Imagine you’ve got a toolbox in front of you. Inside, there’s a hammer, a screwdriver, a tape measure—everything you need to build something amazing. Now, imagine that instead of using the drill to put up a shelf, you’re stubbornly twisting screws in by hand. Frustrating, right? 
 

Yet, this is exactly how many businesses operate. The right tools exist, but because we don’t fully understand them, we waste time on tasks that could be done faster, easier, and better. 
 

That’s why we’re launching The Modern Business Survival Guide—a monthly series designed to help you navigate the world of IT in 2025. We’ll cover the essential tech that’s shaping businesses today, the risks that could catch you off guard, and the opportunities you can’t afford to ignore. 
 

And to start? Let’s talk about a tool that’s already reshaping the way businesses work—Microsoft Copilot. 

 
 
Microsoft Copilot: The Assistant You Didn’t Know You Needed 

 
AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here, and it’s already changing how we work. But it’s not about doing more—it’s about achieving more. 

 
Microsoft Copilot acts as your AI-powered assistant, seamlessly integrating into Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 apps. It helps with: 

✅ Speeding Up Tasks: Draft emails, summarise meetings, generate reports—saving minutes at a time that compound into real hours. 

✅ Cutting Down the Mental Load: Need a quick sense check? Want to brainstorm before taking an idea to your team? Copilot helps you refine thoughts before they even leave your desk. 

✅ Removing Repetitive Frustrations: No more rewriting the same email, hunting for a document, or manually formatting spreadsheets—Copilot smooths out the rough edges of your workday. 

 
Small Time Wins = Big Impact 

 
Here’s the overlooked part—AI doesn’t just help with big tasks; it shaves seconds and minutes off everyday actions. 

• If you save 15 minutes a day, that’s 75 minutes a week.
• Over a year? More than 60 hours saved.
• If your time is worth $50 per hour, that’s a potential $3,000 per year saved—just by working smarter.

At $50 per user per month, Copilot pays for itself within the first hour of saved time. 

 
 
The Real Risk? Not Using AI at All 

There’s a misconception that AI tools like Copilot are just for tech-savvy businesses. The reality? AI is leveling the playing field—and those who don’t adopt it will fall behind. 

But jumping in blindly has risks. Businesses need to ensure: 

🚨 Data Security: If employees use AI without safeguards, sensitive data could leak. 

🚨 AI Accuracy: Copilot is smart, but not perfect—blind trust can lead to misinformation. 

🚨 Adoption Strategy: Teams should be trained to work with AI, not against it. 
 

At Red IT Solutions, we help businesses implement AI properly—so you get all the benefits without the risks.