AI Prompts for Claude for Business Planning

Critically evaluate this business idea: [DESCRIBE IDEA]. Give me an honest assessment of the strongest arguments for it, the biggest structural risks, and the key assumptions that could prove wrong.

Who is the real target customer for [BUSINESS]? Go beyond demographics. Describe their specific situation, what they are currently doing about this problem, what they would gain by switching, and what their decision process looks like.

Build a market sizing framework for [BUSINESS IDEA] in [GEOGRAPHY]. Walk me through both a top-down and bottom-up estimate for TAM, SAM, and SOM. Flag which inputs I need to validate with real data.

What are the 5 core risks in this business model: [DESCRIBE MODEL]? For each, assess likelihood, potential impact, and what early evidence would confirm or dismiss the risk.

What are the critical assumptions in this plan that, if wrong, would make the business unviable: [DESCRIBE PLAN]? Design a cheap, fast experiment to test each assumption.

Map out the business model for [COMPANY] using the Business Model Canvas. Be specific on value proposition, customer segments, revenue streams, and cost structure. Flag any gaps or inconsistencies.

What pricing model best fits [PRODUCT/SERVICE] for [AUDIENCE]? Compare 3 approaches with the tradeoffs for each. Recommend the one that best aligns customer value capture with our competitive position.

Write a positioning statement for [BUSINESS]. Be specific enough that it clearly differentiates from [COMPETITOR A] and [COMPETITOR B]. Avoid generic language like "best" or "innovative."

What is the most defensible go-to-market strategy for [BUSINESS] given these constraints: [DESCRIBE RESOURCES, STAGE, MARKET]? Recommend a phased approach with the primary focus at each phase.

What competitive advantages could [BUSINESS] build that would be difficult for incumbents to copy in 12-18 months? Evaluate: network effects, switching costs, brand, data moats, and proprietary assets.

Write an executive summary for this business plan: [DESCRIBE BUSINESS, STAGE, AND KEY METRICS]. Include: what we do, for whom, the problem, our solution, business model, traction, and funding ask. Under 400 words.

Write the market analysis section for [BUSINESS] covering [MARKET/INDUSTRY]. Include: market size and growth rate with sources, 3 key trends, customer segments, and the competitive landscape. Be specific, not generic.

Write the competitive analysis section for [BUSINESS]. Competitors: [LIST]. Frame our differentiation clearly and honestly, including where we are weaker and how we plan to address those gaps.

Write the operations and execution section for [BUSINESS]. Cover: how we deliver the product/service, key operational milestones for the next 12 months, team structure, and critical hires needed.

Write the financial summary section for [BUSINESS] based on these projections: [PASTE KEY METRICS]. Explain the revenue model, path to profitability, and what the fundraise achieves.

Act as a skeptical investor reading this business plan section. What are the 5 questions you would ask, and what would the ideal founder response be: [PASTE SECTION]?

What are the weaknesses in this business plan that a sophisticated reader would notice: [PASTE PLAN OR SECTION]? Be direct. I need to know what to fix before sharing this externally.

My plan claims [SPECIFIC CLAIM]. What level of evidence or data would make this claim credible to someone who has never encountered this business before?

Compare my business plan against the key criteria investors use at the [SEED / SERIES A] stage. Where do I meet the bar and where do I fall short: [PASTE KEY SECTIONS]?

What are the 3 things I should add to this business plan to make it significantly more compelling: [PASTE PLAN SUMMARY]? Focus on what would have the greatest impact on credibility.