Every October, Small Business Month shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurs who keep Canada’s economy moving. From local shops to fast-growing start-ups, these organizations make up over 99% of Canadian businesses and they’re embracing a new growth engine: AI.
At Microsoft, we see first-hand how AI is a present-day advantage. Microsoft Copilot is helping SMBs automate routine tasks, draft content, and surface insights from data in seconds. Across industries, owners are using AI services to forecast demand, create personalized customer experiences, and streamline supply chains. What was once reserved for enterprises with massive R&D budgets is now accessible to a two-person start-up.
Transformation isn’t only about productivity; it’s about resilience and trust. The same technologies that open new markets must be secured. Microsoft pairs AI innovation with enterprise-grade security. Cyber-attacks don’t discriminate by company size, and protecting data, identities, and customer relationships is foundational to sustainable growth.
Through our partner ecosystem and resources like Microsoft Learn, we meet SMBs wherever they are, whether that’s exploring Copilot to boost collaboration, adopting Dynamics 365 to connect finance and operations, or modernizing infrastructure on Azure.
This month isn’t just a celebration; it’s a call to action. AI is the great leveler, offering every SMB the chance to work smarter, innovate faster, and compete globally. We honour the determination of Canada’s entrepreneurs and reaffirm our commitment to bring the power of AI, the strength of Microsoft
Security, and the scale of our cloud to every small business, turning ambition into impact.
Kree Govender
SMB Area Lead at Microsoft Canada
A dynamic, senior leader with a proven track record in delivering results and building high performance teams. I lead by setting a mission, communicating my values, creating clarity through synthesizing the complex and generating energy with and for my team. A passion for people, leadership is interwoven into my DNA and I pride myself on creating a culture of performance, collaboration and excellence, underpinned by strong ethics.
