Get a domain and a professional email

An address like you@yourcompany.com builds trust right away. A Gmail or Outlook address makes a business look temporary, and you own a domain address even if you change email providers.

• Buy a domain that matches your business name (ideally a .com) from a domain registrar.
• Set up email on that domain with a business email service such as Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
• Create role addresses like info@ or billing@ so the business still works as it grows.
• Ask your provider to help set up the email security records (SPF, DKIM and DMARC) so your messages don't land in spam.

This playbook is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules change, so confirm details with a licensed professional. Last reviewed September 2026.