information Do not use gmail for your business

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Google can deactivate your gmail account anytime without any reason

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Your request has been reviewed, but unfortunately your account can't be restored because it was found to have been used in a way that violated Google's policies.

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Ive never ever sent any emails from this account. It was created for brand protection.

 

[Jurgen Wolf]

ZOHO - very old alternative for Google Apps.
So you may use your domain and their email engine... and for free.

 

[Bob Hawkes]

Is there any dispute mechanism for GMail? If so, would urge you to request a review.

I know once an organization I was working with had a Twitter account suspended and we were totally puzzled. Eventually figured out they had thought there was trademark issue (there was not, long story). Anyway took a few queries and 6 days, but it got reinstated and no problems since then.

 

[Kate]

Free service and even paid services can be suspended at any time if the provider thinks you are guilty of abuse, even though they may be in the wrong. For example an E-mail can be spoofed and to an untrained eye could suggest that you sent a spam when in fact the sender was faked. When there is a complaint, the provider usually don't want to spend a lot of time investigating who is right and who is wrong. Especially when they don't know you and you are just a number.

It's one good reason for having your own domain name, that you can include in your sales speech.
Being in control of your E-mail and online presence.