Computers are an essential tool for modern businesses, mostly due to the popularity of office suite software, which, since its invention back in the 1980s, has become so popular that virtually every office computer has one installed. Communication is also essential and it is hard to imagine a computer these days, especially inside an office, that doesn't have an internet connection to at least check emails.

There are some problems associated with traditional software though—mostly that it has to be individually installed and updated on every piece of equipment, and to collaborate on a single document, copies need to be sent back and forth, usually by email or via a physical device, which becomes a bigger problem as teams grow in size and complexity.

Google's G Suite for Business offers an alternative that runs directly in the internet browser, taking advantage of modern web languages and protocols. This means that there is no need to install or apply updates at all: with the simple combination of a username and password, users get instant access to a set of over 15 web services provided by Google. These services aim to cover the main needs of modern businesses in terms of communication and productivity, with a strong focus in collaboration, accessibility, and security. Even though many of Google's services are free for personal use, business accounts allow the use a custom domain, along with other features including advanced security and management, to better fit the needs of virtually any business.

In this chapter, you will learn how to do the following:

• Identifying the key features and advantages of G Suite
• Setting up a G Suite for Business account
• Adding basic customization to G Suite
• Configuring Contacts