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Free AI prompt templates for small business

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199 copy-ready prompts for everyday work in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot. Each one is built on Role, Context, Task and Format, explains every blank, shows a filled-in example from a free lesson, and tells you how to check the answer before you use it.

By job

Customer emails

Reviews and reputation

Meetings and notes

Quotes and estimates

Follow-ups

Collections and billing

SOPs and operations

Hiring and HR

Marketing and social

Sales

Reports and planning

By industry

Trades

After-hours voicemail script promptAI agent test messages promptAppointment reminder text promptBefore-and-after job post promptCancellation request reply promptCash flow summary for owners promptChange order email promptCustomer call notes summary promptDeclined card notice promptDeposit request email prompt"Do you service my area?" reply promptElectrical bid scope of work promptEmergency service request triage promptEmployee handbook section promptEmployee newsletter promptEmployee recognition message promptGood, better, best options promptGoogle Business Profile post promptHome maintenance tips email prompt"How much does it cost?" reply promptHVAC estimate description promptIncident report promptInterview questions promptInvoice email promptJob completion summary promptJob description promptJob post promptMaintenance agreement renewal promptMissed call text back promptObjection handling promptPermit and inspection explainer promptPhone screen summary promptPost-job care instructions promptQuestions to ask before you quote promptQuote email promptQuote follow-up email promptReceipt details extraction promptReferral request promptRental property repair coordination promptSafety toolbox talk promptSeasonal tune-up promo promptService appointment confirmation promptService call follow-up message promptService delay update promptTech daily job briefing promptTechnician on the way text promptUpsell offer email promptWarranty claim reply promptWebsite service page copy promptWeekly leads summary promptWeekly team report prompt"What do I do until you get here?" prompt

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Accounting

Bookkeeping client onboarding email promptClient quarterly review recap promptConsultation booking confirmation promptEngagement letter draft promptEstimated tax payment reminder promptExit interview questions promptExpense categorization promptExpense report summary promptFinal notice for an overdue invoice promptFix reply tone promptHiring manager intake promptInvoice dispute reply promptMissing documents request promptMonth-end close checklist promptNew hire onboarding checklist promptPayment plan offer promptPayment reminder email promptTax extension explanation email promptTax refund status reply promptTax season client checklist prompt

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Law

Candidate pipeline update promptClient case update email promptConsultation booking confirmation promptCourt date reminder email promptEngagement letter draft promptLegal intake summary promptPlain-English document summary prompt

Insurance

Annual coverage review invite promptCandidate follow-up after interview promptClaim documents request promptClaim intake questions promptClaim status update email promptConsultation booking confirmation promptCoverage question reply promptPolicy renewal reminder prompt

Recruiting

Candidate follow-up after interview promptCandidate outreach message promptCandidate pipeline update promptCandidate skills task promptHiring manager intake promptInterview debrief agenda promptInterview scorecard promptPanel interview question split promptPhone screen summary promptReference check questions prompt

Real estate

Buyer inquiry reply promptConsultation booking confirmation promptListing description promptNeighborhood guide promptOpen house follow-up promptPrice reduction announcement promptRental property repair coordination promptShowing feedback request prompt

Marketing

Ad copy variations promptBlog post to social posts promptBrand voice guide promptBudget variance explanation promptCandidate skills task promptCase study draft promptClient monthly report promptContent calendar promptCreative brief promptDecline a request politely promptDiscovery call prep promptEmail subject lines promptLanding page headline promptLead magnet outline promptLead magnet welcome email promptLead nurture email sequence promptPromotional text message promptProposal summary promptSocial post ideas prompt

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Sales

30-60-90 day plan promptAccount plan promptCold outreach email promptDemo no-show follow-up promptDemo request reply promptDiscovery call prep promptLanding page headline promptLead no-response follow-up promptLead qualification promptObjection handling promptProposal summary promptQuote follow-up email promptSales follow-up after demo promptSales pipeline review promptStalled deal follow-up prompt

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Operations

Checklist from SOP promptFirst-week training plan promptIncident report promptIT and maintenance request reply promptLate order apology email promptMaintenance request triage promptMonth-end close checklist promptOffer letter draft promptPlain-English document summary promptReimbursement decision email promptRequest for quote email promptSOP writer promptTraining quiz from SOP promptVendor late order follow-up promptVendor onboarding checklist promptVendor payment terms request promptVendor performance review prompt

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Finance

Budget variance explanation promptCash flow summary for owners promptExpense categorization promptExpense report summary promptFinal notice for an overdue invoice promptInvoice dispute reply promptInvoice email promptMonth-end close checklist promptPayment plan offer promptPayment reminder email promptReceipt details extraction promptReimbursement decision email promptVendor payment terms request prompt

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By tool

Every template works in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot. Here they are grouped by the tool you practice them in, in the free lessons.

