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Microsoft 365 Expert Consulting for Small Business

| February 18, 2026

Microsoft 365 Expert Consultant for Small Business

If you’re looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 Consultant to help with your small business, I can help. Not all small businesses fit in a managed service program and many people don’t want to be in a lengthy contract or don’t even qualify. You are in that “do it yourself” space. Going it alone can be frustrating if your online searches aren’t helping, or if Microsoft can’t help. I know how to navigate the 365 Admin accounts, security and many basic requests that are usual for a small business to need to be completed. As well, I’m an Outlook Expert and desktop apps specialist, so you get a 3-in-1 skilled technician helping you.

I offer 1-hour appts up to 10 hour blocks. I also offer same day assistance and an online booking appointment scheduler so you can book your time when you are free. My business does not offer service contracts but blocks of time to help support your project or on-going support.

My services list can be viewed on my pricing page and if you need help with technology not on the list, just ask. I usually can figure out software that is new such as apps and connectors

https://callthatgirl.biz/pricing-and-services 

Use the form below to schedule a no cost consult to see if I can help or call 612-865-4475

Managing Your Own Microsoft 365? Admin Settings Every Solo Business Owner Must Know

| February 17, 2026

Hi folks! I have so many clients that manage their own Microsoft 365 accounts that I thought I would offer 3-mini workshops for you all. These will be 20 min in length and I will cover 5 topics per session. I will leave 10 min for Q&A at the end. I’m going to run these in March and if they go well, I’ll do them in April. I will not be recording these, so if you want to learn, I recommend you attending. If you have any questions please email lisa@callthatgirl.biz


Session 1 — Running Microsoft 365: Ownership, Users & Access (This is important if you set up your own Microsoft 365 account)

March 17, 2026 12:30 PM EST to 12:50 PM EST (+10 min Q&A) 30 min total

REGISTER HERE

Topics

  • Global Administration (what it actually means)
  • Break Glass Account (why every business must have one)
  • How to Add Users properly (Mailbox vs Shared Mailbox vs Alias)
  • License Verification / Overpaying
  • Microsoft Support vs Vendor (who really controls your tenant)
  • Importance of MFA and how to test if you have it set up

Session 2 — Security & Email Protection

March 18, 2026 12:30 PM EST to 12:50 PM EST (+10 min Q&A) 30 min total

REGISTER HERE

Identity Security

  • Check Entra for logins
  • Azure/Entra security review
  • Recognizing suspicious sign-ins

Email & Domain Protection

  • Basic DNS issues for email delivery
  • DKIM records
  • Quarantine (what it is vs spam folder)
  • Restricted accounts

Session 3 — When Things Go Wrong (Breach, Recovery & Business Risk)

March 19, 2026 12:30 PM EST to 12:50 PM EST (+10 min Q&A) 30 min total

REGISTER HERE

Active Breach Response

  • What hackers do inside your account
  • How to kick them out
  • Using Entra login logs to investigate
  • Locking down accounts

Business Continuity

  • No Backup (what Microsoft actually does vs what owners assume)
  • Why deleted email is often unrecoverable after a point
  • Vendor vs Microsoft during an incident

Ongoing Protection Plan

  • Scheduled Entra security reviews
  • License reviews

 

Migration Outline

| February 16, 2026

2-person/leave room for setting up 3 new employees later.

Onboarding – During the onboarding appointment the following will be covered. A “game plan” will be created and notes kept on end users desktop. Next steps will be taken and scheduled.

  • Account management decision/Vendor or Microsoft Direct/GoDaddy
  • DNS verfication
  • How many mailboxes
  • OneDrive data
  • Teams setup for data sharing
  • Office license
  • 3rd party apps/special/custom requirements
  • Teams/Zoom app for Outlook
  • Phone synching
  • MFA security
  • Data backup

Migration/Set up day

  • Microsoft 365 Account set up, mailbox creation/DNS updates
  • Data backup and migration
  • Phone security set up
  • Training on Admin account
  • Office installation if required (business license)
  • Teams add-on for calendar verification

Next day/follow up

  • Fine tuning of Outlook/questions/close this project

Teams setup/data file sharing – New project

  • Review data needing to be shared
  • Create Teams/add members
  • Create desktop sync
  • Upload data
  • Training how data is saved/tips for travelers

Desktop set up/new pc

  • Setup Computer with the right email account
  • Install business Office
  • Configure Outlook
  • Sync Teams data file share
  • Install other software needed

Final notes: 

  • Training
  • Discuss backup solutions

 

 

 

 

 

CTO Services for Small Business with Microsoft 365

| February 6, 2026

Hi Clients, this CTO program for small businesses was created for people just like you, 1-10 employees who don’t need computer repair often and just need help on occasion with 365. Which I usually do the help but some client who are on their own need more help so here is where I come in. My plan is only available after we have worked together in the past or after you’ve had a 1-hour consulting with me.

