5 AI Prompts Every Small Business Owner Should Use
Ever open ChatGPT and think, "Okay... now what do I even ask it to do?" You're not alone. Most small business owners know AI can save them time and boost their marketing, but figuring out how to actually use it can feel like a whole other job.
That’s why today we’re keeping it simple. Here are five ready-to-use AI prompts designed specifically for busy entrepreneurs who want to create faster, stay visible online, and finally stop starting from scratch every week.
1. Write a Week of Social Captions
You want to stay visible on social media, but the blank page is brutal. Use this plug-and-play prompt to get unstuck:
Prompt: Act like a social media strategist. Based on what you know about my business, write five Instagram captions that help me stay top of mind with my audience. Include one engagement post, one educational post, and one soft promotion post. Write them in my voice: friendly, conversational, not salesy.
Quick Tip: Once you’ve used the Pre-Bake the Oven Guide, this prompt will generate captions that sound just like you.
2. Repurpose Your Last Blog or Email
Why reinvent the wheel? AI can help you reuse your best content across multiple platforms.
Prompt: Take this blog post and turn it into one email newsletter, two Instagram captions, and one Facebook post. Use my tone: helpful, casual, and to the point.
You’ll be amazed at how much faster you can create when you reuse what you’ve already written.
3. Answer Client Questions Automatically
If you’re constantly answering the same DMs or emails, let AI draft friendly, consistent replies you can personalize in seconds.
Prompt: Act like a helpful customer service rep. Write a friendly response to this client question: [paste question]. Keep it personal, avoid sounding robotic, and include a next step or helpful link.
Key Insight: This is perfect for common questions like “Do you offer payment plans?” or “What’s your turnaround time?”
4. Write a Soft Promotional Post
Selling doesn’t have to feel pushy. Use this prompt when you want to promote your service or offer naturally.
Prompt: Write a social media post that introduces my [service/product/offer] in a way that feels natural. Focus on who it’s for, why it matters, and what problem it solves. Make it 100 -150 words with a call to action to learn more.
Quick Tip: Add your brand tone upfront (e.g., “Use a clear, friendly, and not-salesy tone”) to make the post sound authentic, especially if you haven’t pre-baked your oven yet.
5. Generate New Content Ideas Fast
No time, no inspiration, no problem. Use this when your brain feels blank and you need quick, relevant ideas.
Prompt: Give me 10 content ideas that would help [your audience] solve [specific problem]. Focus on short-form content I can use for social or email.
Example: Give me 10 content ideas that would help wedding professionals get more inquiries from Instagram.
Key Insight: The more specific your audience and problem, the better your ideas will be.
Before You Go…
AI only works when you give it direction, and these prompts are your shortcut to faster, more confident content creation. But if you want AI to truly sound like you, grab the free Pre-Bake the Oven Guide. It teaches ChatGPT your voice, your tone, and your brand personality so you get results that feel authentic every time.
Q&A
Q: Do I have to rewrite what ChatGPT gives me?
A: Usually just a quick edit! Once you pre-bake your oven, the responses will already sound close to your natural tone.
Q: How often should I use these prompts?
A: As often as you need content, they work great for weekly planning, batching posts, or filling gaps in your content calendar.
Q: What if my results sound robotic?
A: That’s a sign you haven’t shared enough about your brand voice yet. Go back and complete the Pre-Bake the Oven Guide.
Q: Can I tweak these prompts for my industry?
A: Absolutely. Swap in your audience and niche-specific problems to get even stronger, more relevant output.
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