AI Prompts for Business & Productivity — Proposals, SOPs, Analysis

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Prompt 01

Competitor Intelligence Brief

Research [COMPETITOR NAME] and produce a competitive intelligence brief as if you are a McKinsey consultant preparing it for their direct competitor. Cover: (1) core value proposition in one sentence, (2) their pricing strategy and model, (3) 3 clear weaknesses visible from public signals, (4) 2 recent strategic moves and what they signal, (5) the 1 thing they do genuinely better than anyone else. Be specific and cite your sources.

Knowing your competitor well is not optional — it is a prerequisite for positioning. This prompt forces a rigorous, evidence-based analysis rather than surface-level observations.

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Prompt 02

Proposal That Wins Clients

Write a business proposal for [SERVICE/PROJECT] for [CLIENT TYPE]. Structure: (1) Executive Summary — their problem in their words, your solution in one paragraph. (2) Proposed Approach — 3-phase breakdown with clear deliverables. (3) Investment — pricing presented as value not cost. (4) Why Us — 2 specific proof points, not generic claims. (5) Next Steps — one clear action they need to take. Tone: confident, not salesy. Length: 600 words max.

Most proposals lose because they talk about the agency, not the client. This structure forces you to lead with their problem and earn the right to talk about your solution.

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Prompt 03

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Write a Standard Operating Procedure for [PROCESS NAME] at a [BUSINESS TYPE]. Include: Purpose (1 sentence), Scope (who this applies to), Prerequisites (tools/access needed), Step-by-step instructions (numbered, max 15 words per step), Decision tree for the 3 most common exceptions, Success criteria (how do we know it was done correctly), Revision history table. Audience: a new team member on their first day.

A good SOP eliminates the question 'how do we do this?' forever. Writing it for a first-day employee forces the clarity that experienced team members skip.

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Prompt 04

Performance Review — Manager's Draft

Write a performance review for [EMPLOYEE ROLE] who has [DESCRIBE THEIR PERFORMANCE: key achievements, areas for improvement, working style]. Format: (1) Strengths — 3 specific behaviours with examples. (2) Development Areas — 2 areas framed as growth opportunities not criticisms. (3) Goals for Next Period — 3 SMART goals. (4) Overall Rating Justification — 2 sentences. Tone: direct but constructive. No corporate platitudes.

Performance reviews written in vague corporate language help no one. This prompt forces specific behaviour-based feedback that actually drives improvement.

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Prompt 05

Pitch Deck Narrative Script

Write the verbal script for a [5/10]-minute investor pitch for [COMPANY NAME] — a [ONE-LINE DESCRIPTION] targeting [MARKET]. Structure: Problem (30 sec, visceral and specific), Solution (45 sec, clear mechanism), Market Size (30 sec, bottom-up TAM), Traction (1 min, best metrics first), Team (30 sec, why you specifically), Ask (30 sec, use of funds, return thesis). Tone: confident founder who has done the work, not a salesperson.

Most pitches lose investors in the first 60 seconds because the problem is not made viscerally real. This script structure leads with problem intensity before anything else.

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