Business Prompts

Create comprehensive SaaS financial model. Components: 1. Revenue projections with cohort analysis. 2. Unit economics (CAC, LTV, LTV:CAC ratio). 3. Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) and churn modeling. 4. Operating expenses breakdown (COGS, S&M, R&D, G&A). 5. Cash flow statement with runway calculation. 6. Scenario planning (best case, base case, worst case). 7. Key metrics dashboard (ARR, NRR, Rule of 40). 8. Cap table and dilution modeling. Include sensitivity analysis and investor-ready formatting.

Create an agenda for an Agile Sprint Planning meeting. Steps: 1. Review previous sprint metrics (Velocity). 2. Define sprint goal. 3. Backlog refinement (Prioritize user stories). 4. Task estimation (Story points/Poker). 5. Capacity planning (Team availability). 6. Assign ownership of tasks. 7. Identify risks and dependencies. 8. Q&A and final commitment vote. Include timeboxing per section.

Draft comprehensive SaaS legal framework. Documents: 1. Terms of Service with acceptable use policy. 2. Privacy Policy compliant with GDPR and CCPA. 3. Service Level Agreement (SLA) with uptime guarantees. 4. Data Processing Agreement (DPA) for enterprise clients. 5. Cookie Policy and consent management. 6. Refund and cancellation policy. 7. Intellectual property and licensing terms. 8. Dispute resolution and arbitration clauses. Include plain language summaries and version control system.

Configure BGP for multi-homed enterprise network. Steps: 1. Obtain ASN and IP prefixes. 2. Configure eBGP neighbors with ISPs. 3. Implement route filtering (prefix lists/route maps). 4. Influence inbound traffic (AS path prepending). 5. Influence outbound traffic (Local Preference). 6. Set up BGP authentication (MD5). 7. Monitor adjacency and route propagation. 8. Implement Bogon filtering. Include failure failover testing scenario.

Generate a GDPR-compliant privacy policy for a mobile app. Clauses: 1. Data collection types (Personal, Usage). 2. Purpose of data processing. 3. Legal basis for processing. 4. Data retention period. 5. User rights (Access, Erasure, Portability). 6. Third-party data sharing. 7. Security measures. 8. Contact information for Data Protection Officer (DPO). Include cookie policy reference.

Write a luxury property listing description for a penthouse. Highlights: 1. Panoramic city views. 2. Smart home integration. 3. Chef's kitchen with marble countertops. 4. Private elevator access. 5. Rooftop terrace with jacuzzi. 6. Master suite with walk-in closet. 7. Building amenities (Gym, Concierge). 8. Neighborhood vibe (Walkability, dining). Use evocative language causing 'FOMO'.

Architect HIPAA-compliant patient data storage system. Requirements: 1. Data encryption at rest (AES-256). 2. Data encryption in transit (TLS 1.3). 3. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). 4. Audit logging of all access events. 5. Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with could provider. 6. Automated backup and disaster recovery. 7. De-identification mechanisms for research. 8. Intrusion Detection System (IDS). Include breach notification protocol.

Build a 3-year financial forecasting model for a SaaS startup. Inputs: 1. Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC). 2. Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) growth rate. 3. Churn rate. 4. Headcount expansion plan. 5. Operating expenses (OpEx). 6. Server/infrastructure costs. Outputs: 1. Cash flow statement. 2. P&L statement. 3. Burn rate analysis. 4. Break-even point calculation. Include sensitivity analysis scenarios.

Design comprehensive onboarding experience. Program: 1. Pre-boarding checklist (equipment, accounts, paperwork). 2. Day 1 welcome package and orientation schedule. 3. 30-day plan: role training, team introductions, tool setup. 4. 60-day plan: project assignments, skill development, feedback sessions. 5. 90-day plan: performance review, goal setting, culture integration. 6. Buddy system pairing and mentorship. 7. Learning resources and documentation library. 8. Regular check-ins and satisfaction surveys. Include manager guides and success metrics.

