10 AI Prompts Every New Entrepreneur Needs
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AI is only as good as the questions you ask. Think of it like having the smartest person in the world on speed dial—but you have to know what to ask.
These 10 prompts are your shortcuts. Copy them. Paste them into ChatGPT or Claude. Adjust to your situation. Watch the magic happen.
No tech degree required. Just copy, paste, and start building.
Before You Start
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Open your AI tool
Visit chat.openai.com (ChatGPT) or claude.ai (Claude) — both are free to start
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Copy the prompt exactly
Use the prompts in this guide word-for-word — they're designed to get great responses
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Fill in your details
Replace the [bracketed] sections with your specific information
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Hit enter and review
Read the response carefully — this is a conversation, not a one-and-done
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Ask follow-up questions
Don't understand something? Just ask AI to explain it more simply
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Save what helps
Keep useful responses in Google Docs or your Notes app for future reference
01
Business Idea Generator
When you don't know where to start

Copy/Paste This:
"I'm [age] years old with experience in [your background]. I have [X hours] per week and about $[budget] to invest. I'm interested in [your interests/skills]. Can you give me 10 online business ideas that would be a good fit, along with estimated startup costs and how long it might take to make my first sale?"
Why it works: Gives AI specific context for relevant suggestions instead of generic advice. The more details you provide, the better the recommendations.
Example:
"I'm 52 years old with 25 years in corporate finance. I have about 10 hours per week and $200 to invest. I'm interested in helping women manage money better..."
02
Who Would Buy This?
Know your customer inside and out

Copy/Paste This:
"I'm thinking about starting a business selling [your idea]. Can you describe in detail who would buy this? Include their age, what problems they're dealing with, what worries them, where they spend time online, and why they would choose to buy this instead of living without it."
Why it works: You can't sell to "everyone." This pinpoints exactly who needs what you're offering and helps you speak directly to their pain points.
03–04
Get Clear & Get Named
No More Confusion
Prompt: "I keep hearing about [term/concept] but I don't really get it. Can you explain it to me like I'm a complete beginner? Give me real examples and tell me if I actually need to know this for starting an online business."
Try asking about: SEO, sales funnels, email marketing, dropshipping
What Should I Call It?
Prompt: "I'm starting a business that [what you do] for [who you help]. My brand personality is [describe: professional, sassy, warm, edgy]. Can you give me 20 business name ideas? Include some straightforward and some creative. For each name, tell me if the .com domain might be available."
No more pretending you understand confusing terms. And stop staring at a blank page trying to name your business—let AI generate options you can choose from.
05–06
Sell It & Address Their Doubts
Describe What You're Selling
Prompt: "I'm selling [your product]. It's for [who it's for]. Can you write 3 different descriptions: one that tells a story and connects emotionally, one that focuses on benefits, and one that's short and catchy. Keep each under 75 words."
You know what you're selling—putting it into words that actually sell is the hard part.
Why Wouldn't They Buy?
Prompt: "I'm selling [product/service] for $[price]. What doubts or concerns would stop someone from buying? List at least 8 objections, and for each one, tell me how I could address it."
Know their hesitations before they voice them, then answer proactively to build trust.
07
What Should I Post?
Never stare at a blank Instagram again

Copy/Paste This:
"I'm starting [your business] and need to build a following on [platform]. My target audience is [description]. Give me 15 post ideas that would get their attention—a mix of educational, entertaining, and personal content, not just sales pitches."
Why it works: Staring at a blank social media screen is paralyzing. This gives you a month of content ideas in seconds—authentic posts that attract your ideal customers.
08–09
Choose Your Platform & Take First Steps
Etsy? Shopify? Amazon?

"I'm selling [product type]. I'm deciding between Etsy, Shopify, and Amazon. Can you explain the pros and cons of each for a complete beginner? Include setup costs, fees, how much work is involved, and which is best for someone with [limited time/budget/just starting]."
Every platform has tradeoffs. Make informed decisions without spending weeks researching.
What Do I Actually Need?

"I want to start [your business idea]. I'm overwhelmed by everything I think I need to do. Can you give me a simple step-by-step checklist of ONLY the essential things I need to make my first sale? Assume I have [budget] and [hours per week]."
Cut through the noise and get a clear, prioritized path forward that's actually achievable.
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Am I Being Realistic?
Get honest feedback

Copy/Paste This:
"I'm planning to [your plan/goal]. Given that I have [time/budget constraints] and I'm [experience level], is this realistic? What am I underestimating? What am I overcomplicating? Give me honest feedback and adjust my plan to be more achievable."
Why it works: Sometimes you need a reality check—to either slow down or realize you're being way too cautious. AI gives you objective perspective on your timeline and goals.
Pro Tips for Better Results
  • Be specific: Replace vague details with real information about your situation
  • Say you don't understand: Type "Explain that more simply" anytime you're confused
  • Ask follow-ups: "Can you give me an example?" or "What if I don't have budget for that?"
  • You're in control: AI gives ideas—YOU decide what fits your vision