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ChatGPT for small business

ChatGPT is the most widely used general assistant in small business. It is fast, flexible and easy to learn. This guide covers where it shines, where it is weaker and how to use it without bad habits creeping in.

By Nextward Editorial

What it is good at

First drafts of writing, summarising long inputs, brainstorming, restructuring information and answering questions where you can verify the answer.

Where it falls short

It does not know your business unless you tell it. It can be confidently wrong. It struggles with maths, dates and counting in long documents. Treat anything important as a draft.

How to use it safely

Use a paid plan with strong data terms. Do not paste sensitive customer or financial data. Read the output before you act on it.

Best use cases

  • 01Drafting emails and proposals
  • 02Summarising long threads or documents
  • 03Brainstorming campaigns and content
  • 04Cleaning up rough notes
  • 05Practising for difficult conversations
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