Write a short monthly update for customers

A short, useful email once a month keeps you in mind. Give AI one tip, one bit of news and one next step, and it drafts the email in minutes.

What it is

It's a short email you send customers once a month: one useful tip, one bit of news, and a gentle reminder of what you do. AI turns your quick notes into a friendly draft.

Why it matters

People forget businesses they don't hear from. A short, useful update keeps you in mind, so they think of you first when they need you.

A made-up example: a hair salon owner sends one tip on keeping color fresh, one bit of news, and a line about booking. Her regulars reply to say thanks, and some book right from the email.

Only email customers who said it's OK, and give them an easy way to stop.

Try it with AI

Open a free AI tool, like ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot. Leave out names, phone numbers and anything private. Copy this starter prompt, fill in the parts in brackets, and paste it in.

I run a small business: [what you do].
Write a short email for my customers.

A useful tip: [your tip]
A bit of news: [your news]

Under 150 words. Plain, friendly words. Only use my facts.

What a good answer looks like: A short hello, the tip and the news, easy to read on a phone. If it sounds like an ad, type "More helpful, less salesy."

Your 5-minute try

1. Jot down one tip and one bit of news.
2. Run the starter prompt and fix any word that isn't yours.
3. Save it as a draft in your email.

What to watch for

• Only email people who said OK, and give an easy way to stop, like "Reply STOP."
• No made-up deals or promises. If it adds a fact you didn't give, take it out.

The fuller lesson in the Member library we're building adds an honest subject line, a clear next step for readers, and a simple monthly habit so it keeps going. See what Member will include

The takeaway: One tip, one bit of news, one next step. Send it every month.

Questions

Who should get my monthly update?

Only customers who said it's OK to email them. Always give an easy way to stop.

Do I need a paid AI tool for this?

No. The free plan of ChatGPT works. Gemini, Copilot and Claude work too.

How long should it be?

Short. