ChatGPT Prompts for Small Business Owners

Running a small business means wearing every hat — marketing, customer service, content, sales, and strategy.

These ChatGPT prompts help you move faster and sound more polished without needing a full team. 

Whether you’re launching, scaling, or just staying afloat, these save you hours of busywork.

1. Prompts to Write a Business Bio or “About Us”

#CONTEXT:

You need a short brand description for your website, social media, or emails.

#GOAL:

Create a clear and warm business bio that explains who you are and what you do.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:

• Business name: [insert]

• What you do: [insert product/service]

• Audience: [insert customer type]

• Add 1–2 values or story elements

• Tone: [insert tone: friendly, bold, calm, premium]

#OUTPUT:

An “about” section I can use across platforms.

2. Prompts to Write a Sales Email

#CONTEXT:

You want to tell customers about an offer, product, or event — without sounding spammy.

#GOAL:

Create a short, clear sales email that gets clicks.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:

• Product or offer: [insert]

• Audience: [insert type: new, returning, VIP]

• Include 1 main benefit and CTA

• Keep it under 150 words

• Tone: [insert tone: excited, confident, warm]

#OUTPUT:

A sales email I can copy into my email platform.

3. Prompts to Create Social Media Captions

#CONTEXT:

You have photos or updates — but not the words.

#GOAL:

Write scroll-stopping captions that match your brand.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:

• What I’m posting: [insert product, quote, promo]

• Platform: [insert: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.]

• Tone: [insert tone: playful, elegant, bold, cozy]

• Include 1 CTA and 3–5 hashtags

• Keep it under [insert word count or lines]

#OUTPUT:

A caption ready to paste into my post.

4. Prompts to Reply to Customer Questions

#CONTEXT:

You keep getting similar customer messages and want to respond quickly and politely.

#GOAL:

Write short, friendly customer service replies.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:

• Question or issue: [insert]

• Tone: [insert: professional, warm, helpful]

• Include 1 solution or next step

• Keep it under 4 sentences

• Optional: add link or contact info

#OUTPUT:

A reusable message I can copy into email or DMs.

5. Prompts to Write a Product or Service Description

#CONTEXT:

You’re launching or promoting something — and need a clear description.

#GOAL:

Write copy that explains what the product is and why it matters.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:

• Product/service name: [insert]

• Key features: [insert]

• Benefits: [insert 2–3]

• Audience: [insert]

• Tone: [insert: simple, premium, friendly, bold]

#OUTPUT:

A product or service description for my website or catalog.

6. Prompts to Share a Customer Testimonial

#CONTEXT:

You got a great review — and want to turn it into content.

#GOAL:

Create a post or email that builds trust using a testimonial.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:

• Review text: [insert]

• Product or service: [insert]

• Tone: [insert: grateful, confident, casual]

• Add a short intro line or quote pull

• Optional: add a CTA

#OUTPUT:

A testimonial post I can use to build social proof.

7. Prompts to Build a Weekly Marketing Plan

#CONTEXT:

You want to stay consistent on social, email, and promotions — but need a plan.

#GOAL:

Create a simple marketing plan for the next 7 days.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:

• Platforms: [insert: IG, FB, email, etc.]

• Product or focus this week: [insert]

• Include 1 idea per day

• Format as a quick checklist or calendar

• Optional: add content themes or post types

#OUTPUT:

A 1-week marketing plan I can follow or assign.

8. Prompts to Write a Welcome Email

#CONTEXT:

Someone just joined your list — and you want to make a strong first impression.

#GOAL:

Write a short welcome message that builds connection.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:

• Business name and type: [insert]

• What I offer: [insert]

• Tone: [insert: cozy, pro, bold, playful]

• Include: thank you, what to expect, and 1 CTA

• Keep under 150 words

#OUTPUT:

A welcome email I can set up in my email system.

9. Prompts to Share Behind-the-Scenes Content

#CONTEXT:

You want to show the human side of your brand — not just sell.

#GOAL:

Create a short post that shares behind-the-scenes or founder insights.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:

• What I want to share: [insert story, photo, lesson]

• Audience: [insert: loyal customers, first-time visitors, etc.]

• Tone: [insert: real, casual, inspiring, grounded]

• Optional: include a photo or quote

• Keep it short and genuine

#OUTPUT:

A post that connects without feeling like a pitch.

10. Prompts to Respond to Negative Feedback

#CONTEXT:

You received a tough review or comment — and want to reply calmly and professionally.

#GOAL:

Write a thoughtful response that reflects well on your business.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:

• Situation or quote: [insert summary]

• Tone: [insert: calm, respectful, firm]

• Acknowledge the issue

• Share how you’ll follow up or improve

• Keep it under 5 sentences

#OUTPUT:

A professional response to negative feedback I can send publicly or privately.

How to Use These Prompts Effectively

• Use them to build your content library

Once you like a version, save and reuse it as a template.

• Don’t write from scratch

Let ChatGPT do the heavy lifting — then tweak for tone or details.

• Match your real voice

Mention how you speak to customers, and it will match.

• Stack prompts

Use one for the caption, one for the email, and another for the CTA.

• Use them weekly

Build a rhythm — content gets easier the more you reuse your best prompts.

Conclusion / Wrap-Up

Small business doesn’t mean small workload.

These ChatGPT prompts help you work faster, sound sharper, and stay consistent — even when you’re doing it all yourself. 

Whether you’re planning content or replying to customers, these give you a head start.

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