 22/04/2020 - 08:40
      +1

      Exactly right. I think you could get email cheaper, but not with all those extras. Google is also no comparison for day to day work purposes, in my opinion

      • mathew42 on 22/04/2020 - 08:46
        -8

        No comparison as in G-Suite is significantly better?

        I use both G-Suite & Microsoft on a daily basis and for distributed teams, G-Suite is superior.

        • ryang on 22/04/2020 - 10:55

          I use GSuite (grandfathered) at home and O365 at work. I seriously couldn't live with only Gmail for business, it seriously lacks a heap of integration. Last time I tried to make it work with Outlook it was a complete joke..

          But if you're happy with a web browser and nothing more, go nuts.

          • mathew42 on 22/04/2020 - 11:22

            @ryang: The key requirement here is works well in distributed teams, not which has the most features that most people don't use.

            I use 4 different devices most days to access emails and messaging so keeping all devices in sync is the most important to me. Being able to check the content of documents on all devices is very useful.

            Outlook performs appallingly on slow (below 50Mbps) connections and can lock-up for minutes when syncing large emails. Annoying when you are halfway through an email.

            • ryang on 22/04/2020 - 11:29

              @mathew42: Never had that problem tbh. I suppose the counter point would be to not email large attachments.. 😉

        • a22andrew on 22/04/2020 - 17:37
          +1

          Nah, Microsoft better for me for rapidly managing your calendar, etc. Google just missing too many shortcuts. I use both daily as well.

    • 00 on 22/04/2020 - 08:41
      +1

      Try to export your doc and sheets from G Suite to edit offline or use elsewhere.

  • Nukkels on 22/04/2020 - 09:02

    Is this available for existing customers, or new users only?

    • daft009 on 11/05/2020 - 16:46

      did you get any confirmation on this please?

    • daft009 on 13/05/2020 - 17:03

      I opened a support case, gave my evidence and approved for 6 months free as an existing user, under the "E1 trial" upto 100 users.

  • huubang on 22/04/2020 - 09:47
    -2

    The on-going cost is really expensive (after promotion ends) and even though you can cancel, it doesn't make sense as you will have to stick with the ecosystem

    • ryang on 22/04/2020 - 10:53
      +1

      Not sure how you think it's really expensive.. $7/user/month for a crap load of business systems. Most businesses put more money into coffee expenses…..

      • huubang on 22/04/2020 - 11:16

        Not expensive for SME but for small business it is. I have <5 staffs with not a lot of revenue and this is too much a burden for me. I would be better if they charge based on staff size rather than per user, e.g. 5-10 users, 10-50, 50-500, etc.

        • ryang on 22/04/2020 - 11:20

          I've set it up for <5 user businesses before. If you really can't afford the tiny cost, then there's something amiss. The benefits of O365 over, let's say, hosted webmail, are incredible.

          • a22andrew on 22/04/2020 - 17:42

            @ryang: Bit harsh. I'm on 4 sub contractors and wouldn't notice this cost as I have high margins. If I was running on a tight margin, as many are, I'd notice for sure. Different businesses, different scenarios.

  • sunnyc on 22/04/2020 - 11:34
    +2

    As a partner, I sell Office365 and Gsuite. Microsoft is definitely superior in many ways. Microsoft goes out buys the best performing company in their respective categories, integrates it in Office365 for no additional cost. Whilst on the other hand Gsuite makes their own software which is average at best. Why I say this? I spend on average 7 days to transfer users to Gsuite. Many instances of lost emails, bounced emails.

    When I started, I saw many comparisons online between the two. I tested both and also tried to convince myself Gsuite was better. It's a lot worse now that I've been using both for a while.

    Also, desktop software is heavily outdated. It's all about the cloud.

    Summary
    Gsuite is more expensive, more problems, fewer extras, and worse customer service. Says 24/7 customer service, only opens on workhour weekdays EST.

    • ryang on 22/04/2020 - 12:53
      +1

      Support is actually the one thing O365 is incredible at. MS support used to be a bloody nightmare, I'd avoid it at all possible costs. Now with O365, I open a ticket for nearly everything!! 😂

      They're quick to reply and generally helpful, it's usually the obscure stuff that throws them a bit.

  • parker2004au on 22/04/2020 - 14:11
    +1

    Say if I have a domain name, can I get business essentials, point my domain name somehow and then just use 50GB mailbox?

    • sunnyc on 22/04/2020 - 14:22

      yes

  • peuwayaqdq on 24/04/2020 - 16:48

    Do I have to have a registered business to take up this offer? Or I can register as an individual?

  • PVA on 25/04/2020 - 14:49

    product now called Microsoft 365 Business Basic (formerly Office 365 Business Essentials)

  • superforever on 27/04/2020 - 00:11

    How about upgrade from Exchange Online?

  • TheLurker on 10/05/2020 - 23:17

    Just posted a similar 3-month free deal for Microsoft 365 Business Standard in case you want Windows/Mac software licenses (as commented above)

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/536761

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