Practice in ChatGPT

30-60-90 day plan promptAccount plan promptAction items table promptAd copy variations promptAngry customer call talking points promptAnnual coverage review invite promptAppointment reschedule reply promptBefore-and-after job post promptBilling question reply promptBlog post outline promptBlog post to social posts promptBookkeeping client onboarding email promptBrand voice guide promptBudget variance explanation promptBuyer inquiry reply promptCancellation request reply promptCandidate follow-up after interview promptCandidate outreach message promptCandidate pipeline update promptCandidate rejection email promptCandidate skills task promptCase study draft promptCash flow summary for owners promptChange order email promptCheck reply promises promptChecklist from SOP promptClaim documents request promptClaim intake questions promptClaim status update email promptClient case update email promptClient monthly report promptClient quarterly review recap promptCold outreach email promptConsultation booking confirmation promptCourt date reminder email promptCoverage question reply promptCreative brief promptCustomer complaint reply promptCustomer feedback survey questions promptCustomer welcome email promptDecision log promptDecline a request politely promptDeclined card notice promptDeposit request email promptDiscovery call prep promptElectrical bid scope of work promptEmail newsletter promptEmail thread summary promptEmail to task list promptEmployee handbook section promptEmployee newsletter promptEmployee recognition message promptEngagement letter draft promptEstimated tax payment reminder promptEvent invitation email promptExit interview questions promptFinal notice for an overdue invoice promptFirst-week training plan promptFix reply tone promptGood, better, best options promptGoogle Business Profile post promptHiring manager intake promptHoliday hours announcement promptHVAC estimate description promptIncident report promptInternal announcement promptInterview debrief agenda promptInterview questions promptInterview scheduling email promptInterview scorecard promptInvoice dispute reply promptInvoice email promptJob description promptJob post promptLate order apology email promptLegal intake summary promptLinkedIn post promptListing description promptMeeting agenda promptMeeting recap email promptMeeting request email promptMissed appointment follow-up promptMissed call text back promptMissing documents request promptMonth-end close checklist promptNegative review response promptNeighborhood guide promptNew hire onboarding checklist promptNew service announcement email promptObjection handling promptOffer letter draft promptOne-on-one meeting prep promptOpen house follow-up promptOut-of-office auto-reply promptPanel interview question split promptPayment plan offer promptPayment received thank-you promptPayment reminder email promptPerformance review draft promptPhone screen summary promptPlain-English document summary promptPolicy renewal reminder promptPositive review thank-you promptPresentation outline promptPrice increase announcement promptPrice reduction announcement promptProcess improvement ideas promptProduct description promptProject status update promptProposal summary promptQuote email promptReference check questions promptReferral request promptRefund request reply promptReview request text message promptSafety toolbox talk promptSale or promotion announcement promptSales follow-up after demo promptSeasonal tune-up promo promptService appointment confirmation promptService delay update promptShift handoff notes promptShift schedule announcement promptShowing feedback request promptSOP writer promptStaff AI training plan promptStaff AI use policy promptSurvey results summary promptTax extension explanation email promptTax refund status reply promptTax season client checklist promptTechnician on the way text promptTestimonial request promptTime-off request reply promptTraining quiz from SOP promptVendor onboarding checklist promptVendor quote comparison promptWarranty claim reply promptWebsite service page copy promptWin-back email promptWrong order reply prompt

Practice in Lovable

After-hours voicemail script promptAI agent test messages promptDemo no-show follow-up promptDemo request reply promptEmergency service request triage promptExpense report summary promptIT and maintenance request reply promptLanding page headline promptLead magnet outline promptLead magnet welcome email promptLead no-response follow-up promptLead nurture email sequence promptLead qualification promptLovable web form promptMaintenance request triage promptPermit and inspection explainer promptPolicy summary for staff promptQuestions to ask before you quote promptQuote follow-up email promptReimbursement decision email promptWeekly leads summary prompt"What do I do until you get here?" prompt

Practice in n8n

After-hours voicemail script promptAI agent system message promptAI agent test messages promptAppointment reminder text promptAutomation candidates promptAutomation time savings estimate promptContent calendar promptCustomer call notes summary promptCustomer intake form questions promptDaily priorities plan promptDemo no-show follow-up promptDemo request reply prompt"Do you service my area?" reply promptEmail subject lines promptEmergency service request triage promptExpense categorization promptExpense report summary promptFAQ from customer emails promptFAQ-based customer reply promptGoogle Sheets columns plan promptHome maintenance tips email prompt"How much does it cost?" reply promptIT and maintenance request reply promptJob completion summary promptLanding page headline promptLead magnet outline promptLead magnet welcome email promptLead no-response follow-up promptLead nurture email sequence promptLead qualification promptLovable web form promptMaintenance agreement renewal promptMaintenance request triage promptn8n error troubleshooting promptn8n workflow documentation promptPermit and inspection explainer promptPolicy summary for staff promptPost-job care instructions promptPromotional text message promptQuestions to ask before you quote promptQuote follow-up email promptReceipt details extraction promptReimbursement decision email promptRental property repair coordination promptRequest for quote email promptReview request email promptSales pipeline review promptService call follow-up message promptSocial post ideas promptStalled deal follow-up promptTech daily job briefing promptUpsell offer email promptVendor late order follow-up promptVendor payment terms request promptVendor performance review promptWeekly leads summary promptWeekly team report prompt"What do I do until you get here?" prompt

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How every module works

Each step is shown on the left, with a cursor pointing to exactly where to click. You do the same thing on the right, in a practice copy of the real tool. Get it right and it moves on. Nothing touches your real accounts until you're ready to build it for real.

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