Draft a comprehensive job description for Senior Backend Engineer. Sections: 1. Company culture intro. 2. Role responsibilities (API design, database optimization). 3. Required skills (Node.js, PostgreSQL, AWS). 4. Nice-to-haves (Docker, Kubernetes). 5. Soft skills (Mentorship, communication). 6. Benefits and perks (Remote work, equity). 7. Interview process overview. 8. Diversity and inclusion statement.

Write 3 templates for LinkedIn connection requests. 1. Cold outreach to peer in industry. 2. Follow-up after meeting at an event. 3. Requesting information interview from alumni. Structure: Personalize, State context, Ask, Gratitude. Limit to 300 characters.

Create comprehensive financial forecasting system. Components: 1. Build three-statement model (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow). 2. Implement driver-based forecasting with key assumptions. 3. Create best-case, base-case, and worst-case scenarios. 4. Add sensitivity analysis for critical variables. 5. Include variance analysis comparing actuals vs forecast. 6. Build executive dashboard with KPIs and trends. 7. Implement rolling forecasts with monthly updates. 8. Add Monte Carlo simulation for risk assessment. Use Excel with VBA or Python with Pandas.

Plan a 2-day corporate team building retreat. Agenda: Day 1 (Icebreakers, Vision setting, Group challenge). Day 2 (Workshops, Outdoor activity, Closing dinner). Venues hints: Nature-focused resorts. Logistics: Transportation, dietary restrictions survey. Budget ranges.

Explain the law of supply and demand. Concepts: Equilibrium price, surplus, shortage. Shift factors: Income, Preferences, Substitutes. Diagram description: X (Quantity) and Y (Price) axes with intersecting curves.

Design KYC/AML compliance verification flow. Steps: 1. User document upload (Passport/ID). 2. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) data extraction. 3. Face liveness detection (biometrics). 4. Sanctions screening (OFAC, PEPS). 5. Address verification service (AVS). 6. Risk scoring model implementation. 7. Manual review queue for flagged cases. 8. Audit trail and record retention. Include webhook notifications for status updates.

Validate with lean startup methodology. Process: 1. Define riskiest assumption. 2. Create minimum viable product. 3. Build-Measure-Learn loop. 4. Customer interviews for insights. 5. Quantitative metrics tracking. 6. Pivot or persevere decisions. 7. Iterate rapidly. 8. Validated learning over vanity metrics. Start with landing page or prototype. Test willingness to pay early. Fail fast and cheap.

Build customer feedback system. Loop: 1. Collect feedback (surveys, interviews, support tickets, usage data). 2. Analyze and categorize. 3. Prioritize based on impact and frequency. 4. Act on insights (product changes, process improvements). 5. Close the loop (tell customers what changed). 6. Measure impact. Use NPS, CSAT, CES metrics. Make feedback easy. Show you listen. Continuous improvement cycle.

Structure IP licensing deals. Agreement components: 1. Scope of license (exclusive vs non-exclusive). 2. Territory and duration. 3. License fees (upfront, royalties, minimums). 4. Usage rights and restrictions. 5. Quality control provisions. 6. Reporting and audit rights. 7. Termination clauses. 8. Warranties and indemnification. Protect your IP. Define allowed uses clearly. Revenue without operational overhead. Use legal counsel.

Calculate customer lifetime value. Formula: Average Order Value × Purchase Frequency × Customer Lifespan. Approaches: 1. Historical (actual data). 2. Predictive (cohort analysis). 3. Segment by customer type. 4. Factor in churn rate. 5. Include gross margin. 6. Discount future cash flows (NPV). 7. Track LTV trends. 8. Optimize to increase LTV. LTV:CAC ratio crucial for sustainability. Aim to maximize LTV through retention.

Implement Scrum framework. Elements: 1. Product backlog (prioritized list). 2. Sprint planning (2-4 week sprints). 3. Daily standups (15 min sync). 4. Sprint review (demo to stakeholders). 5. Sprint retrospective (team improvement). 6. Roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Team). 7. Burndown charts. 8. Definition of Done. Use tools like Jira. Focus on delivering value incrementally. Adapt based on retros.

