6 Ways to Use Microsoft Forms in Your Business (That You May Not Have Thought Of)

Microsoft Forms is often seen as a simple tool for creating surveys — but it’s capable of so much more. Whether you’re running a small Suffolk-based company or managing a growing organisation, Forms can help you capture data, streamline workflows, and improve communication across your business.

Here are six practical (and perhaps unexpected) ways to put Microsoft Forms to work in your organisation.

1. Streamline Internal Requests

Instead of relying on endless email threads for IT support, stationery orders, or annual leave requests, set up a dedicated Microsoft Form.
Your team can submit their request in a few clicks, and with Microsoft 365 integration, the responses can be sent directly to the right person or department. This saves time, keeps inboxes tidy, and provides a clear, searchable record of all requests.

2. Run Pre-Meeting Questionnaires

Make meetings more productive by sending attendees a short form in advance. You can collect discussion points, identify priorities, or even gather votes on agenda items before you meet. This way, everyone arrives prepared, and the meeting time can be spent making decisions rather than collecting opinions.

3. Collect Client Onboarding Information

Speed up onboarding by sending new clients a branded Microsoft Form to gather everything from contact details to project requirements.
The data can automatically feed into Excel or SharePoint, ensuring your team has immediate access to the information they need without back-and-forth emails.

4. Gather Training Feedback

If you deliver internal or external training, Microsoft Forms is an easy way to gather valuable feedback. Ask participants what they found most useful, what could be improved, and what they’d like to learn next. This insight helps you refine future sessions and demonstrate the impact of your training programmes.

5. Manage Event Registrations

Whether it’s a webinar, workshop, or in-person networking event, Microsoft Forms can act as your registration system. Collect attendee details, track dietary requirements, and even send automated confirmation emails or follow-up materials after the event. It’s simple to set up and easy for participants to use.

6. Run Quick Pulse Surveys

Sometimes you just need a snapshot of opinion or sentiment — for example, gauging employee morale or getting quick input on a business decision.
A one-question pulse survey via Microsoft Forms allows for rapid, often anonymous responses, giving you clear data to act on quickly.

Getting the Best from Microsoft Forms with Corbel

While Microsoft Forms is intuitive, the real value comes when it’s integrated with your other Microsoft 365 tools. At Corbel, we help businesses unlock this potential by connecting Forms with applications like Power Automate, Teams, and SharePoint.
This means you can:

• Trigger automatic workflows when a form is completed
• Share results instantly with the right people
• Store and analyse data securely in one place

From designing custom-branded forms to building automated processes that save your team hours every week, we can ensure Forms isn’t just a survey tool — but a powerful part of your business operations.

If you’d like to explore how Microsoft Forms could work for you, get in touch with our team today.

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Corbel Solutions are a Business IT Support provider based in Ipswich who work proactively throughout  Felixstowe, Sudbury,  Woodbridge,  Stowmarket and the surrounding Suffolk area to deliver a range of services including IT Support, Cyber Security, IT Consultancy Services and   Cyber Security Training. Additionally, Corbel have recently implemented a NEW service CoPilot for Microsoft 365 in order to help businesses embrace the power of AI to streamline work and boost productivity. For more information or to have a chat with one of our team members, feel free to give us a call on 01473 241515 or email us on info@corbel.co.uk. Alternatively, you can book in an online appointment with one of our team members here.