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I did not state that Gmail “brings no value.” I am simply discussing branding and perceptions.

If you are concerned about organization or your computer “catching on fire” — there are other programs out there other than Outlook (check out Eudora — it’s Free) and you can have a Web-based auto-backup app like Carbonite ($50/year) that works in the background to constantly ensure you have no data loss if such a terrible thing were to happen. All while using your business dot com.

Everything else you mention can be easily handled by a quality host and is nothing out of the ordinary — including offering Web mail features for when you are out of the office.

Sometimes we get locked into what we are used to and/or gravitate toward the free solutions in lieu of those that can enhance our branding for minimal cost — while not thinking about the big picture.