ChatGPT Prompts for Business: 50 Templates for Every Department

50 Business Prompts, Zero Prompt Engineering Required

Every prompt below is structured to produce immediately useful output without any prompt engineering knowledge. Copy the template. Fill in the brackets. Paste into ChatGPT or Claude. Get output you can use. That's the standard these prompts are held to.

Marketing Prompts (10)

1. Campaign Brief

Write a campaign brief for [PRODUCT/OFFER] targeting [AUDIENCE]. Include: objective, key message, channel plan (email / social / paid), creative direction, and 3 success metrics. Be specific and opinionated.

2. Landing Page Hero Copy

Write hero section copy for a landing page promoting [PRODUCT] to [AUDIENCE]. Deliver: headline under 10 words leading with the outcome (not the product), subheadline under 20 words, and CTA under 4 words. No buzzwords.

3. Email Subject Lines

Write 8 email subject lines for an email about [TOPIC] to [AUDIENCE]. Two each of: curiosity, direct benefit, urgency, social proof. Each under 50 characters. Flag the psychological mechanism for each pair.

4. Social Media Month Plan

Create a 4-week social media plan for [BRAND] on [PLATFORM]. 3 posts per week. For each: post format, topic, hook line, and goal (awareness / engagement / conversion). Mix: 70% value-led, 30% commercial.

5. Competitor Positioning Analysis

Analyse this competitor homepage copy: [PASTE COPY]. Tell me: their primary value proposition, target audience, main differentiator, and one positioning gap they're leaving open.

6. Blog Post Outline

Create a blog post outline for [TOPIC] targeting the keyword "[KEYWORD]". Include: H1, meta description under 155 characters, 6 H2 sections with one-sentence descriptions, and suggested word count.

7. Ad Copy Testing Pack

Write 4 ad copy variants for [PRODUCT] targeting [AUDIENCE]. One each of: problem-first, outcome-first, social proof, and curiosity hooks. For each: headline under 40 chars, primary text under 125 chars.

8. Brand Voice Audit

Review these 3 content pieces from our brand: [PASTE CONTENT]. Identify the implied brand voice, flag inconsistencies, and recommend 3 specific style rules to make it consistent going forward.

9. Messaging Hierarchy

Build a messaging hierarchy for [PRODUCT] targeting [AUDIENCE]. Deliver: 1 primary claim, 3 supporting pillars, 2 proof points per pillar. This should be the copy foundation for all marketing materials.

10. Content Repurposing Pack

Repurpose this blog post into: 3 LinkedIn posts under 200 words each, 1 email newsletter intro of 60 words, 5 tweet-length excerpts under 280 characters. Match the original tone. [PASTE CONTENT]

Sales Prompts (10)

11. Cold Outreach Email

Write a cold outreach email under 100 words to [ROLE] at [COMPANY TYPE]. Our product: [PRODUCT]. Their likely pain point: [PAIN POINT]. Reference one specific detail from their profile: [DETAIL]. End with a low-friction CTA. No "I hope this finds you well."

12. Objection Response

A prospect said: "[OBJECTION]." I sell [PRODUCT] at [PRICE]. Write 3 responses: one that empathises and redirects, one that reframes the value, one that uses a proof point. Under 75 words each.

13. Sales Email Sequence (5-Part)

Write a 5-email cold outreach sequence targeting [ROLE] at [COMPANY TYPE]. Email 1: value-only. Email 2: social proof. Email 3: different angle. Email 4: soft ask. Email 5: breakup. Max 100 words each. Subject lines included.

14. Discovery Call Prep

I have a discovery call with [COMPANY] in [INDUSTRY]. They recently [NEWS/CONTEXT]. Generate: 5 discovery questions, 2 pain point hypotheses, 3 likely objections to prepare for.

15. Proposal Executive Summary

Write an executive summary for a proposal to [CLIENT] for [SERVICE/PRODUCT]. Client situation: [CONTEXT]. Our recommendation: [SOLUTION]. Key benefits: [3 BENEFITS]. Investment: [PRICE RANGE]. Under 200 words.

Product Management Prompts (10)

16. User Story

Write user stories for [FEATURE]. Format: As a [USER TYPE], I want [ACTION], so that [OUTCOME]. Write 5 stories covering the core use cases. Include acceptance criteria for each.

