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AI Business Plan Prompts Guide + Templates
Improve your chances of writing a great business plan with ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Anthropic’s Claude — with our collection of expertly crafted AI prompts.
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With this AI business planning guide, you’ll get:
AI prompt templates
Ten fine-tuned and field-tested prompt templates for ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.
Additional follow-up prompts
Optional AI prompts to strengthen sections of your business plan.
Advice from our experts
Tips for how (and how not to use) AI to write your business plan.
How to use these AI prompts
Follow these tips to get the most out of these AI prompts and produce the start of a working business plan.
Do not use a single massive prompt
AI tools generalize information. If you copy every prompt and try to generate a full business plan in one attempt—you will end up with a generic and lackluster plan.
So, take it one section at a time.
Check the results
AI also tends to make (a lot) of mistakes. It invents things and plays them off as facts. So, whenever you ask for specific information or financial data, you must verify it’s true. Start by asking the AI tool for sources, but then take the time to research and confirm them manually.
Personalize the prompts
These prompts have been fine-tuned to produce useful results. However, they do not accurately reflect the needs of every business. At a minimum, you should fill in anything outlined in brackets “[like this]” with your information. Add as much information about your business as possible for even better results.
Edit, edit, edit
As a reminder, while generative AI can produce usable results, the output will not be unique or accurately reflect your voice as a business owner. Review and update each section to fit your voice, highlight the right information, and remove unnecessary fluff.
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Frequently asked questions
AI, such as ChatGPT, can help write parts of a business plan, develop ideas, and overcome writer's block. However, it falls short in areas like financial planning and ongoing growth tracking, where dedicated tools like LivePlan are more effective. While AI isn't a complete business plan generator, it can be a valuable aid in writing a detailed plan when used correctly.
Good AI prompts are clear, detailed, and goal-oriented. Example: “Generate a detailed outline for a business plan focused on a startup organic grocery store in Eugene, Oregon. Additionally, provide suggestions for unique selling propositions and potential local partnerships.”
To write an effective AI prompt, define your objective, provide specific details or parameters, and clarify the desired format or tone. Additionally, be prepared to adjust and test the results until you achieve the desired result.
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