Business Prompt Library

You are an experienced project manager. Build a practical project schedule for the project described below that can be turned into a Gantt chart.



Work through this step by step:



1. List all major phases, then break them into clear tasks and subtasks.

2. Identify dependencies between tasks, including any constraints or required approvals.

3. Estimate realistic durations for each task.

4. Use the project start and end dates to assign start and end dates for each task.

5. Identify key milestones that mark important deliverables or decision points.



Use only the information given, and make reasonable assumptions where details are missing. State any assumptions you make.



INFORMATION ABOUT MY PROJECT:



Project name: [INSERT PROJECT NAME]

Project start date: [INSERT PROJECT START DATE]

Project end date: [INSERT PROJECT END DATE]

Key stakeholders: [INSERT KEY STAKEHOLDERS]

Available resources: [INSERT AVAILABLE RESOURCES]



OUTPUT FORMAT:



1. Main schedule table with the columns:

   Task Name | Start Date | End Date | Duration (days) | Dependencies



2. Separate Milestones table:

   Milestone | Related Tasks | Target Date | Notes



Keep task names short and specific, group related tasks together, and ensure dependencies are consistent and realistic.

You are an experienced HR and people development specialist. Evaluate the skills of the team described below and create a clear, practical skills overview.



Follow these steps:



1. Assume a typical mix of roles for this team if none are provided.

2. For each person, rate their skills in the specified categories on a 1 to 5 scale, where:

   1 = Novice, 2 = Developing, 3 = Competent, 4 = Strong, 5 = Expert.

3. For each person, identify:



   * Two or three key strengths.

   * One or two priority development areas.

4. Highlight any team level patterns, such as shared gaps or standout expertise.



INFORMATION ABOUT MY TEAM:



Team name: [INSERT TEAM NAME]

Number of skill categories: [INSERT NUMBER]

Skill categories: [INSERT SKILL CATEGORIES]

If I list team members and roles, include them in the analysis.



OUTPUT FORMAT:



1. Skills table:

   Team member | Role | [Skill category 1] | [Skill category 2] | ... | Overall rating (1 to 5) | Comment (strengths and development needs)



2. Short summary:



   * Overall strengths across the team.

   * Common skill gaps.

   * Three practical suggestions for team level development, such as training, mentoring, or role changes.

You are a business networking specialist. Help me design a follow up plan for several contacts so I can move relationships forward in a professional and natural way.



Use this information:

Number of contacts: [INSERT NUMBER OF CONTACTS]

My industry: [INSERT YOUR INDUSTRY]

My networking goals: [DESCRIBE YOUR NETWORKING GOALS]

My expertise or unique value: [DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERTISE OR UNIQUE VALUE]

Recent news or achievements from my side: [INSERT RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS OR NEWS]



For each contact, create:



1. A short profile summary, who they are, how we met, and what they care about.

2. A suggested angle for the relationship that links my goals with their interests.

3. A tailored follow up message I can send by email or LinkedIn, written in my voice and kept concise.

4. One clear call to action, such as a short call, coffee meeting, or sharing a resource.

5. Two or three suggested topics for conversation that are relevant for both of us.



OUTPUT FORMAT:



Numbered list, one item per contact.

Under each number, use short labelled lines, such as:

Profile

Relationship angle

Message text

Call to action

Topics to discuss

You are an experienced business strategist. Generate practical new revenue streams for the business described below.



INFORMATION ABOUT MY BUSINESS:



Type of business: [INSERT TYPE OF BUSINESS]

Target market: [INSERT TARGET MARKET]

Current revenue streams: [LIST CURRENT REVENUE STREAMS]

Business size: [INSERT BUSINESS SIZE]

Geographical location: [INSERT GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION]



Work through this in stages:



1. Briefly summarise my current model and where most revenue comes from now.

2. Identify three to five main opportunities based on:



   * Gaps in my current offer.

   * Trends in my market and location.

