The 10 AI Prompts You Should Ask For Marketing Your Small Business

Rechenda Smith
Nov 11
3 min read

So you’ve been playing around with ChatGPT or another AI tool - maybe you’ve asked it to write a social post, a caption, or even a bit of web copy.

But let’s be honest… the results can be hit or miss.

That’s because AI is only as good as the prompts you feed it.

The 10 AI Prompts You Should Ask For Marketing Your Small Business

Think of it like hiring a virtual marketing assistant; if you don’t give clear direction, it’ll do something, but not necessarily what you need.

So, if you’re ready to turn your AI tool into your marketing sidekick, here are 10 prompts every small business owner should be using to save time, stay consistent, and actually drive sales.

1. “Create a 30-day social media content plan for [your business type] focused on [your goal].”

👉 Why it works: It forces AI to plan your posts around what matters — whether that’s brand awareness, lead generation, or building authority.

🧠 Try it:

“Create a 30-day content plan for a local wellness retreat focused on increasing direct bookings.”

2. “Write 5 social media captions in my brand voice — friendly, educational and inspiring — promoting [your offer].”

👉 Why it works: You’ll get consistent captions that actually sound like you.🧠

Try it:

“Write 5 captions in a friendly, motivating tone for my 1:1 business coaching sessions.”

3. “Give me 10 blog post ideas that will help my audience solve [specific problem].”

👉 Why it works: AI can help you stop guessing what to post — and start creating content that meets your customers where they are.

🧠 Try it:

“Give me 10 blog ideas for small business owners who struggle to find time for marketing.”

4. “Turn this blog post into an email newsletter with a catchy subject line and call-to-action.”

👉 Why it works: You’ll repurpose your content across multiple channels — without rewriting from scratch.

🧠 Try it:

“Turn this blog into an email newsletter that encourages readers to book a free consultation.”

5. “Write a lead magnet idea and short outline that would attract [your ideal client].”

👉 Why it works: AI can brainstorm freebies that your audience actually wants, helping you grow your email list.

🧠 Try it:

“Suggest a lead magnet idea for a social media manager targeting local small businesses.”

6. “Write a short product or service description that highlights benefits, not just features.”

👉 Why it works: AI can help you shift from “what it is” to “why it matters” — the secret to great sales copy.

🧠 Try it:

“Write a 100-word product description for a sustainable candle brand focusing on relaxation.”

7. “Write 5 SEO-friendly titles and meta descriptions for this blog post.”

👉 Why it works: You’ll never skip the search-engine side of things again.

🧠 Try it:

“Write SEO titles and meta descriptions for a blog about the benefits of resin driveways.”

8. “Create a 3-step nurture email sequence for people who downloaded [your lead magnet].”

👉 Why it works: AI can map out a clear journey from new subscriber → paying customer.

🧠 Try it:

“Write a 3-step nurture email sequence for people who downloaded my Small Business Marketing Planner.”

9. “Summarise this customer testimonial into a short, persuasive quote for my website.”

👉 Why it works: You’ll turn long testimonials into snappy trust-builders for your homepage or socials.

🧠 Try it:

“Summarise this testimonial for a social post that highlights how I helped the client grow their business.”

10. “Write a 7-day launch campaign for [your offer] including emails, social posts, and call-to-actions.”

👉 Why it works: You’ll get a full marketing plan in minutes — something most business owners never take time to do.

🧠 Try it:

“Write a 7-day launch plan for my new online course helping business owners plan their 2026 marketing.”

💡 Pro Tip:

When using AI, always start your prompt with context.

Tell it:

Who you are (a marketing consultant, yoga teacher, café owner, etc.)
Who your audience is
What tone you want (friendly, confident, expert, etc.)
And what you want the reader to do next.

That’s how you turn generic AI output into gold-standard marketing content that sounds like you.