Copy-Ready Prompts

Research a new market, service area, or business opportunity before committing resources.

Help me research a potential business opportunity for Palm Build.

What we're considering: [new service, new market area, new product, etc.]
Current situation: [what we do now, where we operate]
Why we're interested: [what triggered this — customer demand, competitor, opportunity]
Budget range: [if applicable]
Timeline for decision: [when do we need to decide?]

Research and give me:
1. **Market Overview** — size, trends, key players in this space
2. **Opportunity Assessment** — is there real demand? What evidence supports it?
3. **Competitive Landscape** — who else does this? What's their pricing/approach?
4. **Barriers to Entry** — what would it take for us to start?
5. **Risks** — what could go wrong?
6. **Recommendation** — should we pursue this? What's the smart first step?

Note: Use your knowledge but flag anything that should be verified with current local data.

Compare vendors, suppliers, or software options side-by-side for purchasing decisions.

Help me compare options for a purchasing decision.

What I need: [product, service, or software — e.g., "project management software" or "drying equipment supplier"]
Options I'm considering:
- Option A: [name + any details you know]
- Option B: [name + any details you know]
- Option C: [name + any details you know — optional]

Evaluation criteria (prioritize these):
- [criterion 1 — e.g., price]
- [criterion 2 — e.g., reliability]
- [criterion 3 — e.g., customer support]
- [criterion 4 — e.g., integration with existing tools]

Budget: [range if applicable]
Must-haves: [non-negotiable requirements]

Output:
- Comparison table (options as columns, criteria as rows)
- Pros and cons for each
- Recommended choice with reasoning

Analyze whether a proposed investment, hire, or change is worth the cost.

Help me think through the costs and benefits of a business decision.

The decision: [what we're considering — e.g., hiring a new PM, buying equipment, adding a service line]
Estimated cost: [upfront + ongoing if applicable]
Expected benefit: [revenue, time saved, quality improvement, etc.]
Timeframe: [over what period should we evaluate this?]
Current pain point: [what problem does this solve?]
Alternatives: [what happens if we don't do this?]

Analyze:
1. **Direct Costs** — upfront investment, recurring costs, hidden costs
2. **Direct Benefits** — revenue impact, cost savings, efficiency gains
3. **Indirect Benefits** — team morale, customer satisfaction, competitive advantage
4. **Risks** — what could reduce the expected benefit?
5. **Break-even Analysis** — when does this pay for itself?
6. **Recommendation** — go, no-go, or conditional (with what conditions)

Present findings in a format I could share with leadership.