Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats. Now you can tap into the power of AI productivity to streamline your business operations. This week, at Microsoft Ignite, we’re announcing Microsoft 365 Copilot Business—an AI-powered productivity tool envisioned just for small- and medium-sized businesses.
Copilot for growing businesses
Microsoft introduced Copilot in 2023, and it quickly became an essential AI companion for companies worldwide. We heard from smaller companies that they wanted a version that would fit their needs and budgets, too. So we’re making that happen. Available worldwide on December 1, 2025, Copilot Business will bring all the same Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities to you at an SMB-friendly price. All you need is a Microsoft 365 Business plan and fewer than 300 users.
Key features and functionality
Copilot Business delivers a unified experience, connecting across familiar tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Work IQ -- the intelligence layer that enables Microsoft 365 Copilot to know you, your job, and your company inside and out, means that Copilot Business is AI that is truly ready for work, delivering personalized productivity gains. It automates routine tasks and surfaces valuable insights—while respecting your existing security, privacy, and compliance settings. Knowing your sensitive information is protected, you can adopt AI safely and confidently. No extra setup is required, and your data remains private and under your control.
Competitive advantage
More than just another AI tool, Copilot Business helps SMBs tackle real challenges so you can seize new opportunities. Its enterprise-grade AI empowers your team to automate emails, reports, and proposals, freeing up time for strategic work. Copilot includes Copilot Chat, Search, Pages, Notebooks, and customizable agents in a single, unified UI at no additional cost, making advanced AI accessible for your business.
For SMBs, every dollar counts
Copilot Business will be priced at a competitive $21 per user per month. You get the same powerful functionality at a price designed for growing businesses.
Image: Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Business
Choose the plan that fits your business
For the best value and to simplify purchasing, we’re taking it even further to help get you started by bundling Copilot Business with qualifying Microsoft 365 Business plans. Choose the best plan for your team:
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Microsoft 365 Copilot Business. Get the essential web and mobile AI-powered apps your team needs to run your business with confidence, so you can make faster, more informed decisions.
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Microsoft 365 Copilot Business. Everything in Business Basic, plus the full suite of desktop Office 365 apps as a single, integrated solution, for a more complete work experience from any device, anywhere.
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft 365 Copilot Business. Everything in Business Standard along with the comprehensive security features and device management tools to protect your team and your customers as your business grows.
These bundles will be available on both Microsoft.com and through Microsoft Partners beginning December 1, 2025.
Get started at Ignite
Microsoft Ignite is the perfect place to learn more, connect with experts, and see Copilot Business in action. We’re here to guide you every step of the way, from onboarding your team to maximizing your investment. Attend the SMB session Scaling your small business with Microsoft 365 and Copilot on Friday, November 21 at 10:15 AM PST to learn more about what Microsoft can do for your business. And read articles curated just for SMBs on our Tech Community blog like this one.
Join the conversation
Join the conversation at Microsoft Events and share your feedback. Your feedback shapes the future of what we do for SMBs, and together, we can build solutions that truly empower businesses like yours.
Learn more, get involved, and let’s make history together with this new era of AI productivity, innovation, and growth.
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