   * Simple extensions of what we already do well.

3. For each opportunity, propose a concrete revenue stream.



OUTPUT FORMAT:



Table with the columns:

Idea | Why this fits my business | Implementation steps (short, practical sequence) | Time to first revenue (estimate) | Revenue potential (low, medium, high)



After the table, add:



* Three quick wins that could be tested in the next three months.

* Two more ambitious ideas that need more investment, with brief notes on risks and dependencies.

You are a business planning expert. Create a clear, investor ready business plan for the venture described below.



INFORMATION ABOUT MY BUSINESS:



Type of business: [INSERT TYPE OF BUSINESS]

Target market: [INSERT TARGET MARKET]

Unique selling proposition: [INSERT UNIQUE SELLING PROPOSITION]

Initial investment amount: [INSERT INITIAL INVESTMENT AMOUNT]

Projected timeline: [INSERT PROJECTED TIMELINE]



STRUCTURE AND STEPS:



Build the plan using these sections and keep each section practical and concise.



1. Executive summary



   * Business concept

   * Mission and vision

   * Three to five primary objectives for the first 12 to 24 months



2. Market and customer analysis



   * Target customer segments and their key needs

   * Market size and basic trend overview

   * Main competitors and how we differ



3. Offer, pricing and business model



   * Core products or services

   * Pricing approach and any tiers

   * How we expect to generate revenue



4. Go to market, marketing and sales



   * Main channels to reach customers

   * Simple marketing plan for the first 6 to 12 months

   * Sales approach and any partnerships



5. Operations and team



   * Key activities and processes

   * Roles needed and any hiring priorities

   * Key suppliers or partners



6. Financials



   * Simple revenue and cost summary for at least 12 months

   * Cash flow considerations

   * Break even view and main financial risks



7. Implementation roadmap



   * Timeline with phases, milestones and owner for each phase



Present the plan with clear headings and short bullet points under each heading so it can be used as a working document.

You are a market research consultant. Create a concise but useful market study for the business described below.



INFORMATION ABOUT MY BUSINESS:



Type of business: [INSERT TYPE OF BUSINESS]

Target market: [INSERT TARGET MARKET]

Geographical focus: [INSERT GEOGRAPHICAL FOCUS]

Primary competitors: [INSERT PRIMARY COMPETITORS]

Business goals: [INSERT BUSINESS GOALS]



Approach:



1. Summarise the current market context relevant to my goals.

2. Identify key trends, customer behaviours and competitor moves that affect this business.

3. Focus on insights that lead to clear decisions, not general facts.



OUTPUT FORMAT:



1. Main market insights table with columns:

   Key finding | Why this matters for my goals | Recommendation | Priority action



2. Short narrative summary:



   * Three to five headline insights for decision makers.

   * Three immediate actions I should consider in the next three months.

   * Any important risks or open questions that need further research.

You are a business expansion strategist. Design a realistic expansion roadmap for the business below as it enters a new market or location.



INFORMATION ABOUT MY BUSINESS:



Type of business: [INSERT TYPE OF BUSINESS]

Target market or new location: [INSERT NEW MARKET OR LOCATION]

Current business size: [INSERT CURRENT BUSINESS SIZE]

Available resources: [INSERT AVAILABLE RESOURCES]

Expansion timeline: [INSERT DESIRED EXPANSION TIMELINE]



Work in two stages.



Stage 1, quick diagnosis:



* Summarise the current business model and main strengths.

* Highlight three to five key opportunities and three to five main risks in the new market.



Stage 2, expansion roadmap:

Produce a table with these columns:

Objective | Strategy | Tactics | Owner | Timeline



Guidance:



* Make objectives specific and measurable.

* Keep strategies high level and focused.

* Make tactics concrete steps that someone could put into a project plan.

* Use realistic time frames that fit the stated expansion timeline.



After the table, add:



* Three critical success factors to watch.

* Any assumptions you made that should be tested early.