AI prompt library

Act as an experienced small-business adviser. Help me write a one-page business plan. Business idea: [describe your idea in 2–3 sentences] Location / market: [city, country or online] Target customers: [who they are] Starting budget: [amount and currency] Structure the plan with these headings: Problem, Solution, Target customers, Competitors and alternatives, Revenue model, Pricing, Marketing channels, Key costs, First 90-day milestones, Biggest risks. Keep each section to 2–4 bullet points. Where you are making an assumption, mark it with "(assumption)" so I know what to verify. Finish with the three questions I should answer before spending any money.

Create a SWOT analysis for my business. Business: [what you do] Customers: [who buys from you] Competitors: [name 2–4] Current situation: [revenue stage, team size, recent changes] For each quadrant give 3–5 specific points tied to the details above, not generic statements. Then add a section called "So what?" with 5 concrete actions that use a strength to capture an opportunity or reduce a weakness or threat.

You are a marketing strategist for small businesses with limited budgets. Business: [what you sell] Target customer: [describe them] Country / city: [location] Monthly marketing budget: [amount and currency] Time available per week: [hours] Channels I already use: [e.g. Instagram, WhatsApp, website] Create a 90-day marketing plan with: 1. One main goal and how to measure it 2. The 2–3 channels that best fit my customer and budget, with reasons 3. A month-by-month plan with weekly tasks 4. Content ideas for the first 4 weeks 5. A simple tracking table (metric, target, how to measure) Be realistic about what can be done in the hours I have.

Help me build a customer persona for [product/service]. Here is what I know about my customers (reviews, questions they ask, sales conversations, survey answers): [paste notes] Create one persona with: name and short description, goals, frustrations, where they look for information, objections to buying, and words they use to describe the problem. Only include details supported by my notes; list anything you would like to know but cannot infer under "Gaps to research".

Write a reply to this customer complaint. Complaint: [paste the message] What actually happened (internal facts): [your side] What we can offer: [refund, replacement, discount, nothing] Channel: [email / WhatsApp / public review reply] Brand tone: [e.g. warm and plain-spoken] Requirements: acknowledge the specific problem, take responsibility for what was our fault without admitting fault for what wasn't, explain the next step clearly with a timeframe, and keep it under 150 words. If it is a public review reply, do not include private order details.

Here are customer questions we received recently: [paste questions, one per line] Group similar questions together, then write a FAQ with the 10 most useful questions and clear answers based on these facts about our business: [paste policies: delivery, returns, pricing, opening hours]. Write answers in plain English, 2–4 sentences each. If a question cannot be answered from the facts I gave, list it under "Needs an answer from the team" instead of guessing.

I sell [product/service] to [type of customer] at [price]. The objections I hear most: 1. [e.g. "It's too expensive"] 2. [objection] 3. [objection] For each objection: explain what the customer is probably worried about, give a short response I can say in conversation, and suggest a question to ask back. Keep responses honest — no pressure tactics or false urgency.

Write a cold email to [name, role] at [company]. What I know about them: [recent post, project, news, mutual connection] What I offer: [service/product in one sentence] Relevant result I have achieved: [real example or client result] What I want: [e.g. a 15-minute call] Rules: under 120 words, open with something specific to them (not a compliment about their company), one clear ask, no buzzwords. Give me 3 subject line options under 7 words.

Rewrite this email so it is clear, polite and professional, and at least 30% shorter. Keep all the facts, dates and requests. Use [British/American] English. Recipient: [who, and your relationship] Goal of the email: [what you need them to do] Draft: [paste your draft] Then list any part of my draft that might be misunderstood.

Write three versions of an overdue invoice reminder: 1. Friendly reminder (a few days late) 2. Firm second reminder (2 weeks late) 3. Final notice (30+ days late) mentioning next steps Details: client name [name], invoice [number], amount [amount and currency], original due date [date], payment methods [bank transfer, mobile money, etc.], my late-payment terms [terms from contract, if any]. Keep each under 120 words. Do not threaten anything that is not in my terms.

