11 ChatGPT Prompts for Business Ideas

Finding the right business idea can be tough. I’ve put together 11 powerful ChatGPT prompts that will help you generate specific, actionable business ideas tailored to your unique situation.

These prompts work best when you give ChatGPT specific, honest information about yourself and your goals. Don’t be afraid to run the same prompt multiple times with slight variations – sometimes the second or third attempt yields the best ideas.

1. The Passion & Skill Intersection

This prompt helps you find business ideas at the crossroads of what you love and what you’re good at.

The prompt:

Act as a business strategist specializing in personal brand development. I want to brainstorm business ideas that merge my core passions and skills.

– **My Top 3 Passions:** [List 3 things you genuinely love doing or learning about]
– **My Top 3 Professional Skills:** [List 3 skills you are proficient in]
– **My Top 3 Personal Strengths:** [List 3 inherent strengths]
– **My Available Time Commitment:** [Your time availability]
– **My Initial Budget Range:** [Your budget range]
– **Desired Business Type:** [Your preferred business model]

Generate 5 distinct business concepts based *solely* on the intersection of these inputs. For each concept, describe:

– The core offering.
– The target audience.
– A potential unique selling proposition (USP).
– Initial steps to validate the idea.

This prompt works because it focuses on what makes you unique – the specific combination of your passions and skills often reveals business opportunities that others might miss.

2. The Problem Solver

This prompt turns problems you’ve noticed into potential business solutions.

The prompt:

Act as an innovation consultant focused on identifying market gaps. I want to develop business ideas that solve specific problems I’ve observed or experienced.

– **Problem Area 1:** [Describe a specific problem or inefficiency you’ve noticed]
– **Who experiences this problem?** [Describe the demographic/group]
– **Why existing solutions are inadequate:** [Explain shortcomings of current options]
– **Problem Area 2 (Optional):** [Describe a second problem]
– **Who experiences this problem? (Optional):** [Describe demographic]
– **Why existing solutions are inadequate? (Optional):** [Explain shortcomings]
– **My Relevant Skills/Resources:** [Mention any skills or resources you have that could help solve this]
– **Desired Business Scale:** [Your preferred business scale]

Brainstorm 3-5 business solutions for the described problem(s). For each:

– Outline the solution/service/product.
– Suggest a potential business model.
– Identify key risks and challenges.

Many successful businesses start by solving a real problem. This prompt helps you turn your frustrations into business opportunities.

3. The Market Trend Rider

This prompt helps you create businesses that take advantage of emerging trends.

The prompt:

Act as a market futurist and trend analyst. I want to capitalize on emerging trends.

– **Emerging Trend 1:** [Identify a specific trend]
– **Emerging Trend 2:** [Identify another trend]
– **My Industry Background (if any):** [Your background]
– **My Target Audience Interest:** [Your preferred audience]
– **My Preferred Business Model:** [Your preferred business model]
– **My Risk Tolerance:** [Low, Medium, High]

Generate 5 business ideas that sit at the intersection of these trends, tailored to my background and target audience preference. For each idea, explain:

– How it uses the specified trend(s).
– The potential target market segment.
– Possible monetization strategies.
– Why it might have long-term potential.

Timing is everything in business. This prompt helps you identify opportunities based on what’s gaining momentum right now.

4. The Niche Dominator

This prompt helps you find specialized niches where you can stand out.

The prompt:

Act as a niche market identification specialist. I want to find underserved or hyper-specific niches where I can build a business.

– **Broad Interest Area:** [Select a general market]
– **My Specific Angle/Experience within this area:** [Describe your unique perspective or sub-interest]
– **Potential Target Demographics:** [Suggest groups who might share this specific angle]
– **Known Competitors (if any):** [List any existing businesses serving a similar niche]
– **Desired Business Offering:** [Your preferred business offering]

Identify 3-5 hyper-specific niche business ideas within my broad interest area, using my specific angle. For each:

– Define the precise niche target audience.
– Propose a core product/service tailored to them.
– Suggest how to reach this niche audience.
– Explain the potential competitive advantage.

Sometimes the best opportunity isn’t in trying to please everyone – it’s in going deep with a specific group. This prompt helps you find those opportunities.

5. The Geographic Opportunity Seeker

This prompt helps you find business ideas specific to your local area.

The prompt:

Act as a local economic development consultant. I want to identify business opportunities specific to my geographic area.

– **My City/Region:** [Specify your location]
– **Observable Local Needs/Gaps:** [Describe services or products lacking locally]
– **Local Strengths/Assets:** [Mention unique local features, industries, or resources]
– **Target Customer Profile (Local):** [Describe your ideal local customer]
– **My Connection to the Community:** [Describe your relationship to the local community]
– **Preferred Business Type:** [Your preferred local business model]

Generate 5 business ideas specifically tailored to the opportunities and characteristics of my location. For each:

– Explain how it addresses a local need or uses a local strength.
– Describe the ideal local customer.
– Suggest potential location types (if applicable).
– Outline initial community engagement strategies.

Local businesses have built-in advantages. This prompt helps you spot opportunities in your own backyard that outsiders might miss.

6. The Sustainability & Impact Entrepreneur

This prompt helps you create a business that makes a positive difference.

