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Google Workspace setup & support in Adelaide

Get Google Workspace set up properly (business email, shared drives, video calls and documents that your whole team can actually use) and looked after by a local Adelaide team who pick up the phone. We handle the setup, the migration and the ongoing, so you can stop wrestling with IT and get back to work.

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Remote help from $115 an hour. On-site visits from $180 an hour, Adelaide metro travel included. See all our prices

The short answer

Google Workspace puts Gmail on your own domain, Drive, Meet and Docs into one subscription. In Adelaide, WaTo Consulting sets it up, migrates mail, calendars and contacts without losing anything, configures two-step verification and sharing rules, and handles user changes afterwards. Your email addresses stay the same, and a real person answers when you need help.

What is Google Workspace?

Google Workspace is Google's subscription bundle of business tools: Gmail for email on your own domain, Google Drive for cloud file storage, Meet for video calls, and Docs, Sheets and Slides for documents your team can edit together in real time. Everything lives in the cloud, so your staff can work from the office, home or a job site on any device. We set it up around how your business runs, not just the defaults Google gives you.

What we set up & look after

Business email on your domain

Professional Gmail addresses on your own domain, so the business isn't stuck on @gmail.com.

Google Drive & Shared Drives

Cloud storage organised with the right sharing permissions, so files are easy to find and safe to share.

Google Meet & Chat

Video meetings and instant messaging configured for your team, without any extra software.

Docs, Sheets & Slides

Documents your team can edit together at the same time, from anywhere, without emailing files back and forth.

Security & two-step verification

Two-step login, password policies and protection against phishing, set up without the headaches.

User management & licensing

The right plan for your team size. We add, remove and manage users so you don't overpay.

Who it's for

  • Businesses using personal Gmail accounts who want proper business email on their own domain.
  • Teams who need to share and edit documents together without version-control chaos.
  • Offices moving off an old email server or a clunky webmail setup.
  • Anyone who wants Google's tools set up once, properly, and then simply looked after.

How it works

  1. A quick chat. We find out what you're running now and what you need.
  2. A plan and a quote. The right Google Workspace plan, and a migration path that won't disrupt your day.
  3. We do the move. Email, contacts, calendars and files migrated across, usually outside business hours.
  4. Set up & secured. Drive, sharing, security policies and two-step verification configured around your business.
  5. Looked after. Ongoing support, user changes handled, and a real person on the end of the phone.

Why WaTo for Google Workspace

  • A real person answers, not a chatbot or a call queue.
  • We migrate carefully so you don't lose email or contacts, with minimal downtime.
  • Set up for how your business works, not just switched on with Google's defaults.
  • Your Google Workspace, website and hosting can all sit with one local team on one number.
  • Adelaide owned since 2001, looking after Google Workspace for businesses across SA and remotely Australia-wide.

Google Workspace questions

Can you move our email without losing anything?

Yes. We migrate your mail, calendars and contacts in full, usually outside business hours, so you come in the next morning with everything in place.

Google Workspace or Microsoft 365?

Both are solid. It comes down to how your team works. We'll give you a straight recommendation, not a sales pitch for whichever pays us more.

How much does Google Workspace cost?

Plans start from around $8.40 per user per month for Business Starter. We match the plan to what you actually need so you're not paying for extras.

Is Google Workspace secure enough for business?

Yes, with the right settings. We configure two-step verification, phishing protection and sharing rules so your data stays where it should.

Who can set up Google Workspace for my business in Adelaide?

WaTo Consulting sets up and supports Google Workspace for Adelaide businesses: email on your own domain, shared drives, calendars, Meet and security settings. We handle the move from your old email and stay on call afterwards.

Can I use Google Workspace with my existing email address?

Yes. Google Workspace runs on your own domain, so you keep the same email addresses. We move the existing mail, calendars and contacts across and update the domain settings so mail keeps arriving during the change.

Why is mail from our Google Workspace domain landing in junk folders?

Usually the domain's SPF, DKIM or DMARC records are missing or wrong, so receiving servers cannot confirm the mail is really from you. We check and fix those records as part of setup and support.

