Claude AI Prompts for Business: 40 Templates That Actually Work

Claude’s strength is nuanced, context-aware writing. These 40 prompts are specifically designed to leverage Claude’s capabilities for business use.

Why These Prompts Work Better with Claude

Claude’s 200K context window and superior long-form writing make it ideal for: document analysis, detailed reports, nuanced writing, and complex strategy documents. These prompts are optimized accordingly.

Writing and Communication

1. ‘Write a 2,000-word strategy document on [topic] for an executive audience. Include: executive summary, context, 3 strategic options with pros/cons, recommendation with rationale, and implementation outline.’
2. ‘Analyze this 50-page report [paste] and provide: 5 key insights, 3 strategic implications, risks the report underestimates, and questions the report doesn’t address.’
3. ‘Write a difficult email to [recipient] about [sensitive topic]. Approach: direct but empathetic. Goal: [desired outcome]. Avoid: [what not to do].’
4. ‘Create a content style guide for [company type]. Include: brand voice attributes with examples, tone by channel, words we use/avoid, grammar and formatting standards.’

Analysis and Research

5. ‘Here is our company data [paste]. Identify: 3 positive trends, 2 concerning trends, 1 non-obvious insight, and 3 recommendations backed by the data.’
6. ‘Review this contract [paste] and flag: unusual clauses, missing standard protections, ambiguous language, and potential risks. Do not provide legal advice.’
7. ‘Analyze these 20 customer support tickets [paste]. Categorize by issue type, identify the top 3 root causes, and suggest product/process improvements.’

Strategy Development

8. ‘I run a [business type] with [details]. Create a 90-day growth plan with: week-by-week priorities, key metrics to track, and a risk assessment for each major initiative.’
9. ‘Conduct a SWOT analysis for [company/product] in [market]. Be specific — no generic points. Each factor should be actionable or have strategic implications.’

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