The prompt:

Act as a social enterprise advisor. I want to build a business with a strong positive environmental or social impact mission.

– **Core Mission/Impact Area:** [Specify the impact you want to make]
– **Target Beneficiary (if applicable):** [Who benefits from your impact?]
– **Potential Business Models:** [Your preferred impact business models]
– **My Relevant Experience/Passion:** [Connect your background to the mission]
– **Desired Profitability Level:** [Your profitability goals]

Generate 5 business ideas centered around my Core Mission/Impact Area. For each idea:

– Clearly define the dual value proposition (customer value + impact value).
– Suggest a sustainable business model.
– Outline key partnerships needed.
– Describe how impact would be measured.

Purpose-driven businesses are growing in popularity. This prompt helps you create something that’s good for both business and the world.

7. The Low-Budget Bootstrapper

This prompt helps you start a business with minimal upfront investment.

The prompt:

Act as a startup coach specializing in lean methodologies. I need business ideas that can be started with minimal capital investment.

– **Maximum Initial Investment:** [Specify a low budget]
– **My Available ‘Sweat Equity’ Resources:** [List skills you can use instead of money]
– **Tools/Assets I Already Own:** [List relevant things you have]
– **Time Commitment:** [Your available time]
– **Desired First Revenue Goal:** [Your initial revenue target]
– **Type of Business Preferred:** [Your preferred low-cost business type]

Generate 5 ultra-low-cost business ideas I can start based on my resources and constraints. For each:

– Detail the specific service/product.
– Outline the absolute essential startup costs (if any).
– Suggest immediate first steps to get the first client/sale using only sweat equity.
– Propose a simple pricing strategy.

You don’t need a huge budget to start a successful business. This prompt helps you find ideas that match your current resources.

8. The Existing Asset Leverager

This prompt helps you turn assets you already have into business opportunities.

The prompt:

Act as a business consultant focused on asset monetization. I want to brainstorm business ideas that use assets I already possess or have access to.

– **Asset 1:** [Describe an underutilized asset]
– **Asset 2:** [Describe another asset]
– **Asset 3 (Optional):** [Describe a third asset]
– **My Goal for Leveraging These Assets:** [Your goal]
– **My Relevant Skills:** [List skills that could help utilize these assets]

Generate 3-5 business ideas centered around monetizing or using my assets. For each idea:

– Explain *how* the asset(s) form the core of the business.
– Identify the target customer who would value access to or output from this asset.
– Suggest potential revenue models.
– Outline the primary activities required to operate the business.

Sometimes the best business ideas come from looking at what you already have. This prompt helps you spot opportunities right under your nose.

9. The B2B Specialist

This prompt helps you create a business that serves other businesses.

The prompt:

Act as a B2B market analyst. I want to identify business ideas specifically targeting other businesses as customers.

– **Industry I Know Well / Want to Target:** [Specify an industry]
– **Potential Pain Points for Businesses in this Industry:** [Think about their challenges]
– **My Expertise/Skills Applicable to B2B:** [Your B2B-relevant skills]
– **Desired Service/Product Type:** [Your preferred B2B offering]
– **Target Business Size:** [Your preferred business customer size]

Generate 5 B2B business ideas tailored to my target industry, addressing their potential pain points. For each:

– Define the specific service or product offering.
– Identify the ideal business customer profile (job title, company size).
– Suggest a value proposition compelling to businesses.
– Outline a potential sales/outreach strategy.

B2B businesses often have higher profit margins and more stable income. This prompt helps you find opportunities to serve other companies.

10. The Content & Community Builder

This prompt helps you build a business around content and community.

The prompt:

Act as a digital strategist specializing in audience building. I want to create a business centered around content and community.

– **Niche Topic of Expertise/Interest:** [Choose a specific topic you know or care about]
– **Target Audience for this Topic:** [Describe the people interested in this]
– **Preferred Content Formats:** [Your preferred content types]
– **Potential Community Platform:** [Your preferred community platform]
– **Monetization Goals:** [Your monetization preferences]

Develop 3-5 business concepts based on building content and community around my niche topic. For each:

– Outline the core content strategy.
– Describe the community engagement plan.
– Propose multiple potential monetization streams and how they integrate.
– Suggest key metrics for measuring success.

Content and community businesses have low startup costs and can scale well. This prompt helps you build a business around your knowledge and connections.

11. The E-commerce Product Innovator

This prompt helps you create a unique product to sell online.

The prompt:

Act as an e-commerce product development expert. I want to identify and develop a unique physical or digital product to sell online.

– **Product Category of Interest:** [Your product category]
– **Problem the Product Solves / Need it Fulfills:** [Describe the gap or desire]
– **Target Audience for the Product:** [Your target customer]
– **Potential Unique Features/Materials/Design:** [What makes it different?]
– **Desired Sales Channels:** [Your preferred sales platforms]

Generate 3-5 specific product ideas within my product category based on the identified need and audience. For each:

– Describe the product concept in detail, highlighting unique features.
– Suggest potential manufacturing/sourcing approaches (if physical).
– Outline key marketing messages.
– Identify potential competitors.

E-commerce remains one of the most accessible business models. This prompt helps you find product ideas with a higher chance of success.

Remember that these are starting points. Take the ideas ChatGPT generates and add your own insights, research, and validation before deciding which business to pursue.