40 AI Prompts for Creative Small Business Owners

ou’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder” and let me tell you, AI has made a lot of our daily tasks so much easier. Whether you’re trying to find a starting point or looking to gain more clarity on a topic or even creating content for your blog, social media or website, chatGPT can be a game changer.

I don’t know about you, but for me, the business-y (yes that’s the technical term) side of being a creative artist just isn’t that fun especially when you’re first starting out. Business strategy, market research, finding your niche, social media, SEO, email marketing, product development, pricing, client acquisition, financial planning, contracts, portfolio building, networking … are your armpits sweating yet?

Don’t worry, there’s help

I’ve compiled a list of AI prompts for you to use to get clarity on these business topics a lot quicker and with a lot less stress. Let’s dive in to the 8 different prompt lists.

Business Planning Prompts

1. What are the current trends in the [your industry] market?

2. How can I create a comprehensive business plan for my [your offering] business?

3. How do I identify a profitable niche within the [your offering/skill] market?

4. What are some effective strategies for scaling up my [your offering/skill] business?

5. How can I analyze my competitors in the [your industry] industry?

Marketing Prompts

1. What are the best social media platforms for promoting my [your offerings]?

2. Can you suggest content ideas for my [your offering] blog or social media channels?

3. What are some SEO strategies for improving my [your industry or offering] website’s visibility?

4. How can I create an effective email marketing campaign for my [your industry or offering] business?

5. How can I find and approach potential collaborators or influencers in the [your industry] community?

Product Development Prompts

1. What are some unique product ideas for my [your offering] business?

2. How should I price my digital products, like [one offering] or [another offering]?

3. How can I gather and utilize customer feedback to improve my products?

4. What steps should I take to ensure a successful product launch for my new [new offering]?

5. What are some ways to diversify my product offerings in the [your industry] market?

Client Relations Prompts

1. What are some effective methods for acquiring new clients for [your service] services?

2. How can I manage multiple [your skill] projects effectively?

3. What are some best practices for communicating with clients about their [your skill] needs?

4. How can I create attractive service packages for my [your industry] business?

5. What strategies can I use to retain clients and encourage repeat business?

Finance Prompts

1. How should I budget for my [your industry] business?

2. What are some alternative income streams for [your skill] besides commissions?

3. How can I create a long-term financial plan for my creative business?

4. When and how should I adjust my pricing for [your service] services?

5. What are some tools or methods for tracking business expenses effectively?

Legal Prompts

1. What should I include in a freelance contract for [your service] services?

2. How can I protect my artwork and designs from being copied?

3. What are the steps to register my [industry] business legally?

4. What tax deductions can I take advantage of as a [your title]?

5. How should I handle disputes or disagreements with clients professionally?

Personal Development Prompts

1. What are some advanced techniques for improving my [specific topic] skills?

2. How can I maintain a healthy work-life balance as a [your title]?

3. What are some strategies to overcome creative block in my [your industry] work?

4. How can I build an impressive portfolio to attract high-paying clients?

5. What are some effective ways to network with other creatives and industry professionals?

Customer Engagement Prompts

1. How can I create an engaged community around my [your industry] brand?

2. What questions should I include in a customer survey to gain insights into their preferences?

3. How can I enhance the customer experience on my online store?

4. What are some ideas for loyalty programs to reward my regular customers?

5. How can I organize virtual or in-person events to showcase my artwork?

I really hope you found these helpful. Keep in mind that it can be a good idea to keep all of the questions in the same “chat thread” because the AI bot will use your questions and information to tailor the answers as it gets to know you. The more information given, the more unique-to-you answers you’ll get.

Happy chatting!