Microsoft 365 Copilot Business: AI for Smarter Productivity
Microsoft 365 Copilot Business brings enterprise-grade AI to small and medium-sized organisations at a significantly more affordable price point when purchased as a bundled licence with Microsoft 365 Business plans. The bundled approach not only reduces costs but also simplifies adoption by combining productivity apps and AI capabilities into one integrated subscription.
A New Era for AI in Small and Medium Businesses
AI adoption surged in 2025, and Microsoft is accelerating this momentum in 2026 with Microsoft 365 Copilot Business, a powerful AI assistant now accessible to organisations on Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, or Premium.
Historically aimed at enterprises, Copilot is now reshaped for SMEs, offering the same AI capabilities as Copilot Enterprise but at a fraction of the cost when bundled.
What Is Microsoft 365 Copilot Business?
Microsoft 365 Copilot Business integrates directly into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. It works using your organisation’s existing data securely via Microsoft Graph to:
• Draft and summarise Word documents
• Analyse and visualise data in Excel
• Recap Teams meetings and extract action points
• Summarise email threads and draft responses
• Create, edit, and enhance PowerPoint presentations effortlessly
This provides instant productivity gains without new tools or training.
Why the Bundled Licence Matters
When Copilot is purchased as part of a Business licence bundle, organisations achieve meaningful cost savings compared to purchasing Copilot as a standalone add-on.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Business bundles are available for tenants with up to 300 seats, giving SMEs access to full Copilot capability at a lower total cost. Buying Copilot bundled is significantly more cost-effective.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Compared
Microsoft 365 Copilot Enterprise is designed for large organisations (more than 300 users) that utilise Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 licences. Copilot is available as a separate add-on and provides the same capabilities as the Business version, without any restrictions on the number of seats.
Accordingly, Copilot Enterprise generally reflects a higher total per-user investment, attributable to both the cost of the Enterprise licence and the standalone Copilot add-on.
Why SMEs Should Choose Copilot Business Now
• Lower total cost of ownership thanks to bundled pricing
• Identical AI capability to Copilot Enterprise
• Designed for organisations under 300 users
• Limited-time discounted pricing from Microsoft (2026 promotional period)
For SMEs, Copilot Business is the most cost-effective, scalable, and capability-rich way to bring AI into day-to-day work.
Unlock AI Productivity Today
Speak to Sota’s AI & Digital Transformation team to explore how Microsoft 365 Copilot Business can transform operations, boost productivity, and deliver rapid ROI for your organisation.