01/09/2026
This one's for small businesses and large ones alike: you're probably wasting money on Microsoft 365 licences you don't need.
It's the kind of job that sits on the to-do list for months. But with Microsoft's recent price rise, that quiet waste now costs you more than it used to, which makes it worth moving up the list.
Here's the thing most businesses miss. When someone leaves, their licence often doesn't leave with them. It sits there, active, billing you every month for a person who's long gone. Add in staff on plans far bigger than they need, and it adds up fast.
Three quick checks to stop the waste:
→ Log in at admin.microsoft.com, go to Users, then Active users. This shows everyone you're currently paying for.
→ Check the "last sign-in" date on each account. If it hasn't been used in months, it's usually a leaver you're still funding.
→ Check that the plan fits the person. Someone on a premium plan just to send emails pays for features they never use.
The price rise isn't really the problem. The waste is in licences that don't match how your business actually works, and that's fixable.
If it turns out more tangled than it should be, that's normal, and it's exactly the kind of thing we sort out for businesses every week.
Call the team on 01948 665855.
