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39 articles on microsoft for small and mid-sized businesses.

A Quick Guide to Microsoft Teams Virtual Appointments
Microsoft Teams now includes Virtual Appointments for customer meetings. See what it does, key features, and how to set it up for your business.

Windows 8.1 End of Support: What Bay County Businesses Should Do
Microsoft retired Windows 8.1 on January 10, 2023. Here’s what that means for security, productivity, and compliance—and how to plan your upgrade.

Microsoft Forms for Business: A Handy Tool You Already Own
Microsoft Forms for business lets your team create surveys, quizzes, and sign-up forms quickly, share them easily, and view results right away—already in M365.

Windows 11 Features for Business You’ll Use Every Day
Thinking about a Windows 11 upgrade? Here are the time-saving and security features your team will actually use, with a familiar feel for offices around Panama City.

Top Microsoft Ignite 2022 Announcements for Your Business
The biggest Microsoft Ignite 2022 announcements for small businesses: Teams Premium, a 360° Teams camera, Cisco Teams Rooms devices, Microsoft Places, Hours & Location, Loop, and Clipchamp.

Use Microsoft Viva Goals To Align Your Team
Microsoft Viva Goals helps teams set and track company targets inside Microsoft Teams so everyone moves the same direction. Here’s how it works.

Microsoft Teams Setup Checklist for Business
A practical Microsoft Teams setup checklist for small and mid-sized businesses: plan Teams, add members, build channels, pin tools with Tabs, and train staff.

Microsoft Viva Sales: What It Is and How It Helps Sales Teams
Viva Sales connects to your CRM and Microsoft 365 to cut typing, surface insights, and make teamwork easier. Here’s how it works and when to expect it.

Microsoft Defender for Individuals: How It Protects You
Microsoft Defender for Individuals shows security across your computers and phones, scans for threats, and sends real-time alerts with steps to fix issues.

Internet Explorer End of Support: What To Do Now
Microsoft has retired Internet Explorer. Here’s what changes in Windows, how Edge’s IE mode works, and the simple steps to protect your business and staff.

Microsoft Productivity Score, Explained for Business
See what Microsoft Productivity Score measures, how it protects privacy, and how to use its insights and recommendations to boost teamwork and device health.

5 Ways Microsoft 365 Powers the Hybrid Office
Hybrid work is here to stay. Here are five practical Microsoft 365 tools that make your hybrid office run smoothly—from better Teams meetings to Outlook RSVPs.
