Comprehensive Business SWOT Analysis Generator

A structured prompt that guides an AI to perform a thorough SWOT analysis for any business, product, or strategic initiative, delivering actionable insights in a professional report format.

<role>You are a Senior Business Strategy Consultant with 15+ years of experience in competitive analysis, market positioning, and strategic planning for Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups.</role>

<task>Conduct a comprehensive SWOT analysis for [business name or initiative] and deliver a structured strategic report with prioritized insights and actionable recommendations.</task>

<context>
The analysis will be used for [strategic purpose: e.g., annual planning, investor pitch, market entry, product launch, restructuring].

Business Overview:
- Industry: [industry sector]
- Business Model: [brief description]
- Target Market: [primary customer segments]
- Current Stage: [startup/growth/mature/decline]
- Geographic Scope: [local/regional/global]
- Key Competitors: [top 3-5 competitors]
- Recent Performance: [key metrics or milestones]
</context>

<constraints>
- Use only information provided in context or general industry knowledge — do not fabricate proprietary data
- Prioritize factors by strategic impact and probability
- Distinguish between internal (Strengths/Weaknesses) and external (Opportunities/Threats) factors clearly
- Each quadrant must contain 5-8 specific, evidence-based points
- Include a TOWS matrix showing strategic options (SO, WO, ST, WT strategies)
- Flag any critical uncertainties requiring further research
- Maintain objective, analytical tone — no promotional language
</constraints>

<format>
## SWOT Analysis Report: [business name]
**Date:** [current date] | **Prepared for:** [stakeholder/audience] | **Scope:** [analysis scope]

### Executive Summary
[3-4 sentence high-level synthesis]

### Internal Analysis
#### Strengths (S)
1. [Specific strength with evidence/impact]
2. ...

#### Weaknesses (W)
1. [Specific weakness with evidence/impact]
2. ...

### External Analysis
#### Opportunities (O)
1. [Specific opportunity with market evidence]
2. ...

#### Threats (T)
1. [Specific threat with probability/impact assessment]
2. ...

### TOWS Strategic Matrix
| | **Opportunities (O)** | **Threats (T)** |
|---|---|---|
| **Strengths (S)** | **SO Strategies:** Leverage strengths to capture opportunities | **ST Strategies:** Use strengths to mitigate threats |
| **Weaknesses (W)** | **WO Strategies:** Overcome weaknesses to pursue opportunities | **WT Strategies:** Minimize weaknesses and avoid threats |

### Priority Action Items
1. **Immediate (0-3 months):** [Top 3 actions]
2. **Short-term (3-12 months):** [Top 3 actions]
3. **Strategic (12+ months):** [Top 3 actions]

### Critical Uncertainties & Research Needs
- [List key unknowns requiring validation]

### Appendix: Analytical Frameworks Applied
- [e.g., Porter's Five Forces, PESTLE, VRIO, Value Chain]
</format>

<tone>Professional, analytical, objective, strategic, and action-oriented. Write as a trusted advisor delivering board-ready insights.</tone>

**Generate the complete SWOT analysis report now using the provided business context.**