Help me compare my business with competitors. My business: [description, price, main features] Competitors and what I know about them: [paste notes, website text, prices] Create a table comparing: target customer, price, main features, strengths, weaknesses, and how they market themselves. Then write 5 ways I could differentiate. Only use the information I provided; mark unknowns as "Unknown" rather than guessing.

I want to learn [what decision this survey should inform] from [type of respondents]. Write a survey of no more than 10 questions. Mix multiple choice and 2 open questions. Avoid leading questions and double-barrelled questions. For each question, note in brackets what decision it helps me make. Suggest which questions to cut if I need a 5-question version.

Act as a patient tutor. I'm a [level, e.g. Year 11 / SHS 2 / first-year university] student studying [subject]. Topic I don't understand: [topic] What confuses me: [describe] 1. Explain the topic in simple steps, using one everyday example. 2. Then ask me 3 questions, one at a time, starting easy. Wait for my answer before asking the next one. 3. If I get one wrong, explain my mistake before moving on. Do not give me the answers to the questions until I have tried.

Turn these notes into 20 flashcards in a two-column table (Question | Answer). Notes: [paste notes] Rules: one fact or idea per card, questions that test understanding (not just definitions), answers under 25 words, and only use information from my notes. Add 3 harder "connect the ideas" cards at the end.

Create a [length]-minute lesson plan. Subject and topic: [topic] Class level and age: [e.g. Grade 7, age 12] Curriculum or exam board: [e.g. GES, CAPS, Common Core, GCSE] Class size and resources: [e.g. 45 students, no projector] Learning objective: [what students should be able to do] Include: starter activity, main teaching, student activity, check for understanding, plenary, timings for each stage, differentiation for learners who need support and those who need challenge, and homework. Keep activities realistic for my resources.

Create a marking rubric for this assignment: [describe the task]. Level: [class level] Total marks: [number] Criteria to assess: [e.g. content, structure, evidence, language] Use 4 performance levels (Excellent, Good, Developing, Beginning). Describe each level in student-friendly language with observable behaviours, and assign marks. Add a short student self-check list based on the rubric.

I need to write a [type: essay, dissertation, project] on [broad topic] for [course and level]. Word count: [number]. Suggest 5 focused research questions that could be answered within that length. For each, explain why it is researchable, what kinds of sources would be needed, and one possible problem. Then recommend the best one for a student at my level and explain why.

Here is a text from a source I am reading for my research: [paste abstract or section]. 1. Summarise the main argument in 3 sentences. 2. Identify the evidence used. 3. Note the limitations or questions a critical reader would raise. 4. Suggest how it might relate to my research question: [your question]. Only use what is in the text. If something can't be judged from this extract, say so.

Create a revision timetable. Exams and dates: [subject – date] Today's date: [date] Hours I can study on weekdays / weekends: [hours] Topics I find hardest: [list] Other commitments: [work, chores, church, sport] Use spaced repetition (revisit topics), put harder topics earlier in the day, include short breaks and one rest day a week, and include past-paper practice in the final two weeks. Present it as a week-by-week table.

Write 8 practice questions on [topic] for [exam, e.g. WASSCE, IGCSE, A-level, SAT] [subject]. Mix difficulty (3 easy, 3 medium, 2 hard) and match the style of that exam as closely as you can. After all the questions, give a mark scheme with model answers and common mistakes. Note: I will check the style against real past papers.

Act as a strict but helpful tutor. Give feedback on my essay draft. Do not rewrite it. Assignment question: [paste] Level and marking criteria: [paste or describe] Essay: [paste] Give feedback on: (1) how directly it answers the question, (2) structure and paragraph flow, (3) use of evidence, (4) clarity of sentences — quote up to 3 example sentences that need work. End with the 3 changes that would most improve my mark.

Help me organise my essay. Question: [question]. Word limit: [number]. My main argument: [your thesis in 1–2 sentences] My points and evidence so far: [bullet notes] Create an outline with an introduction plan, body paragraphs (topic sentence, evidence from my notes, link back to the question), a counter-argument paragraph, and a conclusion plan. Suggest word counts per section. Point out any gaps where I need more evidence.

