SWOT analysis with next actions
Get a balanced strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis that ends in actions.
The prompt
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.
How to use this prompt
- Select Copy prompt.
- Paste it into your AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot or similar).
- Replace every part in [square brackets] with your own details before sending.
- Review the answer and ask for changes — the first reply is a draft.
Tip: Give honest weaknesses: the analysis is only as useful as the inputs. Use the 'So what?' actions as the start of your plan.
Related prompts
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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.
How to use it
Fill in the brackets with real details. The more specific your location and customers, the more useful the plan. Verify every assumption the AI marks before relying on it.
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How to use it
Be honest about budget and hours. If you sell locally, mention local platforms your customers use (for example WhatsApp Business in many markets).
Customer persona from real information
Build a customer persona grounded in what you actually know about your customers.
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".
How to use it
Paste real customer language: reviews, messages and FAQs. The 'Gaps to research' list tells you what to ask customers next.