Specific implementations

Guides on this topic

Ready to get Google Workspace sorted?

Tell us what you're running now and we'll map out the simplest way across. We'll talk it through with no obligation and give you a straight answer on the move.

Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 5pm

No two businesses are the same, so nothing we do is off-the-shelf. Every solution is built around yours, and kept simple.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do your plans and pricing work?

Whatever suits you: a fixed contract, a monthly retainer, prepaid blocks of hours, or simple hourly rates. You pick the model that fits your business, and we keep it transparent with no surprise bills.

How quickly do you respond?

Fast. You talk to a real person, not a call queue. For urgent issues we're often on-site within the hour across Adelaide, with remote support Australia-wide.

Do you only do IT support?

No. IT & Digital, cyber security, websites & hosting, business solutions and currency equipment, all from one local team. One number to call.

What does it cost?

Managed IT is typically $80 to $200 per user per month. One-off help is $115 an hour remote or $180 an hour on site. Prices are ex GST. See our rates.

Do you support businesses outside Adelaide?

Yes. We're Adelaide-based with on-site visits across South Australia, remote support Australia-wide, and we fly in to clients in Darwin, Brisbane and elsewhere for planned work.

Will you work with our existing IT person?

Absolutely. We often co-manage, taking on monitoring, security and after-hours cover alongside your in-house team.

Why we're different

Not your typical IT company

We keep it simple, and fix things so they stay fixed, instead of patching them today.

A typical IT company
WaTo Consulting
You wait in a call queue
A real person on the WaTo team answers
One rigid plan, take it or leave it
Contract, retainer, blocks or hourly: your choice
Patch it today, deal with it again later
Fix the root cause, and what it could cause next
Jargon and over-engineering
Kept simple and explained in plain English
IT only, you juggle other vendors
IT, cyber, web, business & currency under one roof
Hosting resold from someone else
Our own Australian hosting, run by us
WaTo character, happy to help

Still not sure what you need?

Tell us what's slowing you down and we'll point you to the right fix. You're a partner, not a client.

Call (08) 7123 0805 Email info@wato.com.au
Why clients choose us

Trusted by Adelaide business since 2001

The WaTo team
Real people in Adelaide, not a call queue
  1. SA Construct · client from day one
    Our whole IT structure is with WaTo Consulting for the simple reason that there's no sales spiel, no waiting in line on the phone, and always an effective, quick result when needed.
  2. Wato

    From day one and still going 🤝

  3. Enzo's at Home · client since 2001
    WaTo has been assisting our company since 2001. Always punctual, trustworthy, honest, and can be relied on to get the job done.
  4. Wato

    Time flies when you're having fun 🙌

  5. Real estate business · client from 2010
    WaTo looked after IT for our property management business from 2010. We grew dramatically in that time and WaTo was instrumental in keeping all our IT in order, with smooth upgrades.
  6. Alyx

    Loved being part of the growth 📈

  7. Hospitality venue
    In a busy, large hospitality venue with constant IT issues, WaTo is an incredible asset. If WaTo's called with an issue, they're often here within the hour.
  8. Lee

    On my way 🚗

  9. Accounting practice
    WaTo has been invaluable in moving us from Outlook to Gmail and teaching us the other Google products. Friendly, approachable and easily understood. We've even brought WaTo in to help one of our own clients migrate.
  10. Lee

    Happy to help your clients too 🤝

  11. CRS · client since 2011
    Our data is the backbone of our company, and we sleep easy at night knowing it's safe and secure. Whenever we have an IT problem, WaTo understands how crippling downtime is and is quick to act.
  12. Alyx

    Backups checked. Sleep easy 😴

  13. Lasers in Medicine
    WaTo's IT expertise streamlined our medical practice, reduced operating costs and simplified our backups. 100% quality customer service to small business.
  14. Wato

    Small business is our thing 💪

  15. Engineering company
    Wato, or "DJ WaTo" as he's known to us, has become like family. He always goes above and beyond, with a few good solutions to our ever-demanding needs.
  16. Wato

