The best prompts for a small business give the AI context first (business, area, customers, offer), then ask for one clear output with limits (length, tone, language). Below are 25 ready prompts for Google Maps, SEO, social media and WhatsApp that work in both ChatGPT and Claude; replace the brackets with your details.
1. The prompt formula
Good results come from a simple formula: Context (who you are, where, who your customers are) + Task (exactly what you want) + Limits (length, tone, language, what to avoid) + Example (optional). Describe your business once at the start of a chat, then ask for tasks one by one.
Starter: "I run a [business type] called [name] in [area], Kolkata. My customers are [who]. We are known for [what]. Prices start from [₹]. Reply in simple English (or Bengali). Ask me if anything is unclear."
2. Google Business Profile prompts (1–6)
1. Write a Google Business Profile description under 750 characters for [business] in [area], mentioning [3 services], without phone numbers or links.
2. Suggest the most accurate primary category and up to 4 secondary categories for a business that [what you do]. Explain why.
3. Write 4 Google posts for this month: one offer, one tip, one recent work, one greeting for [festival]. Under 150 words each, no phone numbers.
4. Write a short description (under 300 characters) for each of these services: [list].
5. Here are my last 10 reviews: [paste]. What do customers praise most? Suggest 5 phrases to use in my services and posts.
6. List 15 photo ideas for my Google profile that a [business type] customer would want to see.
3. Review prompts (7–10)
7. Write a warm reply to this 5-star review that thanks [name] and mentions [service]: [paste]. Under 50 words, no emojis.
8. Write a calm reply to this negative review. Apologise for the experience, do not argue, and invite them to WhatsApp us to fix it: [paste].
9. Write 3 versions of a short WhatsApp message asking a happy customer for a Google review, in English and Bengali. Include [link].
10. Write text for a small counter card with a QR code asking customers to review us, maximum 12 words.
4. SEO and website prompts (11–17)
11. List 30 things people in Kolkata might type into Google when looking for [service]. Group them by intent: price, near me, best, how to.
12. Write 8 FAQs with short, direct answers (2–3 sentences) for my [service] page. Use 'starting from' prices only.
13. Here is my homepage text: [paste]. Which customer questions are not answered? Suggest what to add.
14. Write a title (under 60 characters) and meta description (under 155 characters) for a page about [service] in [area].
15. Outline a helpful blog post titled '[title]' for [customer type], with a 2-line answer at the top.
16. Rewrite this paragraph in words a shop owner would understand: [paste].
17. Create a 10-point monthly checklist for a [business type]'s Google profile.
6. WhatsApp and sales prompts (23–25)
23. Write a WhatsApp broadcast message for [offer] that does not sound spammy, under 60 words.
24. Write a polite follow-up for a customer who asked for a price but did not reply.
25. Write a short script for answering the phone when a new customer calls about [service].
7. Check before you publish
Always check facts, prices, timings and names. Remove anything you would not say yourself. Never let AI invent reviews, results or numbers. Change the wording so it sounds like you; customers trust a real voice.
Do it yourself: checklist
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Mistakes to avoid
- Asking for 'a good post' with no details about your business
- Publishing prices or facts the AI guessed
- Using the same AI text on every platform
- Asking AI to write fake reviews
Questions
Do these prompts work in both ChatGPT and Claude?
Yes. Paste the same prompt in either; results differ a little, so try both and keep the better one.
Can I use these prompts in Bengali?
Yes. Add 'Reply in Bengali' or 'Mix Bengali and English' to any prompt.
Do I need the paid version?
The free versions handle most of these prompts. Paid plans help if you use them every day or need longer documents.
No time to do this yourself?
StreamOn, in Birati near Kolkata Airport, does this work for shops, clinics and sellers across Kolkata. Tell us about your business and we will send a clear quotation.
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Written by Somnath Banerjee, founder of StreamOn · Published 2026-10-21 · Updated 2026-10-21
5. Social media and reels prompts (18–22)
18. Give me 10 reel ideas for a [business type] in Kolkata that can be shot on a phone in under 5 minutes each.
19. Write a 30-second reel script with a strong first line about [topic].
20. Write 5 Instagram captions for [product], each under 40 words, mixing English and Bengali, with 5 local hashtags.
21. Plan a 4-week posting calendar for [business] around [festival or season].
22. Turn this customer story into a short Facebook post without exaggerating: [notes].