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17 Nov 2025
6 min read
Running a business means every investment should deliver real value, not just more complexity. When it comes to choosing the right productivity and security suite, it’s vital you make the most of your investment: protecting data, enabling your teams, and building a strong foundation for growth.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium is a complete, integrated solution designed for ambitious organisations who want to work smarter, stay secure, and keep IT simple. Here’s what you get:
It’s built for businesses with up to 300 users, providing both productivity and protection in one package, so you can focus on what matters most.
In the UK, Microsoft 365 Business Premium is £16.90 per user/month (annual commitment, ex. VAT) about £202.80 per user per year.
At first glance, that’s more than Microsoft 365 Business Standard (£9.60/month) or Google Workspace Business Plus (around £14/month). But, the real question business should be asking themselves isn’t “What’s the cheapest?” it’s “What delivers the most value?”
Lower-priced plans often lack crucial features leading you to buy extra tools for endpoint protection, email filtering, device management, identity access control, and encryption. These add-ons can easily cost £20–£25 per user/month. With Business Premium, all of this is included. That means no more juggling multiple subscriptions, vendors, or support contracts. Just one predictable bill, one support channel, and one ecosystem where everything works together.
By using one integrated suite, businesses eliminate the need for many separate products. This reduces overlapping costs and can cut overall IT spend by up to in areas like security and management. At BCN, we’ve seen first-hand how consolidating onto Microsoft 365 Business Premium streamlines operations and frees up budget for innovation.
Already have security tools? That’s great, but managing multiple vendors can be time-consuming. With Business Premium, you get enterprise-grade security from a single provider, reducing complexity while still accessing best-in-breed technology.
If you are seeking to further enhance your security posture, Business Premium offers optional E5 security add-ons. These provide advanced threat protection, compliance, and analytics solutions, making them an excellent choice for organisations requiring additional layers of defence.
Business Premium lets IT teams manage everything from one admin centre. That means fewer dashboards to juggle and more time to focus on strategic priorities. Simplicity creates efficiency.
Here is an example of Microsoft 365 Business Premium vs. third-party tools cost comparison
By working with a Microsoft Partner for Microsoft Licensing you gain access to who understands your business inside-out, who listens, and who brings the right mix of expertise and care to every project.
Choosing the right Microsoft licence is just the start. Working with BCN means you get a partner who understands your business, listens, and brings the right mix of expertise and care to every project. We believe technology should empower people, not complicate their lives. We put the client at the centre, building success around your unique needs and ambitions. We’re here to help you define what success looks like, then build the right path to get you there.
Being a leading Microsoft Partner means we know the tools inside-out, and our team thrives on solving the challenges that keep most teams up at night. Our goal? Making sure your Microsoft investment works hard for your business and delivers real value every single day.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium’s provides virtually everything a modern business needs in one subscription. Yes, you might find a lower per-user price tag on a bare-bones plan, but by the time you equip that user with all the equivalent tools and protections, the piecemeal approach can turn out more expensive and more cumbersome.
By Working with BCN for your licensing you get a partner who’s invested in your success, who speaks your language, and who’s always there when you need us. We help you work smarter, aim higher, and build lasting success, whatever that looks like for you.
Ready to see how Microsoft 365 Business Premium can transform your business? Let’s chat about where you are and where you want to go. CTA BAR
Business Premium includes advanced security, device management, and compliance tools that Business Standard doesn’t. If you buy these separately, costs can easily exceed £20–£25 per user/month. With Business Premium, everything is bundled saving money and reducing complexity.
By consolidating productivity and security into one subscription, you eliminate overlapping tools and vendor contracts. Many businesses see 30–60% savings in IT spend when they move to an integrated suite.
Lower-tier plans often lack endpoint protection, identity management, and compliance features. Adding these later means extra licences, support contracts, and integration headaches costing more than Business Premium in the long run.
Yes. Business Premium offers optional E5 security add-ons for advanced threat protection, compliance, and analytics. This lets you scale security as your business grows without switching providers.
Absolutely. Each licence covers up to five devices per user, so your team can work securely from anywhere without paying for extra device licences.
