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Don’t risk it-put Microsoft Copilot to work in Aberdeen

We understand.

You’re not a global giant with endless teams to roll out digital change.

You’re leading a growing business – or part of a lean, ambitious team doing a lot with limited time and budget.

There’s pressure to “get on board with AI,” but it has to be practical. It has to be secure. And it has to make a real difference.

The real question is:

Still hesitating on AI? Your competitors aren’t.

Take Charge of AI - Make it Work for Aberdeen SMEs

When you work with Appetite for Business, it’s not about chasing shiny features – it’s about driving real, measurable impact.

We bring AI into the way your team already works, using intelligent tools that connect your data, cut out friction, and make everyday processes smoother and smarter.

Here’s what you can expect:

More time for the work that really drives your business forward – not just the admin.
Smarter, faster decisions – powered by real-time insights and AI-driven clarity.
Stronger collaboration, with information that’s easy to find and even easier to share.

Whether your focus is on transparency, agility, efficiency – or all three- Copilot helps you make it happen.

AI Built for Your Business: Strategy, Setup & Support

As a busy SME leader or part of a small in-house team, you’re juggling a lot – and the day-to-day often gets in the way of long-term goals. The exciting stuff? It feels out of reach right now.

That’s why our approach starts with your people. We work closely with you to build a tailored framework that helps both your business and your team get real, lasting value from Microsoft 365.

Copilot Strategy

We take the time to understand your business and goals, then design a clear, tailored Copilot strategy that fits how you work. From setup to rollout, everything is aligned to maximise productivity and real-world impact.

Technical Readiness

We’ll audit your existing systems and advise on data security, permissions, and governance – ensuring Copilot integrates smoothly and safely with your current Microsoft 365 setup, with minimal disruption.

Training & Support

Our training is designed around real roles and real workflows – so every user, regardless of experience, learns how to use Copilot effectively, ask the right prompts, and get the most value in their day-to-day work.

How AI Is Changing the Way Businesses Operate

Microsoft Copilot Studio is a versatile tool that helps businesses improve customer engagement and streamline internal processes. From handling routine enquiries to automating access to critical information, its adaptable AI features can support a wide range of business needs.

At Appetite for Business, we work with you to identify the use cases that will deliver the most value – helping your team access answers faster, reduce bottlenecks, and spend less time second-guessing.

Leadership & Strategy

Use AI-drive data to make decisions faster, generate instant reports, and identify trends across your business.

Copilot Agents can monitor leads, generate personalised replies, and respond to customer queries quickly and accurately.

 

Use AI to screen candidates, draft policies, and keep your team engaged with smart insights. Copilot Agents streamline onboarding and give employees quick answers to HR questions-anytime.

Boost service across your business with Copilot Agents that manage routine queries, track leads, retrieve key info, and deliver fast, tailored responses to both customers and staff.

AI Copilots support customer service by answering queries, creating tickets, and logging unresolved issues. They resolve routine problems and escalate the rest-freeing up your IT team to focus where it matters most.

Streamline forecasting, monitor budgets in real time, and connect financial data across platforms with Copilot Agents-so you can make smarter decisions, faster.

AI Copilots help teams navigate policies and regulations, reducing risk and improving compliance-ideal for regulated industries.

Use AI Copilots to translate key materials for global and diverse audiences, including:

  • Websites, brochures, social media posts, email campaigns, and ads
  • Support content like FAQs and live chat in multiple language
  • Onboarding materials, internal policies, and training guides
  • Legal documents such as contracts, terms and conditions, and data protection policies-reducing compliance risk
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Our Approach

Discovery & Strategy

Start with a focused discovery session to understand your business and identify where AI can add real value-laying the groundwork for a tailored Microsoft Copilot solution.

Development and Build

We work with you to design and build a Copilot solution that fits your needs and integrates smoothly with your existing systems.

Microsoft Copilot Training

Practical, hands-on training to help your team confidently use Microsoft Copilot Studio — from the basics to advanced features, we make sure they’re ready.

Microsoft Copilot Support

Practical, hands-on training to help your team get the most from Microsoft Copilot Studio—from core features to advanced use, we’ll make sure they’re confident and ready.

Take the First Step with Copilot

Whether you’re starting fresh or building on what you’ve got, our workshops guide you through Copilot readiness - offering clear, actionable steps to get up and running with confidence...

Copilot for Microsoft 365 Readiness Asssessment

Use Cases – Understand what Copilot is and how it can add value to your business
Licensing – Check if you have the right Microsoft 365 licences in place
Tech & Security – Ensure your data is protected and your environment is AI-ready
Team Readiness – Assess if your people are prepared to adopt and embrace Copilot

Book your Readiness Assessment today and take the first step toward a confident rollout.

Before rolling out Microsoft Copilot, we help your organisation prepare with strategic planning and a thorough review of your current setup. You’ll get clear, actionable recommendations tailored to your goals.

Our one-day workshop ensures you’re ready to implement or enhance Copilot with confidence—covering everything from technical readiness and adoption planning to effective prompting techniques that drive real results.