Build customer success playbooks. Components: 1. Onboarding playbook (30/60/90 days). 2. Adoption playbook (feature usage). 3. Expansion playbook (upsell triggers). 4. Renewal playbook (health scoring). 5. At-risk playbook (churn prevention). 6. Champion building playbook (advocacy). 7. Segmentation by customer tier. 8. Success metrics and activities. Document best practices. Scale CS team. Proactive not reactive. Tie CS to revenue outcomes.

Analyze competitors comprehensively. Framework: 1. Identify direct and indirect competitors. 2. Product/service comparison. 3. Pricing strategy. 4. Marketing channels and messaging. 5. Strengths and weaknesses. 6. Market positioning. 7. Customer reviews analysis. 8. Technology stack (for tech companies). Use tools like SimilarWeb, SEMrush. Create comparison matrix. Find white space opportunities.

Develop nonprofit fundraising. Channels: 1. Individual donors (cultivation and stewardship). 2. Corporate sponsors (alignment with CSR). 3. Foundation grants (proposal writing). 4. Events (galas, auctions, runs). 5. Online campaigns (crowdfunding). 6. Major gifts programs. 7. Planned giving (bequests). 8. Membership programs. Focus on donor retention. Show impact. Build relationships. Diversify funding sources. Stewardship as important as acquisition.

Implement NPS program. Process: 1. Survey timing (post-interaction or periodic). 2. Question: 'How likely to recommend 0-10?' 3. Categorize: Promoters (9-10), Passives (7-8), Detractors (0-6). 4. Calculate: %Promoters - %Detractors. 5. Follow-up questions for context. 6. Close the loop with respondents. 7. Root cause analysis. 8. Track trends over time. Use for customer sentiment. Benchmarks vary by industry. Focus on improving score by addressing detractors.

Implement OKRs effectively. Structure: 1. Objective (what you want to achieve - qualitative). 2. Key Results (how you measure - quantitative, 3-5 per objective). 3. Quarterly cadence. 4. Company, team, and individual OKRs. 5. Ambitious yet achievable (70% completion is good). 6. Regular check-ins. 7. Public visibility. 8. Separate from performance reviews. Focus on outcomes not outputs. Align across organization.

Reduce customer churn. Strategies: 1. Identify at-risk customers (engagement signals). 2. Proactive outreach before churn. 3. Improve onboarding experience. 4. Regular customer success check-ins. 5. Feature adoption programs. 6. Win-back campaigns. 7. Cancel flow optimization (save offers). 8. Address product gaps. Calculate: Churned Customers ÷ Total Customers. Even small reductions compound. Focus on high-value segments first.

Structure partnership agreements. Elements: 1. Partnership type (strategic, revenue-share, co-marketing). 2. Mutual value propositions. 3. Responsibilities and deliverables. 4. Revenue or lead sharing structure. 5. Term and renewal. 6. Performance metrics and reporting. 7. Exclusivity clauses if any. 8. Termination conditions. Start with pilot. Align incentives. Clear communication. Document everything. Review performance regularly.

Implement performance reviews. Framework: 1. Goal setting (beginning of period). 2. Regular 1-on-1s (weekly/bi-weekly). 3. Mid-year check-in. 4. Annual review (achievements, areas for growth). 5. 360-degree feedback. 6. Self-assessment component. 7. Development plan. 8. Compensation decisions separate. Focus on growth not punishment. Document throughout year. Make it dialogue not monologue.

Manage equity and cap table. Considerations: 1. Founder vesting (4-year, 1-year cliff). 2. Employee stock options (ISOs vs NSOs). 3. Option pool size (10-20% pre-funding). 4. Strike price and 409A valuation. 5. Equity grants for key hires. 6. Dilution from funding rounds. 7. Secondary sales policies. 8. Cap table modeling. Use Carta or similar. Keep equity competitive but not excessive. Refresh grants for retention.

Handle crises with communication plan. Framework: 1. Identify potential crises. 2. Crisis response team. 3. Communication protocols (who says what, when). 4. Internal communication first. 5. External stakeholder messaging. 6. Media strategy if needed. 7. Social media monitoring and response. 8. Post-crisis review. Be transparent, quick, and empathetic. Have templates ready. Practice scenarios. Speed matters.