Rewrite my work experience as achievement-focused bullet points for a CV/résumé. Target role: [job title] Job description keywords: [paste key requirements] My experience: Role: [title, company, dates] What I did: [describe duties and any results, numbers, feedback] Write 4–6 bullets per role starting with strong action verbs and showing impact. Use numbers only where I have provided them; where a number would help but I haven't given one, write [add number] so I can fill it in. Do not invent achievements.

Compare my CV with this job advert. Job advert: [paste] My CV: [paste] Give me: (1) a match score out of 10 with reasons, (2) the requirements I meet but haven't made obvious, (3) requirements I don't appear to meet and honest ways to address them, (4) a rewritten professional summary of 3 sentences tailored to this job. Don't add skills I don't have.

Write a cover letter for this application. Job title and company: [details] Job advert key points: [paste] Why I want this job specifically: [your real reasons] My two most relevant experiences: [describe] Tone: [e.g. confident but warm] Under 300 words. Open with something specific about the role or company, not "I am writing to apply". Connect each experience to a requirement in the advert. End with a clear, polite next step. Use [British/American] English.

I am moving from [current field/role] to [new field/role]. Write a cover letter for [job and company]. Transferable skills and examples: [list with real examples] Steps I've taken toward the new field: [courses, projects, volunteering] Why I'm changing: [honest reason] Address the career change directly in the first paragraph, show how my background is an advantage, and keep it under 300 words.

Act as an interviewer for a [job title] role at a [type of company]. The interview is [competency-based / technical / mixed]. Ask me one question at a time and wait for my answer. After each answer, give brief feedback: what worked, what was missing, and how to use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) better. Ask 6 questions in total, including one difficult question. At the end, summarise my strengths and the 2 things to practise most. Job description: [paste]

I have an interview for [role] at [company]. What I know about the company: [notes from their website/news]. Suggest 8 questions I could ask at the end of the interview, grouped into: the role, the team, success and growth, and the company. Avoid questions answered on their website. Mark the 3 best ones.

Write a LinkedIn About section for me. Current role/field: [details] Who I help or work with: [audience] Key skills: [list] Proof: [achievements, projects, certifications] What I'm looking for: [jobs, clients, collaborations] Personality/tone: [e.g. friendly, direct] Write in the first person, 150–250 words, short paragraphs, with the most important point in the first two lines (shown before "see more"). End with how to contact me. Avoid clichés like "passionate" and "results-driven".

Write 10 LinkedIn headline options (under 220 characters) for a [role] who helps [audience] with [result]. Include keywords recruiters search for: [keywords]. Give a mix of styles: straightforward, results-focused, and specialist. Mark the 3 strongest.

Help me explore career options. My education: [details] Skills I enjoy using: [list] Things I dislike: [list] Country / city: [location] Constraints: [e.g. need income within 6 months, can't relocate] Suggest 5 career paths. For each: what the work involves day to day, skills I already have, skills to build, typical entry routes in my country, and one small step I can take this week to test it. Tell me where I should check salary and demand data for my country rather than guessing figures.

Write a YouTube script. Topic: [topic] Audience: [who watches] Target length: [minutes] My channel style: [e.g. calm tutorial, energetic commentary] Key points I want to cover: [list, including my own experience or examples] Structure: a hook in the first 15 seconds that states what viewers will get, a brief intro, chapters with timestamps-ready titles, on-screen text/b-roll suggestions in [brackets], and a natural call to action. Write for speaking: short sentences, conversational tone.

Create a detailed outline for a blog post. Main keyword / topic: [keyword] Audience: [who is searching] What the reader wants to achieve: [their goal] My unique angle or experience: [what you know that others don't] Include: 3 title options under 60 characters, a one-sentence meta description, H2 and H3 headings, key points under each heading, where to add examples or screenshots, and 4 questions readers commonly ask. Focus on answering the reader's goal fully rather than stuffing keywords.

