New office guide
New Office IT Setup Checklist
Before moving into a new office, make sure the essentials are planned—not discovered on the first working day.
- Confirm fibre or business internet availability and lead times.
- Plan Wi‑Fi coverage, meeting rooms, network equipment and guest access.
- Prepare business email, Microsoft 365 accounts and shared files.
- Set up devices, printers, secure access and onboarding steps before staff arrive.
- Confirm backup, endpoint protection and a clear support contact.
A short IT Foundation Assessment can turn this checklist into a practical, prioritised setup plan for your site.
Buying guide
What Should IT Support Cost a Small Business?
The right model depends on team size, how dependent you are on technology and how much proactive management you need. Monthly support is usually easier to budget for than waiting for problems and paying ad-hoc call-out fees.
- Ask what is included: remote help, Microsoft 365 administration, monitoring, on-site support and reporting.
- Ask about minimum monthly fees, response expectations and any after-hours rates.
- Keep licences, hardware and internet costs clearly separate from the support fee.
- Choose a provider that explains the scope in plain language and confirms costs before extra work begins.
SBG InfraCore support starts from R550 per user per month, with clear monthly minimums. Use our website calculator for an indicative estimate.
Security basics
Five Microsoft 365 Security Basics for Small Teams
Small changes can significantly reduce the risk of account compromise and lost business information.
- Use multi-factor authentication for every user, especially administrators.
- Give each person their own account—do not share passwords or mailboxes.
- Remove access promptly when someone leaves the business.
- Use strong passwords and a trusted password manager.
- Review which files and folders are shared externally, and keep backups in place.
Security is not a once-off exercise. Build these steps into onboarding, offboarding and ongoing IT support.