Prepare effective board meetings. Deck structure: 1. Business updates (metrics dashboard). 2. Progress since last meeting. 3. Highlight wins. 4. Key challenges and asks. 5. Strategic initiatives. 6. Financial performance. 7. Team updates. 8. Looking ahead. Send materials in advance. Be transparent about problems. Use board's expertise. Follow up on action items. Typically monthly or quarterly.

Optimize retail merchandising. Strategies: 1. Product placement (eye level, end caps). 2. Planogram optimization. 3. Seasonal displays and themes. 4. Cross-merchandising complementary products. 5. Signage and pricing clarity. 6. Inventory visibility. 7. Store traffic flow design. 8. Impulse buy positioning. Use data on sales per square foot. Test and iterate layouts. Visual appeal matters. Balance bestsellers with discovery.

Create business model with canvas. Components: 1. Value Propositions (what you offer). 2. Customer Segments (who you serve). 3. Channels (how customers find you). 4. Customer Relationships (engagement type). 5. Revenue Streams (how you make money). 6. Key Resources (assets needed). 7. Key Activities (what you do). 8. Key Partnerships (who helps). 9. Cost Structure (expenses). Use for lean validation and iteration.

Conduct M&A due diligence. Checklist: 1. Financial (3+ years statements, audit). 2. Legal (contracts, litigation, IP). 3. Commercial (customers, retention, pipeline). 4. Technical (code quality, tech debt, security). 5. Team (org chart, key person risk). 6. Operations (scalability, dependencies). 7. Cultural fit. 8. Synergies identification. Use data room. Bring advisors (legal, financial, technical). Red flags: declining metrics, customer concentration, legal issues.

Track key SaaS metrics. Core metrics: 1. MRR/ARR (monthly/annual recurring revenue). 2. Growth rate (MoM, YoY). 3. CAC and LTV. 4. Churn rate (customer and revenue). 5. NRR (net revenue retention). 6. ACV (average contract value). 7. Expansion revenue. 8. Cash runway. Use tools like ChartMogul or build custom. Monitor daily. Segment by plan, channel, cohort. Share with team regularly.

Optimize e-commerce fulfillment. Strategy: 1. Fulfillment model (in-house, 3PL, dropship). 2. Warehouse location optimization. 3. Order management system. 4. Picking and packing efficiency. 5. Shipping carrier negotiation. 6. Returns process streamlining. 7. International expansion (duties, compliance). 8. Peak season scaling. Use automation where possible. Focus on speed and accuracy. Customer experience crucial. Monitor fulfillment KPIs.

Calculate and optimize CAC. Formula: Total Sales & Marketing Costs ÷ Number of New Customers. Best practices: 1. Segment by channel. 2. Include all costs (tools, salaries, ads). 3. Track cohorts over time. 4. Compare to LTV (LTV:CAC ratio should be 3:1). 5. Payback period (ideally < 12 months). 6. Optimize high-CAC channels. 7. Increase conversion rates. 8. Retention reduces effective CAC.

Achieve and measure PMF. Indicators: 1. Sean Ellis test ('how disappointed if product went away?' >40% 'very'). 2. Organic growth and word-of-mouth. 3. High retention rates. 4. Users getting core value quickly. 5. Revenue growth acceleration. 6. Qualitative: strong customer enthusiasm. Before PMF: talk to users constantly, iterate quickly. After PMF: scale efficiently. Don't scale prematurely. PMF is not permanent - can lose it.

Design effective onboarding. Program: 1. Pre-boarding (before day 1). 2. Day 1 welcome and setup. 3. Week 1 (company culture, meet team). 4. Month 1 (role training, quick wins). 5. 90-day plan with checkpoints. 6. Buddy system for support. 7. Feedback loops. 8. Documentation and resources. Use onboarding software. Create checklist. Measure time-to-productivity. Great onboarding improves retention.

Scale through process documentation. Approach: 1. Document recurring processes. 2. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 3. Decision-making frameworks. 4. Tools and system guides. 5. Video walkthroughs. 6. Knowledge base. 7. Version control for updates. 8. Ownership assignment. Use Notion or Confluence. Document as you go. Enables delegation and consistency. Critical for growth.

