# Small business IT articles [Read the public page](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog) Read the detail before you buy, move or change something. These articles explain the choices facing the person who has ended up looking after the business IT. ## ASD Essentials and what small businesses should do - [Read ASD Essentials and what small businesses should do](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/asd-essentials-small-business) ASD has released Essentials. Here's what changes for small businesses using Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and cloud services. ## Microsoft 365 pricing changes and your renewal - [Read Microsoft 365 pricing changes and your renewal](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/microsoft-365-pricing-changes-july-2026-perth-business-guide) Microsoft 365 commercial pricing changed from July 2026. Check your actual Australian plan, billing term and renewal before changing licences. ## A practical AI use policy for a small business - [Read A practical AI use policy for a small business](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/is-your-team-using-chatgpt-at-work-ai-policy) Set usable rules for AI at work. Start with approved tools, information limits, human review and a person staff can ask. ## Planning an IT purchase and checking tax treatment - [Read Planning an IT purchase and checking tax treatment](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/instant-asset-write-off-2026-it-upgrade-perth) Plan an IT purchase around the business need, then check current ATO rules and tax treatment with your accountant before committing. ## Five checks before using an AI built app at work - [Read Five checks before using an AI built app at work](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/5-things-ai-gets-wrong-when-building-your-app-vibe-coding) Check access, validation, data, secrets and recovery before an AI built app handles live business work. ## What managed IT services in Perth include and cost - [Read What managed IT services in Perth include and cost](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/managed-it-services-perth-what-to-expect-and-what-it-should-cost) What managed IT costs, what a Perth agreement should include and how to compare quotes on the same devices, systems and coverage. ## Ten questions to ask an IT support provider - [Read Ten questions to ask an IT support provider](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/how-to-choose-an-it-company-in-perth-10-questions-to-ask) Compare IT support providers by scope, access, fees and handover. These ten questions help you understand the arrangement before signing. ## What to expect from a Microsoft 365 migration - [Read What to expect from a Microsoft 365 migration](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/microsoft-365-migrations-perth-what-to-expect) A Microsoft 365 migration needs an inventory, access plan, test, changeover and handover. Check the scope before agreeing on timing. ## Conditional Access for a small business - [Read Conditional Access for a small business](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/conditional-access-consulting-perth-business-guide) Understand what a Conditional Access review needs, including licences, account recovery, policy testing and the users affected. ## Microsoft 365 setup for a small business - [Read Microsoft 365 setup for a small business](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/microsoft-365-setup-perth-complete-guide-for-small-business) Plan Microsoft 365 around your domain, users, email and shared files. Keep administrator access, licences and recovery clear. ## Fix the data before building another dashboard - [Read Fix the data before building another dashboard](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/why-your-business-reporting-is-a-mess) Reporting problems often start with inconsistent records and definitions. Agree on the decisions, sources and owners before adding charts. ## Why small business IT setup gets put off - [Read Why small business IT setup gets put off](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/real-barriers-to-setting-up-it-properly-perth-small-business) Time, unclear ownership and a fear of disruption often delay IT work. Start with a defined problem and a manageable next step. ## Should your small business move to Microsoft 365? - [Read Should your small business move to Microsoft 365?](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/why-perth-smbs-are-switching-to-microsoft-365-in-2026) Compare Microsoft 365 with your current tools based on email, files, apps and administration. A migration needs a reason and a plan. ## Five useful Power BI views for a construction business - [Read Five useful Power BI views for a construction business](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/5-power-bi-dashboards-every-perth-construction-business-needs) Plan construction reporting around decisions. Five useful views cover jobs, cash, committed cost, variations and upcoming work. ## The Essential Eight for small business owners - [Read The Essential Eight for small business owners](https://www.adarkcloud.com.au/blog/the-essential-eight-what-perth-business-owners-need-to-know) Understand the Essential Eight, current obligations and the ASD Essentials transition. Scope a review with clear evidence and practical next steps.