Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace for Small Business

Stop believing the myths about Google being free for business! After 30 years using Microsoft products, I put Google Workspace to the test to bring you an honest, side-by-side comparison of what actually matters when you're running a business.

In this video, I break down 5 critical differences between Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace:
🔹 Round 1: Price - The truth about "free" Google (spoiler: it's not free for business)
🔹 Round 2: User Experience - Why switching platforms costs you more than money
🔹 Round 3: Collaboration - Real-time editing showdown and client compatibility
🔹 Round 4: Communication Tools - Email, meetings, and team chat compared
🔹 Round 5: Security - Which platform gives you better control and compliance

Whether you're a solopreneur setting up your first business systems or scaling your team, this comparison cuts through the marketing hype to show you what each platform actually delivers day-to-day.

Key takeaways:
Why Microsoft 365 Basic often undercuts Google's pricing
How the interface differences impact your daily productivity
Which collaboration features your clients actually need
The hidden time costs of switching platforms
Security controls that could save you from liability issues

Plus, I'll share my verdict after testing both platforms extensively – and why there's no "wrong" answer, just the right answer for YOUR business.

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace: Best For Small Business?
00:26 Round 1: Price and Myth #1: Google is Free
00:59 Round 2: User Experience Gap
02:11 Round 3: Collaboration
03:15 Round 4: Communication Tools
04:09 Round 5: Security
04:58 The Verdict
05:47 Outro

📧 The 5-Minute Microsoft 365 Decision Guide for New Business Owners: https://michellektraining.co.uk/m365-business-license/
🖹 Check out the full blog post: https://michellektraining.co.uk/microsoft-365-vs-google-workspace-the-truth-about-business-platforms/
💡 Running Microsoft 365 for your business? Check out my playlist on optimising your setup: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJwARbITYV1C2_5b0DaVdk72p01_tyKKz

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