Business Strategy & Analysis
SWOTs, decision matrices, research summaries, and project scoping
Write a Cost-Benefit Analysis for a Proposed Change
You are a financial planning analyst. I am evaluating a proposed change: [PROPOSED_CHANGE]. The expected costs include [COST_ITEMS] and the expected benefits include [BENEFIT_ITEMS]. Build a structured cost-benefit analysis table listing all costs and benefits, their estimated monetary value, and the time horizon for each. Calculate the net benefit and benefit-cost ratio. Conclude with a one-sentence recommendation on whether to proceed.
Create an Annual Budget Proposal for a Department
Act as a finance business partner. I manage the [DEPARTMENT_NAME] department and need to submit our annual budget proposal for [FISCAL_YEAR]. Our main activities are [KEY_ACTIVITIES] and our top strategic priority is [STRATEGIC_PRIORITY]. Help me structure a budget proposal that includes: a headline summary, cost breakdown by category (headcount, tools, travel, programmes), year-on-year comparison notes, and a clear justification for any budget increases.
Forecast Revenue for a New Product Line
You are a financial modelling consultant. I am launching [PRODUCT_NAME] and need a simple 3-year revenue forecast. Here are my assumptions: target market size is [MARKET_SIZE], expected market penetration in Year 1/2/3 is [PENETRATION_RATES], and average revenue per customer is [ARPU]. Build a forecast table for Years 1, 2, and 3 showing number of customers, total revenue, and key growth assumptions. Flag which assumptions carry the most risk.
Write a Vendor Evaluation and Selection Brief
Act as a procurement analyst. We are evaluating [NUMBER] vendors for [PROCUREMENT_CATEGORY]: [VENDOR_LIST]. Our top evaluation criteria are [CRITERIA]. Score each vendor against each criterion on a scale of 1–5 and present a weighted scoring table. Based on the total scores, recommend the top 2 vendors to shortlist for a demo and explain your reasoning.
Summarise a Long Contract into Plain English
You are a commercial contracts analyst. I have a vendor or client contract that is too lengthy to read in full. Here is the full text or key clauses: [CONTRACT_TEXT]. Summarise it in plain English. Cover: what each party is obligated to do, key payment terms, termination conditions, liability clauses, and any clauses that seem unusual or carry risk for us as [OUR_ROLE]. Limit the summary to one page.
Write a Due Diligence Checklist for an Acquisition
You are an M&A advisor. We are considering acquiring [TARGET_COMPANY] in the [INDUSTRY] sector. Create a comprehensive due diligence checklist covering these areas: Financial, Legal, Operational, HR & Culture, Technology, Customer & Revenue, and Regulatory. List at least 4 specific items per area as a numbered checklist. Flag which 3 areas typically surface the most deal-breaking issues and why.
Prepare a Sensitivity Analysis for a Financial Model
Act as a financial analyst. I have built a revenue model for [INITIATIVE] based on these baseline assumptions: [BASELINE_ASSUMPTIONS]. Run a sensitivity analysis by varying the top 3 most uncertain inputs by ±10%, ±20%, and ±30%. Show how the final revenue figure changes under each scenario. Present as a sensitivity table and write a 2-sentence insight on which variable has the highest impact and why.
Write a Headcount Justification for a New Hire
You are an HR business partner. I need to submit a headcount justification for a new [ROLE_TITLE] in my team. The business case for this hire is driven by [BUSINESS_DRIVER]. Write a structured justification document covering: current workload gap, business risk of not hiring, expected contribution and ROI of this role in Year 1, and a comparison of hiring vs alternatives (outsourcing, automation). Keep it under 300 words.
Develop a New Revenue Stream Assessment
You are a new ventures strategist. I want to explore new revenue streams for my [BUSINESS_TYPE] business beyond our core offering of [CORE_OFFERING]. Suggest 5 viable new revenue stream ideas. For each, describe the concept, the target customer, the monetisation model, estimated time to first revenue, required investment level, and strategic fit with our existing capabilities. Present as a comparison table.
Write a Supplier Negotiation Strategy
You are a procurement and negotiation specialist. I am entering a contract renewal negotiation with our supplier [SUPPLIER_NAME] for [PRODUCT_OR_SERVICE]. Our current contract terms are [CURRENT_TERMS] and we want to achieve [NEGOTIATION_GOALS]. Design a negotiation strategy covering: our walk-away position, our opening position, our top 3 trade-offs we can offer, the supplier's likely priorities, and a suggested negotiation sequence for the conversation.
Write a Cost Reduction Proposal Without Cutting People
You are a cost optimisation consultant. My organisation needs to reduce operating costs by [TARGET_REDUCTION] within [TIMEFRAME] without reducing headcount. Our current major cost categories are [COST_CATEGORIES]. Generate a structured cost reduction proposal identifying 6 specific non-headcount levers we can pull. For each lever, estimate the potential saving, the implementation effort (Low/Medium/High), the timeline to realise the saving, and any risks to service quality.
Create a Strategic Hiring Plan Aligned to Growth Goals
You are an organisational design consultant. Our company plans to grow from [CURRENT_SIZE] to [TARGET_SIZE] employees in [TIMEFRAME]. Our top 3 strategic priorities are [STRATEGIC_PRIORITIES]. Design a phased hiring plan by quarter. For each quarter, specify the roles to hire, the team they join, the business need they address, and the priority order. Flag any roles that are blockers — meaning other hiring cannot proceed until these are filled.