SharePoint Site Setup & Best Practice Configuration

Most small and mid-sized businesses have Microsoft 365 — but many of them never set up SharePoint in a way that's actually useful. Sites get created without a plan, document libraries turn into a dumping ground, external sharing is either too open or completely locked down, and eventually the team gives up and goes back to emailing files around or using Dropbox.

A good SharePoint environment is designed before it's built. We work with Canadian businesses to set up SharePoint properly — starting with your business structure and how your team actually works, then building an environment that supports that rather than fighting it.

Note: This is a project service focused on SharePoint setup and configuration. If you need to migrate existing files into SharePoint, see File Migration to SharePoint.

Who Is This Service For?

Businesses that have Microsoft 365 but have never used SharePoint in a meaningful way
Organizations whose SharePoint environment has grown organically into a disorganized mess and needs a rebuild
Companies that want SharePoint set up properly before they migrate files or roll it out to their team
Businesses that need external sharing configured correctly — either more controlled or more accessible than the current setup

What's Included

SharePoint Architecture Planning

Hub site and site collection structure design
Document library and folder hierarchy planning
Navigation structure and site branding baseline

Permission Model Setup

Permission structure design aligned to your team and departments
SharePoint group creation and assignment
External sharing configuration based on your business needs
Sensitive content access controls

Site & Library Build-Out

Department and project site creation
Document library setup with appropriate column metadata
Shared channels and Teams-connected site setup where applicable

SharePoint Admin Configuration

SharePoint admin centre settings review and baseline hardening
OneDrive sync policy alignment
Storage quota management setup

Documentation & Handover

Documentation of the site structure and permission model built
Guidance on how to maintain the environment going forward
Recommendations for ongoing governance

Recommended Add-Ons

Once your SharePoint environment is set up properly, keep it that way:

File Migration to SharePoint

Once your SharePoint environment is built, we can migrate your existing files from file servers, Dropbox, or Google Drive into it.

Microsoft 365 Management & Licensing

Ongoing Microsoft 365 and SharePoint administration to keep your environment organized and properly maintained.

Microsoft 365 & Azure Backups

Protect the sites and content you've built with dedicated SharePoint backup coverage.

Why Choose Artemis & Apollo?

SharePoint setup for Canadian businesses using Microsoft 365
Designed around how your team works — not generic templates
Includes permission model setup and external sharing configuration
Fixed project pricing — no surprises