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Microsoft changed the math on AI for everyday work.

Copilot itself isn’t new. What’s changed is who it’s now accessible to.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Business brings AI directly into the Microsoft 365 tools teams already use for email, meetings, documents, and spreadsheets without adding new software or introducing another platform to manage.

For a limited time, it’s also available at a price point that makes sense for small and mid-sized businesses.

On December 1st, Microsoft launched Microsoft 365 Copilot Business at $18 per user per month — down from $30. It works inside Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, supporting the work people are already doing every day.

And there are two promotional windows happening right now:

  • Microsoft’s $18 Copilot Business pricing runs through March 31, 2026 (after that it’s $21/user/month)
  • Bond is offering 1 month free with annual commitment through March 31, 2026
 

If you’ve been watching AI from the sidelines thinking “that’s not for businesses like ours,” the math just changed.

What Is Microsoft 365 Copilot Business?

Microsoft 365 Copilot Business is an AI assistant built directly into the Microsoft 365 apps small and mid-sized businesses already use. Unlike standalone AI tools, Copilot works within your existing workflow — no new software to learn, no separate platform to manage.

It’s designed specifically for companies with 10-300 employees using Microsoft 365 licenses. Think of it as having an assistant who drafts emails, summarizes meetings, and analyzes data — except it works across your entire team simultaneously.

What You Get for $18/User/Month

In Outlook:

  • Draft emails from bullet points
  • Summarize long email threads in seconds
  • Adjust tone without rewriting from scratch

In Teams:

  • Get meeting summaries with action items, even if you missed the call
  • Catch up on chat threads without scrolling
  • Stay present in conversations instead of taking notes

In Word and Excel:

  • Turn rough notes into polished documents
  • Analyze spreadsheet data with plain language questions
  • Create first drafts so you spend time refining, not starting from zero
 

Nothing flashy. Just getting hours back in your week.

How Much Does Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Cost?

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Promotional Pricing through March 31, 2026

Team Size

Cost

What You're Paying For

10 users

$180/mo

$2,160/year

~30 min/day saved per person

25 users

$450/mo

$5,400/year

~12 hours/week back to your team

50 users

$900/mo

$10,800/year

~25 hours/week reclaimed

Pricing shown is for adding Copilot Business to your existing Microsoft 365 Business Standard or Premium license at $18/user/month through March 31, 2026. After March 31st, pricing adjusts to $21/user/month.

Not using Microsoft 365 yet? Microsoft 365 Business plans start at $6/user/month. Add Copilot Business at $18/user/month for AI built into the tools. Connect with us to find the right fit

Microsoft’s research shows the average Copilot user saves 1.2 hours per week. That’s 12 minutes per day — not revolutionary, but it adds up fast across a team.

With Bond’s free month offer through March 31st, you’re looking at one month covered plus $18/user pricing through March. Take advantage of this offer

Common Questions We’re Hearing

“What’s this going to cost me?”
For a 25-person team through March 31st: $450/month ($5,400/year). After March, it adjusts to $525/month. That’s less than one employee working 4 extra hours of overtime each week.

“I don’t have my data in the right spots.”
If your team uses Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, or OneDrive, you’re already set. Copilot Business works with the data you already have in your Microsoft 365 environment. No data migration required.

“Will this actually save time or just create more work?”
Fair question. That’s why you start with 5-10 people who are drowning in email and meetings. Pilot for 60 days. If it’s not saving them time, you’ll know fast.

Here’s what we’re really talking about: Copilot doesn’t replace employees. It removes friction from work they’re already doing. It’s the difference between spending 30 minutes on something versus 10 minutes. Between your team ending their day at 5:30pm versus 7pm. Between having space to think strategically versus being constantly reactive.

The barrier to AI for small and mid-sized businesses was never capability — it was cost. At $18/user through March, that barrier just dropped.

Is Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Right for Your Team?

This makes sense if:

  • You have 10-300 employees
  • Your team complains about too many emails and meetings
  • You’re already using Microsoft 365 Business Standard or Business Premium licenses
  • You’re willing to pilot with a small group first

You should probably wait if:

  • You have fewer than 10 employees
  • Your team barely uses Microsoft 365 apps
  • You’re planning a major system change in the next 6 months

Why the March 31st Deadline Matters

Two promotions are running simultaneously:

  1. Microsoft’s $18 Copilot Business pricing (through March 31, 2026 — then $21/user/month)
  2. Bond’s 1 month free offer (through March 31, 2026)

Here’s what that timeline gives you:

  • Lock in $18/user pricing now (before it goes to $21 in April)
  • Get 1 free month if you commit by March 31st
  • Pilot with a small group for 60-90 days
  • By March, you’ll know if it’s working
  • Decide whether to keep it at $21/user, expand it, or drop it
 

You’re not committing to AI forever. You’re testing it while the price is lowest.

How to Actually Start

Step 1: Pick 5-10 people who are buried in email and admin work
Step 2: Pilot for 60 days and track what changes (hours saved, fewer late nights, faster turnaround)
Step 3: Expand to teams where you see clear wins

Don’t try to roll this out to everyone at once. Start small, prove value, then scale.

The Real Question

This isn’t “Can we afford AI?”

It’s “Can we afford to keep losing hours every week to email, meeting notes, and admin work?”

At $18/user with two promotions stacking through March, the barrier just dropped to the lowest it’s been.

The question is whether you’ll test it now while pricing is accessible, or wait and pay more during your learning curve.

Ready to lock in $18 pricing + 1 free month? Get started

Want to see it in action first? Watch live demos of Copilot in Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint

Questions about licensing or fit? Get in touch

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