Business email

Email is one of the most effective communication mediums used in business today, despite the increasing use of social media tools such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Many businesses, however, are still using a free email solution with an extension which promotes the email service such as This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and therefore, miss out on the advantages brought about by professional business email solutions.

A business email is specific to your organisation and incorporates your company name, making it easily recognisable to both customers and potential customers alike - for example: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

85% of email users access their inbox via their smartphone, with recipients citing they enjoy both the accessibility and flexibility smartphones provide. While many of us enjoy the instant response from online messaging and chatbots, businesses should remember that email continues to grow as a communication method for our customers; it should be harnessed as an effective marketing technique.

Number of sent and received emails sent per day worldwide 2017-2025 (in billions)

A professional email can build brand awareness, instil trust and creditability with your customers, and will help your email avoid entering customers’ junk boxes (https://www.companyformations.ie/blog/setting-up-a-business-email-address/ ).

Benefits of choosing a professional email

By having your domain associated with your email, customers will quickly recognise where the email has been generated from.

It’s easy to remember.

Your email will be easily recognised as part of your brand together with your website.

Enhanced professional image.

Emails will be less likely to be classed as spam or marked as suspicious and will hit a greater number of inboxes as a result.

Improved email security.

Professional email domains will enable you to have full control over your account, so you can add or delete users/accounts, as necessary.

Trustworthiness

People are 6 times more likely to respond to a professional email address.

What are the main email options available?

	GoDaddy	Blacknight	Register365	Google Workspace
Cost	Competitively priced	Competitively priced	Competitively priced	Price bundles available
Mailbox Storage	10GB-50GB	3GB-25GB	5GB-100GB	15GB-30GB
Antivirus	Included – basic or advanced	Included	Included	Included – basic or advanced
Shared Calendar	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Are you ready to migrate?

Many business owners will reflect on changing their email to a professional email but often worry about what will happen as a result. Emails are an essential part of any business and for some business owners, they are

reflective of their business journey to date. There is some fear associated with moving away from a familiar solution but having advance insights into the process can help alleviate these.

What will happen to my current emails if I migrate to a new email address?

All of your existing emails, contacts and calendar inputs will be transferred to your new account. The data belongs to you.

How will my customers know my new address?

Your old email address can be tailored to ensure that all emails received are forwarded to your new address. You will not lose out on any customer or supplier emails as a result of the migration.

What if I change my mind later?

The data in your professional email account belongs to you. If you wish, you can simply terminate your account and download your data from there.

Do I need a professional to migrate my emails?

Email migration is well documented online in various chat forms however, we would always recommend that you involve an IT professional with experience of email migration. This is the safest way to ensure that you avoid email loss due to migration.

How long does it take to migrate an email?

Email migration can take place within a few hours depending on your inbox size. There will be minimal disruption (if any) to your emails during this time.

Business email should be a tool that works for you, helping you service your customers without any issues. With the range of solutions available today, professional emails are quick and easy to set up, providing you with a reliable, professional solution. Professional emails provide a strong platform for any growing business helping you and your staff work efficiently.

Personal email addresses may seem like a cost-effective solution, but not when you have a disgruntled employee! As a business owner, you will not have any rights of access to the personal email address including any customer contact information contained within it. If an employee leaves on bad terms, a professional email will provide you with the tools to limit a potential reputational damage to your company.