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Questions We Get Asked All The Time.

A few plain answers about Google Workspace, managed IT, security, cloud phones and what it’s like to work with us.

Getting Started & Costs

Are you local?

Yes. We’re based on the Sunshine Coast and support businesses across the Coast, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. You talk to Australian engineers, not an offshore ticketing queue.

How much does managed IT support cost?

It depends on your team, tools and what needs looking after. We’ll scope it plainly and tell you what’s included before you commit.

Do you lock me into a long contract?

No hard-to-understand lock-ins. We’ll talk through the right support shape for your business and keep the terms clear.

We’re a small business — are we too small for you?

Not at all. We work with growing businesses that need experienced help without hiring a full internal IT department.

Google Workspace & Migration

We’re on Microsoft 365 or an old server — can you move us without losing anything?

Yes. We plan the move carefully, protect your data, and keep disruption to a minimum.

How long does a migration actually take?

Usually a few weeks from planning to cutover, depending on your data and team size. We’ll give you a realistic timeline up front.

What happens to our old emails and files?

We move the history you need, check it, and show your team where everything lives before the old system is switched off.

Do we have to retrain our whole team?

A little practical training goes a long way. We teach the tools your people actually use, with short sessions and cheat sheets.

Google Workspace Details

What’s the advantage of working with a Google Cloud Partner?

A Google Cloud Partner can help plan deployment, change management and the right mix of services for your business. We tailor recommendations to your needs and priorities.

I already have a free Google account. Why would I pay for Google Workspace?

A business plan adds tools such as custom business email, central administration and business-focused controls and support. The right plan depends on how your team works.

How does Gmail in Google Workspace differ from free Gmail?

Google Workspace Gmail supports a custom business email address and administrator-managed accounts. Storage, security and support features depend on your plan and configuration.

Can a user have more than one email address?

Yes. A user can have additional email aliases, such as support@yourcompany, without needing a separate inbox. Google Workspace supports up to 30 aliases per user.

Can I migrate my existing email to Google Workspace?

Yes. We can plan a migration from supported email systems and move the messages and data your team needs, with checks to reduce disruption.

Can I convert other spreadsheets into Google Sheets?

Yes. Google Sheets can open and convert many common spreadsheet file types. Keep the original file until you’ve checked the converted version.

What formulae does Google Sheets support?

Sheets supports a broad range of spreadsheet functions, including many commonly used formulas for working with numbers, text and data.

Is Google Workspace safe?

Google Workspace includes security controls, but the level of protection depends on how accounts and sharing are configured. We can help review settings and improve them for your organisation.

Can I use Google Workspace when I’m offline?

Yes. Offline access is available for some Workspace apps when it’s enabled and configured in advance. We can show your team how to set it up.

Does Google Workspace have a free trial?

Trial availability and eligibility can change. Contact us and we’ll confirm the current options for your account and help you choose a few useful tasks to test.

I’m only a microbusiness. Can you help me?

Absolutely. We work with businesses of different sizes, including small teams that want access to practical cloud tools and support without a large internal IT department.

I have more than 10 employees. Is Google a good cloud solution for my business?

Google Workspace can support organisations of many sizes. We’ll help match the services and administration approach to your team and requirements.

Security & Backups

Does Google back up my data?

Google keeps the service running, but that is not the same as a recoverable business backup. We can add independent, immutable Workspace backup.

What happens if we get hit by ransomware?

We isolate the problem, protect the clean data, and help you recover. Preparation makes a huge difference, so we plan before an incident.

How quickly can you get us back up and running?

It depends on the incident and what is already in place. We’ll agree recovery priorities and response steps before you need them.

Do you help with staff security habits?

Yes. Clear security habits, phishing awareness and sensible access controls are part of making the technology safe.

Phones & Communications

Can we keep our existing business phone numbers?

In most cases, yes. We plan the number porting carefully so customers can keep calling the number they know.

Can staff use their own mobiles for work calls?

Yes. GoTo Connect can let staff use a work number on their mobile without giving out a personal number.

What happens to our phone system in an outage?

Calls can route to mobiles or other locations, so your team can keep answering even when the office cannot.

Working With Us

How fast do you respond when something breaks?

Support plans include clear response expectations. We prioritise the issue, keep you informed, and stay with it until it is sorted.

Do you monitor our systems or only fix things when they break?

We prefer proactive support. Monitoring, patching, backup checks and planning help stop small problems becoming expensive ones.

Can you help with training so our team actually uses the tools?

Absolutely. We run practical Google Workspace, Gemini and security sessions on your own systems and real work.

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