Build financial projections. Components: 1. Revenue forecast (customers × price × conversion). 2. Cost of Goods Sold. 3. Operating expenses (fixed + variable). 4. EBITDA and net income. 5. Cash flow statement. 6. Balance sheet projections. 7. Break-even analysis. 8. Scenario modeling (best/worst/realistic). Use conservative assumptions. Update monthly. Essential for fundraising.

Manage remote teams effectively. Practices: 1. Over-communicate (async + sync). 2. Clear documentation culture. 3. Regular video check-ins. 4. Define working hours/availability. 5. Trust and autonomy. 6. Results over activity. 7. Virtual team building. 8. Right tools (Slack, Zoom, Notion). Set expectations clearly. Create rituals. Combat isolation. Respect time zones. Measure outcomes not hours.

Develop franchise model. Components: 1. Proven concept and unit economics. 2. Franchise agreement (legal document). 3. Franchise fee structure (initial + ongoing royalties). 4. Training program for franchisees. 5. Operations manual (detailed SOPs). 6. Marketing support and brand guidelines. 7. Territory rights. 8. Quality control and audits. Requires FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document). Scale through others' capital. Maintain brand consistency.

Optimize pricing strategy. Models: 1. Cost-plus (cost + margin). 2. Value-based (customer willingness to pay). 3. Competitive (market rates). 4. Penetration (low to gain share). 5. Premium (high for positioning). 6. Freemium (free + paid tiers). 7. Usage-based. 8. Dynamic pricing. Test with A/B experiments. Anchor with high tier. Use decoy pricing. Regularly review and adjust. Price is a lever for positioning.

Develop business continuity plan. Components: 1. Risk assessment (identify threats). 2. Business impact analysis. 3. Critical business functions prioritization. 4. Recovery strategies for each function. 5. Emergency response procedures. 6. Communication plan. 7. Backup systems and data. 8. Regular testing and updates. Include DR for IT systems. Define RPO and RTO. Document contact information. Train team. Hope for best, plan for worst.

Productize consulting services. Strategy: 1. Identify repeatable deliverables. 2. Package into fixed-scope offerings. 3. Value-based pricing not hourly. 4. Templates and frameworks. 5. Tier offerings (good/better/best). 6. Clear process and timeline. 7. Reduce customization. 8. Scale with junior talent. Benefits: predictability, scalability, higher margins. Combine with retainers. Build IP assets. Move from time-for-money to leverage.

Optimize supply chain operations. Areas: 1. Demand forecasting (historical + trends). 2. Inventory optimization (EOQ, safety stock). 3. Supplier management (diversification, terms). 4. Logistics efficiency (routes, modes). 5. Warehouse operations. 6. Just-in-time vs buffer inventory. 7. Technology integration (ERP, WMS). 8. Risk management (disruption planning). Use data analytics. Reduce carrying costs. Balance service level with efficiency. Build supplier relationships.

Optimize subscription business. Levers: 1. Pricing tiers and packaging. 2. Free trial vs freemium. 3. Seamless signup and payment. 4. Onboarding for activation. 5. Feature gating and upsells. 6. Dunning for failed payments. 7. Pause option instead of cancel. 8. Annual prepay incentives. Focus on LTV:CAC and retention. Monthly vs annual billing considerations. Self-serve vs sales-assisted. Optimize each funnel stage.

Define company culture intentionally. Process: 1. Identify core values (3-5, specific not generic). 2. Define behaviors that demonstrate values. 3. Hire for culture add not fit. 4. Integrate in all processes (hiring, reviews, decisions). 5. Leadership models values. 6. Celebrate value-aligned wins. 7. Address violations. 8. Evolve as company grows. Values should be actionable. Culture is what you do not what you say.

Create compelling pitch deck. Slide structure: 1. Problem (pain point). 2. Solution (your product). 3. Market Opportunity (TAM/SAM/SOM). 4. Product Demo. 5. Business Model. 6. Traction (metrics, growth). 7. Competition (differentiation). 8. Team (why you). 9. Financials. 10. Ask (amount raising, use of funds). Keep to 10-15 slides. Tell a story. Practice delivery. Visual over text.