AI for Small Business / A practical guide
25 ChatGPT Prompts for Small Business Marketing
Start with your business, audience, offer, and voice. Then give AI one specific job. Replace every bracketed detail before using these prompts.
Prompts to make your own
- Write three Instagram captions for [offer] aimed at [audience]. Use [tone], include [proof], and end with [action].
- Ask me five questions to understand my brand voice before writing anything.
- Turn [FAQ answer] into a short helpful carousel with one idea per slide.
- List ten customer questions about [service], without inventing answers.
- Rewrite in plain language under 100 words.
- Create five hooks for a Reel showing [process]. Avoid exaggerated claims.
- Turn [review] into three post ideas. Keep quotes exact and do not invent results.
- Plan a week of posts around [topic], mixing education, proof, and an offer.
- Write a product description using only these verified facts: [facts].
- Suggest five faceless shots to demonstrate [service].
- Turn [blog excerpt] into an email and two captions.
- Write three clear calls to action for [goal].
- Draft a booking reminder explaining [steps].
- Explain [industry term] to a first-time customer.
- Suggest seasonal content relevant to [business] in [location].
- Write a short introduction to [offer] without discounts or urgency.
- Create a checklist for customers preparing for [service].
- Compare [option A] and [option B] using [verified differences].
- Rewrite [text] to remove jargon and inflated claims.
- Identify vague phrases in and ask for missing details.
- Suggest five Story questions about [topic].
- Write a caption for [photo description] with one useful takeaway.
- Turn [process steps] into a 20-second Reel script.
- Create three caption variations with different opening lines.
- Review [draft] for factual claims that need verification.
Make it work for your business
Treat the output as a draft. Check facts, remove generic phrases, and add your experience before publishing. Never paste private customer details into a prompt.