Rewrite this blog post introduction in three different ways. Each under 80 words, getting to the point within the first two sentences, and telling the reader what they'll learn. Keep my voice. Post title: [title] Current intro: [paste]

Create a 2-week social media content calendar. Business/creator: [what you do] Platforms: [e.g. Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X] Audience: [who] Goal: [e.g. more enquiries, followers, sales] Posting frequency: [per week] Present as a table: date, platform, format (carousel, short video, story, text), post idea, caption draft, and call to action. Mix educational, behind-the-scenes, social proof (only real), and promotional posts in roughly a 4:2:2:2 ratio.

Write 5 caption options for this post: [describe the image/video]. Platform: [platform]. Audience: [who]. Call to action: [what you want them to do]. Styles: 1) short and punchy, 2) story-based, 3) question to drive comments, 4) educational tip, 5) list. Suggest up to 5 relevant hashtags for each, avoiding overly generic ones.

My channel/account is about [niche] for [audience]. Questions and comments my audience has sent me: [paste] Generate 15 video ideas based on these questions. For each give a title, a one-line hook, and the format (tutorial, myth-busting, reaction, comparison, story). Group them into 3 themed series.

Turn my idea into a detailed prompt for an AI image generator. Idea: [e.g. a woman selling fruit at a market] Purpose: [e.g. blog header, Instagram post] Style: [e.g. natural photography, flat illustration, watercolour] Aspect ratio: [e.g. 16:9] Write one prompt covering: subject and action, setting, lighting, camera angle or composition, colour palette, mood, and style. Then give 2 variations. Avoid copyrighted characters and real people's names.

Write ad copy for [platform, e.g. Facebook/Instagram]. Product/service: [description] Price/offer: [real offer] Audience: [who] Main benefit: [benefit] Common objection: [objection] Write 4 variations, each based on a different angle: problem/solution, social proof (use only: [real proof or "none"]), offer-focused, and curiosity. For each: primary text under 125 characters, headline under 40 characters, and call-to-action button suggestion. Follow advertising rules: no exaggerated or unverifiable claims.

Write a product description for my online shop. Product: [name] Features and specifications: [list facts] Who it's for: [customer] What problem it solves: [problem] Tone: [e.g. friendly, premium] Write: a one-line headline, a 60–100 word description focusing on benefits, a bullet list of key features, and a short care/usage note. Use only the facts provided.

Write a Python script that [describe the task]. Input: [describe input data/format] Output: [describe expected output] Python version: [e.g. 3.12] Libraries allowed: [e.g. standard library only, pandas] Requirements: clear variable names, comments for non-obvious parts, error handling for [likely problems], and a small example of how to run it. After the code, explain how it works in plain English and list any assumptions you made.

I have a CSV with these columns and sample rows: [paste column names and 5 sample rows — remove personal data] Problems I see: [e.g. missing values, mixed date formats, duplicates] Goal: [e.g. monthly sales totals by region] Write pandas code that loads the file, fixes these problems step by step with comments explaining each choice, and produces the goal output. Print row counts before and after each cleaning step so I can check nothing was lost unexpectedly.

Explain this JavaScript code to someone with [beginner/intermediate] experience: ```js [paste code] ``` 1. Summarise what it does in 2 sentences. 2. Walk through it section by section. 3. Point out any bugs, security problems or outdated patterns. 4. Suggest one improvement with an example.

Write vanilla JavaScript (no frameworks) to validate this HTML form: ```html [paste form HTML] ``` Rules: [e.g. email required and valid, phone optional, password 12+ characters] Show errors next to each field, link them with aria-describedby, move focus to the first invalid field on submit, and don't block the user from typing. Remind me that server-side validation is still required.

Write a SQL query for [database: PostgreSQL / MySQL / SQL Server / SQLite]. Tables: [paste CREATE TABLE statements or column lists] What I need: [plain-English description, e.g. "top 10 customers by total spend in 2025, with their email and number of orders"] Explain each part of the query, mention any indexes that would help performance, and point out edge cases (e.g. NULLs, ties).

