5 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Run Your Business Smarter

Discover five creative, time-saving ways solopreneurs can use ChatGPT to streamline client work, marketing, follow-ups, and more without adding new tools.

Sep 28, 2025

Heidi DeCoux

Heidi DeCoux

Heidi DeCoux is the founder of Cashflowy, an AI-powered bookkeeping platform, and has worked with thousands of self-employed professionals to simplify finances and improve profitability.

If your current business model runs on sticky notes, caffeine, and a prayer, we see you.

As a solopreneur, you are the whole team. You juggle strategy, sales, admin, and everything in between. So, you need smart tools that don’t break the bank or take hours to learn.

Enter ChatGPT: your AI-powered, judgment-free business co-pilot.

And no, this isn't just about writing blog posts or tweaking captions. With the right prompts, ChatGPT can help you follow up with leads, audit your offers, plan your content, and even get you delegation-ready without the stress spiral.

Let’s dive into 5 game-changing ways to make AI your not-so-secret weapon.

1. Turn Casual DMs Into Client-Winning Proposals

We’ve all been there.

A DM rolls in: “Hey, what’s your pricing?”
You respond.
Then... radio silence.

Instead of winging it, try this:

Prompt: “Turn this conversation into a friendly, personalized proposal. Include one recommendation, a price range, and a CTA to book a call.”

Time saved: ~20 minutes per proposal
Why it works: You sound helpful, not salesy and you keep the convo moving forward.

2. Audit Your Offer Like a Biz Coach Would

You’ve got a $497 course… but crickets on launch day. What gives?

Before redoing your sales page (again), let ChatGPT give it a fresh pair of eyes.

Prompt: “Act as a solopreneur coach. Audit this offer for clarity, pricing psychology, and positioning. Suggest 3 quick wins to improve conversions.”

Time saved: 1–2 hours of second-guessing
Bonus: Instant clarity without hiring a coach or joining another group program.

3. Build a 3-Month Content Plan in 3 Minutes

Let’s face it: staring at a blinking cursor is not a marketing strategy.

Instead:

Prompt: “I’m a {coach/designer/etc.} launching a {product/service} in 60 days. Create a weekly content plan for Instagram and email that builds trust, educates, and sells.”

Time saved: Easily 3+ hours
Pro tip: Ask ChatGPT to format the plan as a Notion calendar or Google Sheet.

You’ll walk away with a strategic content roadmap, no content burnout required.

4. Follow Up Without Feeling Weird

You sent a follow-up email. It was nice. You waited.
Still nothing.

Stop stressing, use this AI-generated nudge:

Prompt: “Write a warm, no-pressure follow-up for a lead who was interested but didn’t reply. Make it helpful and conversational. Offer to answer questions or hop on a call.”

Time saved: 30 minutes (and a headache)
Confidence boost: You’ll never overthink a follow-up again.

5. Prep for Delegation Without the Overwhelm

Ready to hire help but have no clue what to delegate?

Let AI help you plan the hand-off:

Prompt: “Act as a business ops strategist. List recurring admin tasks I can outsource, with estimated time saved and simple instructions for each.”

Time saved: 1–2 hours of mental load
Why it works: You get clarity on what’s draining your time before hiring help.

Use AI Like a CEO, Not Just a Freelancer

These aren’t just productivity hacks. They’re mindset shifts.

Using ChatGPT for proposals, follow-ups, and planning isn’t about doing more–it’s about doing what matters, better.

So here’s what you’ve really got in your back pocket:

✅ A proposal generator
✅ A marketing planner
✅ A mini biz coach
✅ A follow-up scriptwriter
✅ A delegation assistant

Your Solopreneur Edge Just Got Smarter

You don’t have to hustle harder. You just need to work smarter.

With these ChatGPT tactics your solo biz can start feeling a whole lot less solo.

Imagine:
✅ Clearer client comms
✅ Smarter offers
✅ Strategic content
✅ Simpler systems
✅ Real financial control

AI isn't replacing you. It's supporting you. And that’s the real edge.

Ready to Automate More Than Just Your To-Do List?

With Cashflowy’s built-in AI assistant, you can:
✅ Automate your bookkeeping
✅ See real-time financial insights
✅ Get tax-ready without spreadsheets or stress

No math degree. No expensive tools. Just you, your business, and your numbers finally making sense.

Start your free trial of Cashflowy and let Clarity handle the money stuff, so you can focus on growing, creating, and thriving.

Let’s get your business (and your bank account) flowing.