17. PRD Problem Statement

Write the problem statement section for a PRD for [FEATURE]. Cover: who has the problem, how they experience it currently, what the current workaround is, and why solving it now matters for the business.

18. Feature Prioritisation

Here is our backlog: [LIST ITEMS]. Apply the RICE framework (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) and produce a prioritised ranking table. Use your best estimates where I haven't provided data — flag your assumptions.

19. User Interview Questions

Write 10 user research interview questions for [FEATURE/PRODUCT]. Start with warm-up questions, move to exploratory behaviour questions, then go deep on pain points and workarounds. Include 2 follow-up probes per key question.

20. Release Notes

Write release notes for [FEATURE]. Audience: end users (non-technical). Cover: what changed, why it matters to them, how to access the new feature. Tone: clear and helpful. Max 150 words.

Operations Prompts (10)

21. SOP Documentation

I'll describe a manual process. Write a Standard Operating Procedure with: process name, owner, trigger, numbered step-by-step instructions (one action per step), decision points, and quality checks. Process: [DESCRIBE IT]

22. Meeting Agenda

Create a 60-minute meeting agenda for [MEETING TYPE] with [ATTENDEES]. Include: pre-work required, agenda items with time allocation, decisions to be made, and next steps format. Goal of meeting: [GOAL].

23. Project Status Update

Write a project status update email for [PROJECT] to [AUDIENCE — e.g. leadership / team]. Include: current status (RAG: Red/Amber/Green), what's been completed, what's in progress, risks, and next steps. Be direct and specific.

24. Vendor Evaluation Criteria

Build an evaluation scorecard for selecting a [VENDOR TYPE]. Include 8 criteria relevant to this category, a 1–5 scoring guide for each, and a weighting system that lets us reflect our priorities. Output as a table.

25. Budget Justification

Write a budget justification memo for [SPEND REQUEST] of [AMOUNT]. Audience: [APPROVER — e.g. CFO / CEO]. Cover: what the budget is for, what it enables, what the ROI case is, and what happens if not approved. Under 250 words.

HR and People Prompts (10)

26. Job Description

Write a job description for a [ROLE TITLE] at a [COMPANY TYPE]. Seniority: [LEVEL]. Key responsibilities: [3 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES]. Must-haves: [REQUIREMENTS]. Avoid: "fast-paced environment," "passionate team player," all filler phrases. Under 400 words.

27. Interview Question Set

Create 10 interview questions for a [ROLE TITLE] position. Mix of: competency questions (past behaviour), situational questions (hypotheticals), and culture-fit questions. Include the competency each question is assessing.

28. Performance Review Template

Build a performance review framework for [ROLE]. Include 5 evaluation dimensions, a 4-point rating scale with behavioural anchors, 3 development question prompts, and a feedback structure that encourages specificity.

29. Onboarding Plan

Create a 30-60-90 day onboarding plan for a new [ROLE TITLE]. For each phase: key learning goals, relationships to build, deliverables to produce, and success metrics. Format as a timeline table.

30. Employee Feedback Message

Help me write feedback to a team member about [SITUATION]. The feedback should be: specific (one situation), clear about impact, and actionable (what I'd like to see changed). Tone: direct but constructive. Under 150 words.

Finance Prompts (3)

31. Financial Summary for Non-Finance Audience

Rewrite this financial summary in plain language for a non-finance audience: [PASTE SUMMARY]. Remove jargon, explain what each number means for the business, and highlight the 3 most important takeaways.

32. Pricing Strategy Analysis

Analyse our current pricing model: [DESCRIBE MODEL]. Our competitors charge: [COMPETITOR PRICING]. Our target customer: [DESCRIPTION]. Recommend: should we change our pricing structure? What are the risks of raising/lowering price?

33. Cost-Benefit Analysis

Build a cost-benefit analysis for [INVESTMENT/DECISION]. Costs: [LIST KNOWN COSTS]. Benefits: [LIST EXPECTED BENEFITS]. Timeframe: [PERIOD]. Flag assumptions and uncertainties. Recommend a decision with reasoning.

Why Pre-Built Prompt Packs Beat DIY

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