Stop Overpaying for
Microsoft 365.
You're probably paying for licenses you don't use, features you've never touched, and configurations that were set up wrong from day one. We find the waste, fix the problems, and actually support you when things break.
Most clients save money before they spend it with us.
Part of Four Winds IT's AI & Business Software services
Sound Familiar?
These are the M365 problems we see every week.
THE GHOST LICENSES
You're paying for people who left.
That employee who quit six months ago? Still has a license. The contractor who finished their project in March? Still on the bill. You're paying hundreds of dollars a month for accounts nobody uses.
THE WRONG LICENSE
Enterprise licenses for a 40-person company.
Your last IT provider set everyone up with E5 licenses because it was easier. You have 40 employees. You don't need E5. Someone told a nonprofit they needed Business Premium when they qualify for free licenses.
THE NCE TRAP
Locked into licenses you can't reduce.
Someone signed you up for annual commitment licenses with 50 seats. You have 35 employees. You're paying for 15 seats you can't use and can't cancel until next year.
THE SUPPORT BLACK HOLE
Something's broken and nobody can fix it.
Your email stopped syncing. Calendar invites aren't working. SharePoint permissions are a mess. You call Microsoft support, wait 45 minutes, and talk to someone reading from a script who can't actually help.
What We Find in Most Tenants
Virtually every time we get into a new Microsoft 365 environment, we find issues. Not because anyone did anything wrong, but because M365 licensing is genuinely complicated, and most providers don't take the time to optimize it.
Unused licenses adding up
Hundreds of dollars in monthly charges for accounts that belong to former employees, completed projects, or users who simply don't need them.
Nonprofits on standard pricing
Organizations paying full commercial rates when they qualify for nonprofit licensing that's 80% cheaper, or in some cases, completely free.
Over-provisioned license tiers
Enterprise E5 licenses assigned to users who just need a bigger mailbox. Adding Exchange Online Plan 2 is cheaper but requires managing two licenses instead of one, so most providers skip it.
NCE commitments above headcount
Annual license commitments locked in at numbers well above actual staff size. Paying for 50 seats when you have 35 employees, with no way to reduce until renewal.
How We Handle Microsoft 365
We look at the bill first, then the technology.
What You Get
License Management
✓ Complete license audit
Every account, every license type, every cost mapped out
✓ Monthly reconciliation
We track licenses against your roster so you're never overpaying
✓ Renewal management
Right-size before NCE commitments lock you in
✓ Nonprofit eligibility review
If you qualify for discounted or free licensing, we'll help you get it
Support & Optimization
✓ Tier 2 support in-house
Real engineers who know M365, not call center scripts
✓ Vendor escalation
When Microsoft support is needed, we handle the call
✓ Security configuration
MFA, conditional access, and security defaults set up right
✓ Adoption guidance
Help your team actually use Teams, SharePoint, and the tools you're paying for
Questions About Microsoft 365
We know you have questions and we have answers.
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How much does Microsoft 365 support cost?
M365 support is typically included in our managed IT services. For standalone M365 optimization, we usually start with a license audit that often pays for itself in savings. Ongoing support runs $15-30 per user per month depending on complexity.
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We already have Microsoft 365. Can you help us get more out of it?
Absolutely. Most businesses use Outlook, Word, and Excel. Everything else is collecting dust. We can help you actually use Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other tools you're already paying for. Often the solution to a problem you're trying to solve is already in your subscription.
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What if we're locked into annual licenses?
We can't change existing NCE commitments, but we can help you plan for renewal. We'll track your actual usage and right-size your licenses before the next commitment period starts. Going forward, we help you make smart decisions about monthly vs. annual licensing.
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We're a nonprofit. Can you help us get discounted licensing?
Yes. Many nonprofits we meet are paying full commercial rates when they qualify for Microsoft 365 Nonprofit, which can be 80% cheaper or even free depending on your organization. We'll help verify your eligibility and transition you to the right licensing.
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What makes you different from other Microsoft 365 support providers?
We're a certified Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work. We look at your licensing first because many businesses are overpaying. We provide tier 2 support in-house and have vendor relationships for escalation. And we reconcile your licenses monthly so waste doesn't pile up.
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What's the first step?
We start with a license audit. We'll look at your current M365 setup, identify any waste or optimization opportunities, and give you a clear picture of what you're paying for vs. what you need. No commitment required to get started.
Ready to Stop Overpaying?
Let's start with a license audit. We'll show you exactly what you're paying for, what you're actually using, and where you can save. Most clients find savings that cover our work before we do anything else.
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