Google Workspace is Google’s suite of business tools – email, shared drives, calendars, documents, spreadsheets, video meetings and more – all connected under your business domain name. Instead of a personal Gmail account, you get a professional email address at yourdomain.com.au, along with a set of tools designed to help a team work together efficiently.
For many small businesses, Google Workspace is the simplest and most cost-effective way to get professional business email and shared file storage working properly from day one.
What’s included in Google Workspace
The core tools most small businesses use are:
- Gmail with your business domain name (@yourdomain.com.au)
- Google Drive for shared file storage and document management
- Google Docs, Sheets and Slides for collaborative documents
- Google Calendar for shared scheduling
- Google Meet for video calls
- Google Chat for team messaging
The full suite varies by plan, but for most small businesses the Business Starter plan covers everything needed.
How much does it cost
Google Workspace is a monthly subscription per user. Pricing starts at AU$9.90 per user per month for Business Starter.
- Pricing last checked January 2026. Check workspace.google.com for current rates.
Is it right for your business?
Google Workspace suits small businesses that want professional business email, reliable file sharing and simple collaboration tools without managing their own server or email hosting.
It’s particularly useful if you already use Gmail personally – the interface is familiar and the learning curve is low. It also integrates well with most websites, booking systems and other tools small businesses commonly use.
Microsoft 365 is the main alternative and suits businesses that need Word, Excel and PowerPoint specifically, or that are already embedded in a Microsoft environment. WebSolutionZ can help set up either – the right choice depends on your situation and what your team already uses. For a full comparison of business email options including free alternatives, see What email options are available?
What WebSolutionZ can help with
Setting up Google Workspace involves more than just signing up. As part of a broader Digital Setup & Systems engagement, WebSolutionZ can configure your business domain, set up user accounts, migrate existing email and contacts across from your old system, set up shared drives and calendars, and make sure everything is working properly before handover.