Ready, Set, Download: Your 300+ Small Business Prompts Inside!

Running a small business is incredibly demanding – you’re constantly juggling a million tasks across marketing, operations, product development, and more. That’s why we created the free Small Business Prompts workbook – to provide over 300 expertly crafted prompts at your fingertips for tackling common entrepreneurial needs. Stop scrambling to put your thoughts into words and let our tailored prompts guide your AI to deliver high-quality outputs for driving your business forward. Whether it’s marketing copy, operational procedures, or strategic plans you need – consider this workbook your shortcut to scaling your productivity as a lean entrepreneur.

Download the free AIA Small Business Prompts PDF today and reclaim precious time and headspace to work on what matters most.

Important note: If you use Excel on your PC, you can leverage an automated workbook that uses Excel macros to customize prompts and copy them to the clipboard. You will need to enable macros, when Excel warns you about running the macro code.

The intuitive library covers 6 key business functions like Business Development, Marketing, and Operations. Each function contains multiple activities – for example, under Business Development you’ll find specialized prompts for business plans, market analysis, networking, and more. Simply select a prompt and paste the result into your chatbot such as ChatGPT.

See below for a description all the categories of prompts in the library.

Business Development

  • Business Networking: Strategies and content for building and nurturing professional relationships that can lead to business opportunities.
  • Business Plan Writing: Assist in writing comprehensive business plans, including executive summaries, market analysis, and financial projections.
  • Competitor Analysis: Generate insights on competitors’ strategies, strengths, and weaknesses to inform your business strategy.
  • Market Analysis: Summarize market research and analysis into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
  • Pitch Decks: Creating compelling pitch decks and investor presentations is crucial for small businesses seeking funding from investors or venture capitalists.
  • Product Roadmaps and Feature Prioritization: For product-based businesses, prompts related to creating product roadmaps, prioritizing features, and gathering customer feedback could be invaluable in guiding product development efforts.

Communication & Legal

  • Legal Documentation: Small businesses often require assistance with legal documentation, such as contracts, terms of service, privacy policies, and other legal agreements.
  • Press Releases: Create press releases that capture the essence of your announcements in a tone that resonates with your target media outlets.
  • Speechwriting & Presentation: Prepare speeches for presentations, pitches, and conferences that are persuasive and tailored to your audience.

Customer Relations

  • Crisis Communication: Develop clear and empathetic communication strategies for managing crises or addressing customer concerns.
  • Customer Service Scripts: Create scripts for customer service interactions that convey empathy, professionalism, and brand personality.
  • Customer Testimonials: Transform customer feedback into compelling testimonials that can be used in marketing materials.
  • FAQ Sections: Compile comprehensive FAQ sections for your website to address common customer inquiries and concerns effectively.

Marketing & Branding

  • Advertising Copy: Generate compelling ad copy for platforms like Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more, tailored to the audience and platform.
  • Brand Storytelling: Craft your brand’s story in a way that connects emotionally with your audience and distinguishes you from competitors.
  • Brand Voice Development: Establish a consistent and unique brand voice across all your communications by leveraging specific voice prompts.
  • Case Studies: Write detailed case studies that showcase the success stories of your customers or clients, highlighting your products or services.
  • Content Creation: Generate blog posts, social media content, and website copy that’s engaging and tailored to your target audience.
  • Content Repurposing: Adapt existing content into different formats (e.g., turning a blog post into a series of social media posts) to maximize its reach and effectiveness.
  • Email Marketing Campaigns: Design compelling email marketing campaigns with personalized messages to different segments of your audience.
  • Event Invitations and Promotions: Create captivating invitations and promotional materials for business events, webinars, or workshops.
  • Lead Generation: Content that helps in attracting and converting potential leads into customers.
  • Product Descriptions: Craft detailed and persuasive product descriptions that highlight the benefits and features of your offerings.
  • Sales Scripts and Negotiation: Effective sales scripts and negotiation strategies can be game-changers for small businesses, helping them close deals and navigate complex negotiations.
  • SEO-Optimized Content: Produce SEO-friendly content to improve your website’s search engine ranking and visibility.
  • Social Media Strategy: Plan and execute a social media strategy with content calendars and post ideas that engage your community.

Operations

  • Financial Decision Making: Detailed financial projections and analysis are essential for forecasting growth, managing cash flow, and making informed business decisions.
  • HR and Talent Acquisition: As small businesses grow, they may need help with tasks related to human resources, such as job descriptions, interview questions, employee handbooks, and onboarding materials.
  • Policy and Procedure Manuals: Write clear and concise policy and procedure manuals for internal use, ensuring they are easy to understand and follow.
  • Training Materials: Develop training materials for employees that are informative, engaging, and aligned with your company values.