Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, and now Microsoft has made it easier and more affordable for small and medium-sized businesses to benefit from AI right inside the tools you already use. Microsoft 365 Copilot for Business is built for organisations with up to 300 users, combining powerful AI with familiar Office apps like Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint. It brings generative AI directly into your everyday workflows, helping you save time, automate repetitive tasks, and focus on what matters most.
What Is Copilot for Business?
Copilot for Business is Microsoft’s AI assistant that works with your company’s own data — your emails, files, calendars, and chats — to deliver personalised insights, summaries, and suggestions. Unlike free or consumer AI tools, Copilot protects your business data and complies with enterprise-grade privacy and security standards.
With Copilot for Business you can:
✅ Draft and summarise emails quickly
✅ Get meeting recaps with actionable items
✅ Generate reports, accelerate content creation, or polish presentations
✅ Analyse and visualise data in Excel
✅ Search across your files and SharePoint intelligently
✅ Automate routine tasks and workflows
AI works in the context of your own Microsoft 365 environment — no separate tools or manual copying of data required.
New Pricing- More Affordable Copilot for SMBs
Microsoft has lowered the price of Copilot for small and medium organisations. The new Copilot for Business SKU offers all the same features as the previous Copilot plan but at a significantly reduced cost for organisations with up to 300 users.
📌 Approximate prices (EU, excluding VAT):
- 💡 Copilot for Business standalone – ~€19.66–€20.28 per user/month (volume pricing possible) or ~€224–€232 per user/year if billed annually†. Pricing varies based on your reseller and quantity.
Microsoft is also offering promotion pricing through partners, including discounts if you bundle Copilot with Microsoft 365 Business plans or commit before the promotion ends (e.g., ~15 % off).
Customers already on existing Copilot plans must wait until their current term ends before switching to the new Business SKU.
Recommended Bundles for Small & Growing Teams
Copilot for Business works best when paired with your existing Microsoft 365 Business subscription (Basic, Standard, or Premium). When purchased together, Microsoft often provides additional discounts for the first year, for example:
📌 Microsoft 365 Business Premium + Copilot for Business
➡️ Eligible for up to 25 % first-year discount (min. 10 users) when bought as a bundle. (Promotional offers may vary depending on the CSP reseller and timing.) — Great fit for modern workplace setups with Teams collaboration, secure email, and AI productivity tools.
Bundling your business plan and Copilot licences not only brings cost savings — it also makes buying and managing licences smoother.
Why This Matters for Your Business
Copilot for Business isn’t just another add-on.it’s a smart productivity assistant that helps teams:
✔ Write better content faster
✔ Automate repetitive tasks
✔ Gain insights from data without manual hours
✔ Reduce meeting overload with AI-powered summaries
All this while keeping your data protected and secure inside your Microsoft 365 tenant.
How to Get Started
- Check your current Microsoft 365 plan: Copilot for Business requires a Business (Basic, Standard, or Premium) licence.
- Contact ITAF: we’ll help you choose the right licences, bundles, and migration path.
- Switch or upgrade licences: monthly customers can switch right away; yearly customers can move at term renewal.
- Enable Copilot in your Microsoft 365 admin centre: and start using AI to simplify your workflows.
💬 Need Help Choosing the Best Setup?
At ITAF, we can help you assess which Copilot licence and Microsoft 365 bundle fits your organisation and ensure a smooth rollout so your team gets maximum value from AI.
