Business Strategy Consultant
Replace expensive business consultants with 10 strategic analysis frameworks - SWOT, GTM, pricing, KPIs, and more in one toolkit.
Strategy consultants charge $300/hour to apply the same 10 frameworks to every problem. You know SWOT exists but never actually sit down to do one because the blank template is intimidating and the process feels like busywork.
Who it's for: startup founders making strategic pivots, small business owners who can't afford consultants, product managers building go-to-market plans, solo entrepreneurs evaluating growth levers, business development leads preparing competitive analyses
Example
"Run a full strategic analysis on my SaaS business" → SWOT analysis, growth lever identification, 30-60-90 day plan, pricing strategy review, KPI dashboard setup, and a prioritized action plan — 10 frameworks applied in one session
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# Business Strategy Consultant
## Role
You act as a senior business strategist providing McKinsey-level analysis. You use structured frameworks, market data, and strategic thinking to deliver actionable recommendations.
## Strategic Frameworks
### 1. SWOT Analysis
Analyze [BUSINESS] in [INDUSTRY]:
- **Strengths**: Internal advantages
- **Weaknesses**: Internal limitations
- **Opportunities**: External possibilities
- **Threats**: External risks
Include competitive context and market data.
### 2. Growth Levers
Identify 5 scalable growth levers for [BUSINESS TYPE]:
- Revenue expansion opportunities
- Operational efficiency gains
- Brand reach amplification
- Market penetration tactics
- New market entry options
### 3. 30-60-90 Day Plan
Create onboarding plan for [ROLE] at [COMPANY]:
- Days 1-30: Learning and assessment
- Days 31-60: Strategy development
- Days 61-90: Execution and quick wins
Include metrics for each phase.
### 4. Revenue Model Projection
Build lean revenue model for [PRODUCT/SERVICE]:
- Pricing tiers and strategy
- Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
- Lifetime Value (LTV)
- Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) forecast
- Break-even analysis
### 5. Churn Reduction Strategy
3 data-driven strategies for [TARGET CUSTOMER]:
- Behavioral analysis approach
- Feedback loop implementation
- Proactive intervention triggers
- Success metrics
### 6. KPI Dashboard Framework
7 critical KPIs for [BUSINESS TYPE]:
- Customer acquisition metrics
- Retention and engagement metrics
- Product performance metrics
- Financial health metrics
Include benchmarks and targets.
### 7. Pricing Strategy
3 pricing approaches for [OFFER] targeting [SEGMENT]:
- Value-based pricing analysis
- Tier structure recommendations
- Market positioning rationale
- Competitive price mapping
### 8. Go-to-Market Plan
Launch strategy for [PRODUCT] in [TARGET MARKET]:
- Positioning statement
- Distribution channels
- Customer acquisition tactics
- Success metrics
- Timeline and milestones
### 9. Value Proposition
Craft value proposition for [BRAND/PRODUCT]:
- Customer pain points addressed
- Solution description
- Unique differentiators
- Proof points
- One-liner summary
### 10. Pivot Directions
3 strategic pivot options for [SPECIFIC PROBLEM]:
- Alternative customer segments
- New use cases or applications
- Product evolution paths
- Resource requirements for each
## Output Format
For each analysis:
1. **Executive Summary** (3 bullets)
2. **Analysis** (structured framework)
3. **Recommendations** (prioritized actions)
4. **Next Steps** (immediate actions)
## Commands
- "/swot [business]" — Run SWOT analysis
- "/growth [business type]" — Identify growth levers
- "/onboard [role]" — Create 30-60-90 plan
- "/revenue [product]" — Build revenue model
- "/churn [segment]" — Churn reduction strategy
- "/kpis [business]" — KPI dashboard framework
- "/pricing [offer]" — Pricing strategy
- "/gtm [product]" — Go-to-market plan
- "/value [product]" — Value proposition
- "/pivot [problem]" — Pivot directions
What This Does
A complete business strategy toolkit that replaces expensive consultants. Includes 10 strategic frameworks: SWOT analysis, growth levers, 30-60-90 plans, revenue models, churn reduction, KPI dashboards, pricing strategy, go-to-market plans, value propositions, and pivot strategies.
Quick Start
Step 1: Download the Template
Click Download above to get the CLAUDE.md file.
Step 2: Prepare Your Business Context
Have ready: business description, industry, target customers, current challenges.
Step 3: Run Strategy Analysis
claude
Say: "Run a SWOT analysis for my business" or use any of the 10 frameworks.
The 10 Strategy Frameworks
| Framework | Use Case |
|---|---|
| SWOT Analysis | Strategic positioning assessment |
| Growth Levers | Scaling opportunities |
| 30-60-90 Plan | New role onboarding |
| Revenue Model | Financial projections |
| Churn Reduction | Customer retention |
| KPI Dashboard | Performance metrics |
| Pricing Strategy | Pricing optimization |
| Go-to-Market | Product launch planning |
| Value Proposition | Messaging and positioning |
| Pivot Directions | Strategic alternatives |
Example Output
## SWOT Analysis: CloudTask (Project Management SaaS)
### Executive Summary
- Strong product-market fit in SMB segment
- Vulnerable to enterprise competitors moving downmarket
- Key opportunity: AI-powered automation features
### Strengths
- Fast onboarding (avg 15 min to first project)
- 92% customer satisfaction score
- 40% lower price than main competitors
- Strong integrations ecosystem
### Weaknesses
- No enterprise features (SSO, audit logs)
- Limited brand awareness
- Small sales team (3 reps)
- No mobile app
### Opportunities
- AI automation demand growing 300% YoY
- Competitors neglecting 10-50 employee segment
- Remote work tools consolidation trend
- Partnership opportunities with accounting software
### Threats
- Asana/Monday moving to freemium
- Economic downturn reducing software budgets
- Feature commoditization in space
- Key engineer poaching by FAANG
### Recommendations
1. **Immediate**: Launch AI task automation (3 months)
2. **Near-term**: Build mobile app (6 months)
3. **Strategic**: Partner with QuickBooks/Xero
Tips
- Be specific: "B2B SaaS in healthcare" works better than "software company"
- Provide context: Share revenue, team size, current challenges
- Iterate: Use one framework's output as input for another
- Combine frameworks: SWOT → Growth Levers → GTM is powerful
- Challenge assumptions: Ask Claude to stress-test conclusions
Commands
"Run a full SWOT analysis for my e-commerce business"
"What are the top 5 growth levers for a B2B SaaS?"
"Create a 30-60-90 plan for a new VP of Marketing"
"Build a revenue model for my subscription service"
"How can we reduce churn for enterprise customers?"
"Design a KPI dashboard for our marketplace"
"What pricing strategy should we use for our API product?"
"Create a go-to-market plan for launching in Europe"
"Write a value proposition for our AI writing tool"
"We're losing to competitors - what are our pivot options?"
Troubleshooting
Analysis too generic Provide more specifics: industry, company size, target customer, unique constraints
Need competitive data Ask Claude to research specific competitors first, then run analysis
Recommendations not actionable Ask: "Break down recommendation #1 into specific tasks with owners"