AI Prompts for Claude for Small Business

Write a standard operating procedure for [DESCRIBE BUSINESS PROCESS, E.G. "PROCESSING A CUSTOMER ORDER" OR "ONBOARDING A NEW EMPLOYEE"]. Include every step, who is responsible, and what to do when something goes wrong.

Create a simple employee handbook section on [DESCRIBE POLICY, E.G. "TIME OFF", "COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS", "CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS"]. It should be clear and practical for a small team.

Help me write a supplier agreement for [DESCRIBE WHAT YOU BUY FROM THIS SUPPLIER]. Cover: pricing, delivery terms, quality standards, payment terms, and how to resolve disputes.

I need to hire my first employee. Write the job description for [DESCRIBE ROLE] and the key questions I should ask in the interview to assess whether they are right for a small business environment.

Write a simple cash flow tracking template I can maintain weekly. I want to see income vs expenses, spot gaps before they become problems, and understand the health of my business at a glance.

Write the homepage copy for my small business website. Business: [DESCRIBE]. Target customer: [DESCRIBE]. I want it to be clear about what I do, who it is for, and why they should choose me.

Create a one-month social media content calendar for [DESCRIBE BUSINESS]. Mix posts that build awareness, demonstrate expertise, showcase work, and include a soft call to action.

Write a Google Business Profile description for [DESCRIBE BUSINESS]. It should include key services, location, what makes us different, and relevant keywords without sounding spammy.

I want to grow referrals. Write the email I send to happy customers asking them to refer a friend. Make it feel like a natural request, not a marketing campaign.

Write a promotional email for [DESCRIBE OFFER OR EVENT] to send to my existing customer list. Keep it short, clear, and focused on why this matters to them.

Write a template response to a customer inquiry about [DESCRIBE COMMON QUESTION OR SERVICE]. I want something I can customize quickly and that is warm and helpful.

A customer left a negative review about [DESCRIBE COMPLAINT]. Write a professional public response that addresses their concern, explains our position, and invites them to resolve it offline.

Write a follow-up email I send to customers after they complete a job or purchase. Thank them, ask for a review, and invite them to return.

I need to communicate a price increase to existing customers. Write the email that is honest, explains the reason briefly, and frames it around the continued value I provide.

A customer is unhappy and demanding a refund for [DESCRIBE SITUATION]. Write the response that handles their complaint professionally while protecting my business.

Help me do a simple SWOT analysis for my business: [DESCRIBE BUSINESS, MARKET, AND CURRENT SITUATION]. What are my real strengths, the honest weaknesses, the genuine opportunities, and the threats I should take seriously?

I want to grow my business by [DESCRIBE GOAL, E.G. "30% IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS"]. Based on what I do [DESCRIBE], what are the three highest-leverage actions I should focus on?

Write a simple one-page business plan for [DESCRIBE BUSINESS AND CURRENT STAGE]. Cover: what I do, who I serve, how I make money, my goals for the next 12 months, and what I need to get there.

I am deciding whether to [DESCRIBE DECISION, E.G. "HIRE A PART-TIME ASSISTANT" OR "INVEST IN NEW EQUIPMENT"]. Help me think through the costs, risks, and potential upside before I commit.

Help me set prices for [DESCRIBE PRODUCT OR SERVICE]. My costs are [DESCRIBE]. My competitors charge [DESCRIBE]. What pricing approach makes sense for my business and customer segment?