No, your personal email isn’t enough!

Email is a vital part of every business, no matter what industry you’re in. And there’s a good chance that it’s become a part of your personal life as well. Doesn’t it make sense to combine them?

At first glance, it may seem as though using your personal email address for your business is more efficient—you can kill two inboxes with one stone and you don’t have to set up a whole different email address. Maybe you’ve even been using your personal email for years with no problems.

However, setting up a separate business email is more than just a signal that you’re taking your business seriously. It has real, measurable benefits that can lead to greater productivity and better business!

Your personal email might be fine for making travel arrangements or receiving an invitation to your niece’s birthday party, but your business deserves better.

Here are 5 reasons why you need a dedicated business email;

1. Builds Trust & Credibility With Clients

If your business is still in the growth stage, you might think that using your personal email is fine. However, the smaller your business, the larger the trust gap between you and your clients.

You might think that Bob1234@gmail.com makes you look folksy and humble. Or maybe you think it doesn’t matter at all. But your clients would likely feel a lot better seeing something like info@yourcompanyname.com.

One email address looks like a valid company that will remain in business for many years. One looks like it belongs to a guy who works out of his basement.

Which would you rather be perceived as?

2. Separates Personal and Business

You know what they say about entrepreneurs: they work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40 hours a week. But you deserve a break from your work inbox!

Having a dedicated email address allows you to keep you from getting distracted while at work and avoid getting sucked into work on your personal time. Plus, each inbox will be half as full, so it’ll be easier to find that invoice you’re looking for.

One of the worst mistakes you can make is forwarding the wrong email to a business associate or client. To avoid this, it’s best practice to keep your emails separated.

3. Protects Your Privacy

Still like having a single inbox? I can respect that. However, work email accounts tend to offer a better experience.

With a business email, you’re likely to experience fewer ads, better SPAM filters, and better security (so your emails are safe from third parties). How many more hours would you have in the day if you didn’t have to delete all those emails from a Nigerian prince?

4. Provides Support

It’s normal to be a little intimidated by new tech, but setting up a business email is one of the easiest changes you’ll ever make.

And if you do encounter any difficulties—during setup or any time after that—you can get customer support.

5. Gives You More Control Over Your Business

Even if you don’t have any employees right now, you might later. And if you do, a dedicated work email allows you to onboard them swiftly and efficiently.

You even have the option of streamlining your communications which gives a more structured approach to your business, for example; at Tehilla Media your can reach our Sales department at sales@tehillamedia.com or our Support department at support@tehillamedia.com.

Data Shows Why Consumers Trust Business Emails Over Free Services

• Trust Factor: A GoDaddy survey reveals that 75% of consumers view businesses using a domain-based email (like yourname@business.com) as more trustworthy than those using generic email providers such as Gmail or Yahoo. This data underscores how a branded email directly influences a customer’s perception of professionalism and trustworthiness​
• Impact on Credibility: Many users feel uncertain about providing sensitive information (like credit card details) to businesses that use personal email addresses. According to Small Business Trends, around 35% of consumers are more likely to research or question a company that does not have a branded email, potentially impacting conversions and customer confidence​
• Preferred Communication Tool: Emails remain a staple of business communications, with studies showing email as the third most influential medium for B2B interactions. Its formality and established use contribute to its perceived authority over platforms like messaging or social media​
• Professionalism is Key: A significant number of professionals prefer domain-based emails, perceiving them as a reflection of the business’s commitment to quality and professionalism. For small businesses, using a branded email is three times more important for building trust than maintaining active social media​

Need a business email in 24 hours?

Tehilla Media provides one of the best business email services available at a fraction of the cost you will pay any where else.

Tehilla Media business email service includes custom names, advance security, spam protection, delivery protection, auto responders, a larger inbox than most leading providers and mobile accessibility.

Contact us today to learn more!