AI Prompt Library: 60+ Ready-to-Use Prompts for Small Business

AI Prompt Library: 60+ Ready-to-Use Prompts for Small Business

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πŸ“£ Marketing & Social Media

Write 5 Instagram caption options for a [product/service] targeting [audience]. Each caption should be under 150 characters, include a call to action, and use a [fun/professional/inspiring] tone.
SocialBest for: ChatGPT
Create a 30-day social media content calendar for a [type of business]. Include post topics, suggested formats (video, carousel, story), and best days to post for each platform: Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
SocialBest for: Claude
Generate 10 blog post title ideas for a [industry] blog targeting [audience]. Titles should be SEO-friendly, use numbers or questions where appropriate, and address the biggest pain points of [audience].
SEOBest for: Perplexity
Write a YouTube video script outline for a 5-minute explainer video about [topic]. Include: hook (first 30 seconds), 3 main points with examples, and a strong CTA at the end.
VideoBest for: ChatGPT
You are a social media strategist. Analyse the following competitors: [competitor 1], [competitor 2], [competitor 3]. Identify gaps in their content strategy that my [business type] could exploit.
StrategyBest for: Claude
Write 3 variations of a Facebook ad for [product/service]. Each variation should target a different pain point. Include headline (max 40 chars), primary text (max 125 chars), and CTA button text.
AdsBest for: Jasper
Create an email newsletter for [business name] this week. Topic: [topic]. Include: subject line, preview text, 3 short sections with headers, and a single clear CTA button.
EmailBest for: Jasper

✍️ Writing & Content Creation

Write a 800-word blog post about [topic] for [target audience]. Use a conversational but authoritative tone. Include: a compelling opening, 3 key takeaways in H2 sections, practical examples, and a conclusion with next steps.
BlogBest for: Claude
Rewrite the following paragraph to be clearer, more concise, and more engaging. Keep the same meaning but improve the flow and remove jargon:

[paste your paragraph here]
EditingBest for: QuillBot
Write 5 different subject lines for an email about [topic/offer]. Each should use a different psychological trigger: curiosity, urgency, social proof, personal benefit, and question. Keep each under 50 characters.
EmailBest for: ChatGPT
I need to write a case study about a client who used [product/service] to achieve [result]. Interview-style: generate 10 questions I should ask the client to capture the full story, then write a 500-word case study template based on typical answers.
Case StudyBest for: Claude
Write an About Us page for [company name], a [type of business] that [what it does]. The tone should be [professional/warm/bold]. Include: founding story, mission statement, what makes us different, and a CTA.
Web CopyBest for: Jasper
Summarise the following [document/article/report] in 5 bullet points. Focus on the key findings, decisions, or action items. Intended audience: [audience].

[paste content here]
SummaryBest for: Claude

πŸ’Ό Sales & Cold Outreach

Write a cold outreach email to [job title] at [type of company]. My offer: [one sentence description]. The email should: be under 150 words, focus on one specific problem they likely have, avoid generic openers, and end with a low-friction CTA.
Cold EmailBest for: ChatGPT
I just had a discovery call with [prospect name] at [company]. Key points discussed: [list 3 points]. Write a follow-up email that: recaps the conversation, addresses their main concern ([concern]), and proposes a specific next step.
Follow-UpBest for: Claude
Create a 5-email sales sequence for [product/service] targeting [audience]. Each email should have a clear goal: (1) introduce value, (2) address objection, (3) social proof, (4) urgency, (5) final offer. Include subject lines.
SequenceBest for: Jasper
Write a LinkedIn connection request message to [job title] at [company]. I want to connect because [genuine reason]. Keep it under 300 characters, avoid pitching, and sound human.
LinkedInBest for: ChatGPT
I need to respond to this objection in a sales conversation: '[objection]'. Write 3 different responses that acknowledge the concern, reframe it positively, and move the conversation forward without being pushy.
ObjectionsBest for: Claude

πŸ’» Coding & Development

Write a [language] function that [describe what it should do]. Include: error handling, comments explaining the logic, and a usage example. Make it production-ready.
CodeBest for: Cursor
Review the following code and identify: (1) bugs or potential errors, (2) performance issues, (3) security vulnerabilities, (4) readability improvements. Provide specific suggestions for each.

[paste code here]
ReviewBest for: Claude
I'm building a [type of app] for [use case]. Write the database schema in SQL. Include: table names, columns with data types, primary keys, foreign keys, and indexes for the most common queries.
DatabaseBest for: ChatGPT
Write a regex pattern that [describe what it should match]. Explain what each part of the pattern does and provide 3 test cases showing matches and non-matches.
RegexBest for: Cursor
Explain this code to a non-technical stakeholder in plain English. Focus on what it does, not how it works technically. Keep the explanation under 100 words.