    🎧 DJ WaTo, at your service

  17. City cafe, multiple locations
    WaTo set up our point of sale and internet. They always answered my calls and could even troubleshoot problems over the phone. Very professional. Thank you, WaTo!
  18. Lee

    Always happy to pick up 📞

  19. Printing industry · client since 2013
    Our business relies on discipline and attention to detail, which is exactly why we've relied on WaTo since 2013. Their knowledge and personal attention give us peace of mind in every area of our operation.
  20. Alyx

    Detail is our thing too 🔍

  21. Genmed 480
    We feel extremely lucky to have WaTo look after our computers. Easy to talk with, explains things in plain terms instead of jargon, and never pushes us to upgrade to the latest and greatest.
  22. Lee

    No jargon, promise 🙂

  23. Alex, 30 Acres · client since 2021
    If you're anything like us, IT is very daunting! WaTo took away the hassle and stress of setting up our brand new restaurant and installed our point of sale. Timely, efficient and a reasonable price. Highly recommended!
  24. Wato

    30 Acres, still the freshest food ever! 🍽️

  25. AV industry
    WaTo delivers for our standard office admin and as a consultant for integrating audio, visual and lighting products into the IT world. Problems are dealt with swiftly to avoid downtime.
  26. Lee

    Lights, camera, uptime 🎬

  27. Cummins Allison (CPI) · client since 2014
    Their ability to grasp and apply product-specific technical process has allowed us to meet all customer KPIs and offer value-added services.
  28. Alyx

    KPIs met. Keep counting 💵

  29. Allied health practice
    When the medical diary crashes, that's an all-out emergency. It happened three times in one year, and each time WaTo fixed it in under 10 minutes. Personal, reliable and fast.
  30. Alyx

    Diary's back up ✅

  31. Sports industry · client since 2015
    We've used WaTo since 2015. Before that, other providers made things difficult. WaTo is prompt, upfront and very reliable, and has saved us heaps!
  32. Lee

    Glad we could save you heaps 💸

  33. Sole owner-operator
    WaTo moved my site to a new server and set up secure, reliable email and hosting, so I could get on with what I do best. I'd send anyone to WaTo for all their wizardry needs.
  34. Wato

    Wizardry on tap 🪄

  35. Recreation industry
    WaTo did an amazing job setting up the audio and visual in our new business, and fantastic work migrating email accounts and managing our domains. Service is A+.
  36. Lee

    A+ right back at you ⭐

  37. Small home business
    Doesn't matter how small your business is, we all need help with IT and digital. WaTo makes me feel like BIG business.
  38. Alyx

    Small business, big support 🚀

  39. Mike Roberts
    As a non-geek, I appreciate that WaTo's always got my back and never makes me feel I'm imposing when I ring out of hours. Looking for someone local and reliable? WaTo's who you call!
  40. Wato

    Anytime, Mike 👍

Who we work with

Our story

Built in Adelaide, since 2001

WaTo Consulting was founded by John Watson in Adelaide in 2001. Over two decades it's earned a name for tailored work across a wide range of industries, helping businesses of every size run more smoothly, work more efficiently and grow steadily, without blowing the budget or disrupting the day-to-day. Rumour has it the story starts much earlier, with a young Wato on his grandfather's knee in front of a Commodore 64, learning to code in BASIC.

Emma Watson (née Dickenson) was part of the story for a stage along the way. She brought real estate and property management expertise, and a clear view of where the business could go: growing it, bringing in new systems and fresh thinking, and lifting the standard of how things are done. WaTo has been through plenty of shapes and stages since, but one thing she helped sharpen has never changed: being consistent for the client is a must.

Today it's all tailored, never off-the-shelf: IT & Digital, Business & Web Hosting, built around what each client actually needs. Over the years those areas have come together under one roof: our IT & Digital, Currency, Business and Web Hosting work now all sit within WaTo Consulting. One team, one standard, looking after the lot.

When you work with us, you're a partner, not just a client.

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