AI Prompts for ChatGPT for Business Planning

Evaluate this business idea: [DESCRIBE IDEA]. What are the strongest points in its favor, the biggest risks, the most likely competitors, and the key assumptions I need to validate before launching?

Who is the target customer for [BUSINESS IDEA]? Build a detailed customer persona including: demographics, current pain, what they currently use instead, what would make them switch, and how much they would pay.

What is the total addressable market (TAM), serviceable addressable market (SAM), and serviceable obtainable market (SOM) for [BUSINESS/PRODUCT] in [GEOGRAPHY]? Walk me through reasonable estimates for each.

List the 5 biggest risks this business faces: [DESCRIBE BUSINESS]. For each risk, rate it by likelihood and impact, and suggest a mitigation strategy.

What are the key assumptions in this business model that, if wrong, would cause the business to fail: [DESCRIBE MODEL]? How would I test each assumption cheaply before committing fully?

Design a business model for [BUSINESS IDEA] using the Business Model Canvas. Cover: value proposition, customer segments, channels, customer relationships, revenue streams, key resources, key activities, key partnerships, and cost structure.

What is the best pricing strategy for [PRODUCT/SERVICE] targeting [AUDIENCE]? Compare: cost-plus, value-based, competitive, and freemium pricing for my specific situation.

Write a positioning statement for [BUSINESS] using this format: "For [TARGET CUSTOMER] who [PROBLEM], [PRODUCT] is a [CATEGORY] that [KEY BENEFIT]. Unlike [COMPETITORS], [PRODUCT] [KEY DIFFERENTIATOR]."

What go-to-market strategy makes the most sense for [BUSINESS] at launch? I have [DESCRIBE RESOURCES AND CONSTRAINTS]. Give me a phased approach for months 1-3, 4-6, and 7-12.

Identify the 3 strongest competitive advantages [BUSINESS] could build. For each: what makes it defensible, how long it would take to build, and what it would cost.

Write the executive summary for my business plan. Business: [DESCRIBE]. Include: what we do, who we serve, the problem we solve, our solution, business model, traction so far, and funding ask. Keep it under 400 words.

Write the company description and mission statement for [BUSINESS]. Include: what we do, why we exist, our values, and the change we are creating in [MARKET/INDUSTRY].

Write the market analysis section for my business plan covering [INDUSTRY]. Include: market size and growth rate, key trends driving the market, target customer description, and a competitive landscape overview.

Write the products and services section for [BUSINESS]. Describe: what we offer, the key features and benefits, how it is delivered, our development stage, and what makes it better than existing alternatives.

Write the financial projections summary for [BUSINESS] based on these assumptions: [LIST KEY ASSUMPTIONS]. Include revenue projections for 3 years, key cost drivers, break-even analysis, and funding requirements.

Review this business plan section for clarity, completeness, and persuasiveness: [PASTE SECTION]. What is missing, what is unclear, and what would make an investor skeptical?

Play the role of a skeptical investor reading this business plan. What are the 5 hardest questions you would ask the founder, and what would the ideal answers be?

My business plan claims [SPECIFIC CLAIM]. What evidence, data, or logic would make this claim credible to someone who has never heard of the business?

Tighten this executive summary to be more compelling in fewer words: [PASTE SUMMARY]. Every sentence should either hook the reader, build credibility, or clarify what we do.

What are the 3 most common weaknesses in business plans for [TYPE OF BUSINESS]? Review mine against each: [PASTE RELEVANT SECTIONS].