Copilot Security Readiness Assessment for SMEs

✅ Evaluate your organisation’s readiness to adopt Copilot for Security and unlock real ROI
✅ Get expert guidance on deploying Copilot effectively for smooth integration and immediate impact

Book your Security Readiness Assessment today—and take the next step in protecting your business.

Cyber threats are evolving—and now, attackers are using AI to strike faster and smarter. Staying ahead is harder than ever.

Microsoft Copilot for Security helps your team cut through noise, analyse massive volumes of data in real time, and respond to threats with speed and precision. It also ensures your security and compliance posture is ready for safe, responsible Copilot use.

Is your business ready to strengthen its defences?

Copilot Art of the Possible

✅ Explore real-world use cases relevant to your business, with Copilot in action across Microsoft 365
✅ Uncover quick wins and high-impact opportunities to save time and boost productivity
✅ Learn how to align your people, processes, and tech to get the most from Copilot

Book your Art of the Possible session today—and discover what AI can really do in Microsoft 365.

Our Art of the Possible session brings Microsoft Copilot to life—showcasing real-world use cases that demonstrate how AI can boost efficiency, automate everyday tasks, and support smarter, faster decision-making across your business.

Ready to reimagine the way your team works?

Copilot Agents

✅ See how Copilot Agents can automate full workflows—not just tasks—freeing up time across your business
✅ Explore real-world examples of agents streamlining processes, surfacing insights, and improving efficiency
✅ Learn how to implement agents safely, with full control and visibility over how they operate

Let’s explore how Copilot Agents can support your team—so you’re not just working harder, but smarter.

Copilot Agents take Microsoft 365 Copilot even further—automating workflows, connecting data, and handling complex tasks behind the scenes.

Think of them as proactive digital teammates, freeing your people to focus on the work that really moves the needle.

Full Readiness & Deployment Service

Readiness (Week1)

Introduction (Week 1)

✅ Prepare (Week 2-3)

Educate (Week 4-5)

Delivery (Week 5-6)

Adoption (Week 6-7)

Monitoring and Optimisation Support (Week 8 – Onwards)

We support SMEs in deploying Microsoft Copilot strategically, securely, and with a people-first mindset.

It’s not just about adopting new tech—it’s about enabling your teams to work smarter, faster, and with more confidence. From planning through to rollout and ongoing optimisation, we take care of the details to ensure Copilot delivers lasting, measurable impact.

FAQ

It varies dependant upon the size of your business and your specific requirements. Typically a few days to a few weeks.

Microsoft Copilot is designed with robust data privacy and security measures in place. It adheres to Microsoft’s stringent privacy standards, ensuring that your data is protected and used responsibly. Copilot also includes features to help you manage compliance and data protection requirements.

Of course, we typically work collaboratively with you to understand your unique requirements and tailor our solutions to meet you needs.

We can offer ongoing support  to ensure your AI solutions continue to perform optimally.

Previously called Power Virtual Agents

Microsoft Copilot Studio helps you create your own AI assistant—without needing to be a tech expert.

These smart assistants (called “copilots”) can chat with people, answer questions, and help with everyday tasks. You can use them to support customers, save time on repetitive jobs, or make your team’s work easier.

✅ Easy to set up – no coding needed
✅ Works with Microsoft tools like Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and more
✅ Connects to other platforms too, like Salesforce and Google Sheets
✅ Built-in insights to help you see how it’s working

It’s a simple way to get things done faster and free up your team for what matters most.

As part of our engagement we carry out a security readiness assessment to ensure that you data is protected from unaothorised access and breaches. We prioritize data security and comply with all relevant regulations.

Copilot only accesses data that is  secure within your environment, meaning that no data will be used to retrain and therefore become public. But like with any AI tool its important that your internal data is secured correctly.

Appetite for Business have a team of professional friendly people  with the understanding and awareness of how to deliver AI into your business safely and successfully.

Implementing Microsoft Copilot Studio can take from a few days to a few  weeks, depending on the complexity and specific requirements of your project. The process involves four key stages:

  1. Discovery: Understanding your business needs and identifying key areas for AI copilot integration.
  2. Mapping: Building out the knowledge base and structuring the necessary data and processes.
  3. Development & Build: Designing and developing the AI copilot tailored to your requirements.
  4. Integration: Integrating the copilot with your existing systems and platforms for seamless operation.

Overall, the timeline is flexible to accommodate different project complexities and needs.

Microsoft Copilot Studio can connect to a wide range of services and applications through Power Platform connectors. It supports integration with various Microsoft services, including Office 365, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Dataverse. It can also connect to  third party applications e.g.  Salesforce, Google Sheets, and many others. The list of connectors is continually expanding as Microsoft updates and adds new connectors to accommodate diverse integration needs. Copilot Studio can also connect to custom APIs and web services.

Microsoft Copilot Studio is free when used within Microsoft Teams. For external deployments on platforms such as websites, intranets, or SharePoint, the cost is £164.40 per month for 25,000 messages, which equates to approximately £0.0066 per message.