I'm getting this error: ``` [paste full error message and stack trace] ``` Relevant code: ``` [paste the code around where the error happens] ``` Environment: [language version, framework, OS] What I expected: [behaviour] What I've tried: [list] Explain the most likely cause, give the fix, and explain why it works. If there are several possible causes, list them in order of likelihood with a way to check each.

Review this code as a senior developer. ```[language] [paste code] ``` Context: [what it's for] Organise feedback under: Bugs, Security, Performance, Readability, Tests. For each issue: severity (high/medium/low), the line or section, the problem, and the suggested fix. Finish with what's done well.

Add documentation to this code using [docstring style, e.g. Google style, JSDoc]. ```[language] [paste code] ``` Document each function's purpose, parameters, return value, and errors raised. Add comments only where the logic isn't obvious. Don't change the code itself.

Write a README.md for my project. Name: [name] What it does: [description] Tech stack: [list] How to install and run: [steps/commands] Configuration: [environment variables] Licence: [licence] Sections: overview, features, requirements, installation, usage with examples, configuration, contributing, licence. Keep it concise and use code blocks for commands.

Help me plan this feature before I write code. Project: [description and tech stack] Feature: [what users should be able to do] Constraints: [deadlines, performance, existing architecture] Give: user stories, acceptance criteria, data model changes, API/interface changes, edge cases, security considerations, a task breakdown in the order to build it, and the tests I should write.

Write unit tests for this function using [test framework, e.g. pytest, Jest, Vitest]. ```[language] [paste function] ``` Cover normal inputs, edge cases (empty, zero, very large, unusual characters), and error handling. Use clear test names that describe the expected behaviour. Point out any behaviour that seems like a bug rather than writing a test that passes for it.

Here is my to-do list: [paste tasks, with deadlines where known] My main goals this month: [goals] Sort the tasks into an Eisenhower matrix (Urgent & important, Important not urgent, Urgent not important, Neither). Then tell me: the 3 tasks to do first today, what to schedule, what to delegate (and to whom, if I've mentioned people), and what to drop. Ask me about any task where the deadline or importance is unclear.

Guide me through a weekly review. Ask me these questions one at a time and wait for each answer: 1. What did I finish this week? 2. What didn't get done, and why? 3. What drained my energy? 4. What's coming up next week (deadlines, events)? 5. What are my top 3 outcomes for next week? After my answers, summarise the week in 3 bullets and propose a simple plan for next week with time blocks for my top 3 outcomes.

Create a project plan. Project: [description] Deadline: [date] Team: [names and roles] Budget/resources: [details] Known constraints: [list] Include: objectives, scope (in and out), phases with milestones and dates, a task list with owners, dependencies, top 5 risks with mitigation, and a simple weekly check-in agenda. Present tasks as a table.

Summarise these meeting notes/transcript: [paste] Format: - Meeting purpose (1 sentence) - Key decisions - Action items as a table: task, owner, due date (write "not set" if unclear) - Open questions - A short follow-up email to attendees Only include what was actually said. Don't assign owners or dates that weren't mentioned.

Plan my day in time blocks. Fixed commitments: [times and events] Tasks for today: [list with rough time estimates] My best focus time: [e.g. mornings] Working hours: [start–end] Put the hardest task in my best focus time, group small tasks together, add 10-minute buffers between blocks and a proper lunch break. If everything doesn't fit, tell me what to move to tomorrow instead of overfilling the day.

Here are subject lines and short previews of emails in my inbox: [paste — remove sensitive details] My role: [role] Sort them into: Reply today, Reply this week, Delegate, Read later, Archive. For the "Reply today" group, draft a one-line reply idea for each.

Draft a reply to this email: [paste]. What I want to say: [your answer in a few words, e.g. "yes but next week"] Give three versions: brief (2 sentences), friendly, and formal. Keep my answer exactly as I stated it.