[paste code here]
ExplainBest for: Claude
Write a complete README.md for a [type of project] called [name]. Include: project description, installation steps, usage examples, environment variables needed, and contribution guidelines.
DocsBest for: ChatGPT

🧠 Business Strategy & Planning

Act as a business strategy consultant. I'm considering [business decision]. Analyse: (1) key risks, (2) key opportunities, (3) 3 alternative approaches I may not have considered, (4) the most important question I should answer before deciding.
StrategyBest for: Claude
Create a 90-day plan for [goal]. Break it into 3 monthly phases with specific, measurable actions. Identify the 3 biggest risks to the plan and how to mitigate them.
PlanningBest for: ChatGPT
Write a SWOT analysis for [business/product/idea]. Be specific and honest β€” don't just list generic points. For each weakness, suggest one concrete action to address it.
SWOTBest for: Claude
I'm preparing a pitch for [audience] about [business/idea]. Write 5 likely tough questions they will ask, and a strong, concise answer to each.
Pitch PrepBest for: ChatGPT
My business has [X customers] paying [$Y/month]. I want to grow revenue by 30% in 6 months without increasing headcount. Generate 10 specific, actionable growth tactics I could test, ranked by likely impact vs effort.
GrowthBest for: Claude

πŸ‘₯ HR & Hiring

Write a job description for a [job title] at [company type]. We are [brief company description]. Include: role summary, 5-7 key responsibilities, 4-5 must-have requirements, 3 nice-to-have skills, and compensation range [$X-$Y]. Tone: [professional/casual].
Job AdBest for: ChatGPT
I have received a CV from a candidate applying for [job title]. Here is the CV:

[paste CV here]

Rate their fit out of 10 for this role, highlight the 3 strongest matches and 3 gaps, and suggest 3 interview questions based on their background.
CV ScreenBest for: Claude
Write 10 interview questions for a [job title] role that assess both technical skills and culture fit. For each question, explain what you are looking for in a strong answer.
InterviewBest for: ChatGPT
Write a first-week onboarding plan for a new [job title]. Include: day-by-day schedule, key people to meet, systems to get access to, and the 3 most important things they should understand by end of week 1.
OnboardingBest for: Notion AI
Write a constructive performance review for an employee in a [job title] role. Their key strengths: [list]. Areas to develop: [list]. Be specific, balanced, and focus on growth. Include a development goal for the next 6 months.
ReviewBest for: Claude

πŸ’° Finance & Accounting

Create a simple monthly budget template for a [type of business] with [X] employees. Include categories for: fixed costs, variable costs, payroll, marketing, software tools, and contingency. Show example figures for a business with [$X] monthly revenue.
BudgetBest for: ChatGPT
Explain the following financial statement to a non-accountant business owner in plain English. Highlight: the 3 most important numbers, what they indicate about business health, and 2 areas of concern.

[paste P&L or balance sheet here]
FinanceBest for: Claude
I'm a [business type] with [X] monthly revenue and [Y] expenses. My cash flow is tight. Identify 5 specific actions I could take in the next 30 days to improve cash position, ranked by how quickly they would have impact.
Cash FlowBest for: ChatGPT
What business expenses can I deduct as a [business structure, e.g. sole trader / LLC] operating a [type of business] in [country/state]? List the most commonly missed deductions with a brief explanation of each.
TaxBest for: Perplexity
Write a payment reminder email for an invoice that is [X] days overdue. The invoice is for [amount] for [service]. Keep it professional, firm but not aggressive, and include a specific deadline for payment.
InvoiceBest for: ChatGPT

🎧 Customer Service

A customer has sent the following complaint:

'[paste complaint]'

Write a professional, empathetic response that: acknowledges the issue, takes responsibility without excessive apology, explains what we will do to resolve it, and offers a specific remedy.
ResponseBest for: Claude
Write 10 FAQ answers for a [type of business] about [product/service]. Questions should cover: pricing, how it works, what's included, how to get started, refund policy, and support. Tone: friendly and clear.
FAQBest for: ChatGPT
Create a customer onboarding email sequence (3 emails) for new users of [product/service]. Email 1: welcome + quick start. Email 2: tips for getting maximum value. Email 3: check-in + offer to help. Each email under 200 words.
OnboardingBest for: Jasper
I need to write a policy update email telling customers that [policy change]. The change may be unpopular. Write an email that: explains the reason honestly, emphasises the benefit to the customer where possible, and includes a clear effective date.
PolicyBest for: Claude
Write 5 canned responses for common customer service situations: (1) product out of stock, (2) delivery delayed, (3) refund request, (4) how-to question, (5) billing query. Each should be warm, clear, and under 100 words.
TemplatesBest for: ChatGPT

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