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Google Workspace Cloud Adoption

A professional Google Workspace environment,
built and ready in two weeks.

Still running your business on personal Gmail and scattered shared drives? RisePoint sets up a complete Google Workspace Business Starter environment — custom domain email, Shared Drives, Meet, Chat, and security baselines configured and tested.

Timeline~2 weeks
Team sizeUp to 10 users
PricingFixed fee
The Setup Problem

Personal Gmail was never built for your business.

Using personal Gmail for work email looks unprofessional and creates real risk. Files shared via personal Google Drive have no structure, no permissions management, and no separation from personal accounts.

Google Workspace is the solution — but only when it’s configured correctly. Most businesses that sign up never fully set it up, and end up with the same problems in a paid wrapper.

What You Get

A complete Google Workspace environment, configured to professional standards.

Every deliverable is production-ready and handed off with documentation.

Custom domain configuration

Google Workspace tenant connected to your custom domain with DNS records configured and email verified.

User accounts & licenses

Up to 10 user accounts created and licensed on Google Workspace Business Starter.

Security baselines

2-step verification enforced, admin recovery options configured, and security settings reviewed.

Shared Drives structure

Shared Drives organized by function with appropriate membership and access permissions.

Meet & Chat configuration

Google Meet and Google Chat enabled, configured, and ready for team collaboration.

Admin training

A working session with your designated administrator covering day-to-day operations and key settings.

Governance guide

Written guide covering Google Drive → Shared Drives file lifecycle and collaboration norms.

Design documentation

Technical design document capturing every configuration decision as a permanent reference.

The Process

Five structured phases. About two weeks end to end.

1

Pre-requisites

Complete our checklist: domain, user list, branding assets, admin contacts.

2

Planning

Shared Drive architecture design and final configuration planning.

3

Execution

Domain setup, user onboarding, security configuration, Shared Drives, Meet, and Chat deployment.

4

Training

Admin training session and handoff of the governance guide.

5

Handoff

Design document delivered, admin quick reference provided, engagement closed.

Common Questions

About GWS Kickstarter.

Who is GWS Kickstarter designed for?

Small businesses with up to 10 users moving off personal Gmail and scattered shared drives to a professional Google Workspace environment. If your team is larger than 10 users or you need advanced features like Meet recording and automated email signatures, GWS Ascend is the right fit.

We already have Google Workspace — can you still help?

Yes. Kickstarter works for existing tenants too. We’ll audit your current configuration, identify gaps, and rebuild around professional standards — security baselines, proper Shared Drive structure, documented configuration, and admin training.

What happens after the engagement closes?

You own the environment. We hand off design documentation, admin training, and a governance guide so your team can run independently. For ongoing PM support, the OPS retainer is available.

Ready to move your business off personal Gmail and into a professional Google Workspace?

Schedule a 30-minute Discovery Session and we’ll walk through your current setup and confirm GWS Kickstarter is the right fit.

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