These ChatGPT prompts for business cover the recurring work of running a company: documenting processes, summarizing meetings, making decisions, analyzing feedback, and planning. Replace everything in [brackets] and add your own context for the best results. They also work in Claude and Gemini.
Part of ChatGPT Prompts. Last updated September 2026.
Business Prompts
1. Write a Standard Operating Procedure
Turn these notes into a step-by-step standard operating procedure for [process]. Include the purpose, who is responsible, numbered steps, and common mistakes to avoid. Notes: [paste notes]
2. Summarize a Meeting
Summarize this meeting transcript into: key decisions, action items with owners and deadlines, and open questions. Keep it under 200 words. [paste transcript]
3. Compare Options
We are deciding between [option A], [option B], and [option C] for [goal]. Our priorities are [cost, speed, quality, etc.]. Compare them in a table and recommend one, with the biggest risk of each.
4. Analyze Customer Feedback
Group this customer feedback into themes, count how often each appears, and suggest one practical improvement per theme. [paste feedback]
5. Draft a Policy
Draft a one-page [remote work / expenses / AI use] policy for a [size]-person [industry] business. Use plain language, clear rules, and a short FAQ. Flag anything that may need legal review.
6. Plan a Quarter
Help me plan next quarter. Our goals are [goals] and our constraints are [budget, team size]. Suggest three priorities, key milestones for each, and the metrics to track.
7. Write a Difficult Email
Draft a calm, professional email to [recipient] about [issue]. I want to [goal] while keeping the relationship positive. Keep it under 150 words.
8. Stress-Test an Idea
Here is a business idea: [idea]. Act as a skeptical investor. List the five biggest weaknesses and the question I most need to answer before going further.
Tips
- Upload real documents rather than describing them.
- Keep confidential data on business plans; see our AI governance policy template.
- Check figures and anything legal or financial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ChatGPT write business plans?
It can draft one from your notes and research. The strategy and numbers need your judgment. See AI for business planning.
Is it safe to paste business documents into ChatGPT?
Use ChatGPT Business or Enterprise for confidential material, and follow your company’s AI policy.
Do these prompts work in other tools?
Yes. They work in Claude, Gemini, and most AI assistants.