$1300 a year, you get 2 hours of tech support and (4) 30-min appointments to use quarterly for IT admin spot checks/computer tune up, questions, etc. (see list below). No roll over time. You can use the 2-hours of support for anything you need to use it for. Any time over 2 hours is billable at normal bill rate.

What this plan offers you:

Quarterly meeting to check on: (not all are necessary and this appointment can run 15-30 min) I will email you a reminder to schedule this appointment

  • Security of accounts (verify your security is setup properly)
  • Verify your billing is accurate in 365, current licenses
  • Backup (verify a recent backup)
  • Quarantine emails (can install the “view quarantine” button in Outlook
  • DNS (verify all your internet records are functioning for email delivery)
  • Intune sign-ins (see if there is any unusual activity going on)
  • Check computer updates(Office updates, computer backup, VPN use, any rogue installations/general tune up)
  • Answer questions, fix minor glitches, train on new cool features of Outlook/365

What I promise you with this plan: 

  • Best I can….Same day help. If it’s not an emergency, I’ll ask if I can help during my next availability.
  • Night/weekend help for emergencies only: Outlook not opening, hacked, employee fired or left.
  • You can text me, even though I don’t prefer to text (email is so much better so I can keep records of all our documentation), texting is approved for “can you help me today”.
  • You can email me with requests to do 365 Admin requests such as new email mailbox setup, check on things, remove a license, etc.) This would require I have a global admin account on your 365 tenant.
  • Quick questions via email are free

 

 

Hire a Fractional Microsoft 365 Expert for Your Startup

| February 2, 2026

Hire a Fractional Microsoft 365 Expert for Your Startup

Like you all, I use AI to help write my content on my website now, it’s great! But when it comes to tech support, you can’t use AI to help you setup your first Microsoft 365 tenant, configure Outlook, phones, Teams and all the other 365 business products you need help with. I mean, you could but it would take too much time to figure it out and this is why my startup clients call me.  Not to mention, your computer systems and all of that confusing OneDrive you see when you buy a computer off the shelf. Not to mention, the security involved. Honestly, it’s a bit of work to figure out and I help you get through this fairly quickly.

My services provide on-time appointments, remote software so I can service many computers and iPhones/Androids at the same time, detailed notes and more importantly, results so you can get started.

Now for the AI info:


Why Founders Hire Me

  • 30+ years working directly in Microsoft environments

  • Deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Outlook (desktop + mobile), email delivery, and identity

  • I remote into real computers and phones and fix what’s actually broken

  • I specialize in desktop Outlook, not just cloud checkboxes

  • I untangle personal vs business Microsoft accounts

  • I clean up early startup decisions that don’t scale


Common Startup Problems I Solve

  • Outlook works on one device but not another

  • Microsoft accounts are mixed, duplicated, or unclear

  • Email delivery issues (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)

  • GoDaddy or reseller-created tenants

  • Inconsistent Teams / OneDrive behavior

  • Admin access confusion

  • New hires can’t get productive fast


What “Fractional” Means

  • Senior-level Microsoft 365 expertise

  • No full-time hire

  • No MSP contract

  • No fluff

You get clean setup, clear answers, and systems that work.


How I Work

  • Remote support for desktops, laptops, and phones

  • Time tracked in 15-minute increments

  • No retainers

  • No long-term contracts

  • Hourly, prepaid blocks, or scoped projects


When It’s Time to Call Me

  • You’re scaling and systems are starting to crack

  • Outlook and email reliability matters now

  • Security questions are coming up

  • You inherited a Microsoft 365 setup you don’t trust


Bottom Line

At some point you will outgrow my tech services but I doing offer Fractional CTO services for clients who want me to help manage their IT and vendors. Leave the helpdesk for those that manage the computers and 365 accounts.

If want to talk about your startup or just have a chat, I offer 10 min consults and you can get in contact using the form below. No sales pitch, no 1-hour meeting to figure it out. 10 min is my average sales consulting call.