Creative Visions Live 365 Small Business Essentials does require a one-year commitment paid upfront. Afterward, clients may choose to continue services on a month-to-month basis, or opt to receive a renewal discount by committing to an additional year of services. (The Slightly Longer Version) We know contracts aren’t the most fun thing in the world, but we’d like to think of this as a mutual business agreement that says we’re both all-in. There is a substantial time and resource commitment attached to establishing all of the services that are included with your Small Business Essentials subscription. That’s the primary reason why every Small Business Essentials plan requires a one-year agreement in order to get started.