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Microsoft 365 licences explained: pick the right plan and stop paying for empty seats

Business Basic, Standard, Premium, the new "with Copilot" plans, E3 and E5: Microsoft's line-up is confusing, and most small offices end up paying for the wrong mix. This episode walks through what each plan actually gives you, what it costs in Australia as of October 2026 (prices subject to change), and where the money usually leaks out.

You'll come away understanding the real difference between the plans (web-only apps, desktop apps, and the security tools that only Premium includes), how to read Microsoft's Australian prices (shown ex GST, cheaper on an annual commitment than month to…

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