AI Prompts for Business Plans and Financials

"I am writing a business plan for a [Type of Startup, e.g., B2B SaaS platform for HR]. Our core value proposition is [UVP]. Our target market is [Market Segment] and we plan to monetize via [Revenue Model]. Draft a compelling 1-page Executive Summary. Include sections for: The Problem, Our Solution, Market Opportunity, Competitive Advantage, and The 'Ask' (e.g., seeking $1M in Seed funding). Keep the tone professional, persuasive, and investor-ready."

"Create a comprehensive Lean Canvas for a startup that does [Startup Idea]. Fill out all 9 blocks in detail: 1. Problem, 2. Customer Segments, 3. Unique Value Proposition, 4. Solution, 5. Channels, 6. Revenue Streams, 7. Cost Structure, 8. Key Metrics, 9. Unfair Advantage. Be highly realistic about the potential hurdles for this specific industry."

"Draft the 'Target Market Analysis' section for my business plan. My company sells [Product/Service] to [Target Demographic]. Include a top-down and bottom-up TAM/SAM/SOM framework analysis (use plausible placeholder numbers). Detail the specific psychographics of the target buyer, the current trends driving this market forward, and the primary regulatory or economic risks we might face."

"Help me build the 'Competitive Landscape' section of my business plan. Our startup is a [Description]. Create a competitor matrix featuring 3 established indirect competitors and 1 direct startup competitor. For each, list their Core Strength, their Primary Weakness (which we will exploit), their Estimated Price Point, and how our product is distinctly positioned against them. Provide the output in a clean table format."

"I need to build the financial model for my business plan for a [Subscription/DTC/Service] company. List the 10 most critical financial assumptions I must define to project my 3-year Profit & Loss statement. Examples include Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and Churn Rate. Briefly explain why each assumption matters and suggest a realistic baseline metric for an early-stage company in this sector."

"Draft the 'Go-To-Market Strategy' section of my business plan. We are launching a [Product Type]. Outline a phased approach: Phase 1 (Launch & First 100 Customers), Phase 2 (Scaling to 1,000 Customers). For each phase, identify the primary acquisition channel, the estimated timeline, the marketing budget required, and the specific tactic we will use to gain early traction before organic growth kicks in."

"Outline the 'Operations and Management' section of a business plan for a [Type of Business, e.g., local bakery / e-commerce brand]. Cover the required physical facilities, the supply chain/inventory management strategy, the key technology stack needed to run the day-to-day, and the critical regulatory licenses or insurance required before opening. Break this down into actionable sub-headings."

"Write the 'Founding Team' section for our business plan. The CEO has 10 years experience in [Field] and previously built [Past Success]. The CTO is an expert in [Technical Skill] who previously worked at [Company]. Write a persuasive paragraph for each founder that doesn't just list their resume, but explicitly connects their past experience to the specific challenges this new startup will face. Answer the implicit investor question: "Why this team?""

"Investors want to see that we understand our risks. Draft a 'Risk Mitigation' section for a startup in the [Industry] space. Identify the top 4 severe risks we face (e.g., Supply Chain disruption, Competitor cloning, Regulatory shifts, Customer churn). For each risk, frankly assess the likelihood and impact, and provide a concrete, proactive strategy we will use to mitigate it."

"I have finished my 30-page business plan. Convert the core narrative into a 10-slide pitch deck outline. For each slide (Problem, Solution, TAM, Product, Traction, Team, Competition, Financials, Vision, The Ask), provide the one specific "Headline" message that should be at the top of the slide, and list the 3 specific data points or visuals that MUST be on that slide to prove the headline."

"Write a robust SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) for a [Type of Business]. Provide 4 highly specific bullet points for each quadrant. Avoid generic points like "great customer service." Instead, focus on structural advantages (e.g., proprietary technology), specific vulnerabilities (e.g., high dependency on one supplier), and tangible market shifts we can exploit."

"Write the 'Use of Funds' section for a $[Amount] Seed round raise. We expect this money to give us a [Number]-month runway. Break down the allocation into percentages and dollar amounts across: Engineering/Product Development, Sales & Marketing, Key Hires, and Legal/Operations. Crucially, explicitly state the milestones this funding will unlock (e.g., reaching $X ARR, launching V2)."