In case you missed it: Apple recently announced the official launch of its very own Business Essentials service that is designed to help small businesses that use products from the brand. This service was available previously in a beta capacity to a limited number of companies, but now, it is open to all small businesses.
Accessible to businesses with up to 500 employees, Business Essentials is a subscription-based service that provides device management features, including setup and onboarding, iCloud storage, and 24/7 access optional to Apple Support via AppleCare+ for Business, another new addition.
“Apple has a deep and decades-long commitment to helping small businesses thrive. From dedicated business teams in our stores to the App Store Small Business Program, our goal is to help each company grow, compete, and succeed,” said vice president of Enterprise and Education Marketing at Apple, Susan Prescott. “We look forward to bringing Apple Business Essentials to even more small businesses to simplify device management, storage, support, and repairs. Using this new service leads to invaluable time savings for customers — including those without dedicated IT staff — that they can invest back into their business.”
Small business owners can add AppleCare+ for Business to any Apple Business Essentials plan. This will provide them with 24/7 access to phone support, IT administrators and employees training, and up to two device repairs for each plan – by the individual, group, or device – each year.
The price of Apple Business Essentials is $2.99 per user to $12.99 per user, with this price varying according to the number of devices and the amount of iCloud storage each employee needs. A two-month free trial is available for all, including those who used the service in beta.
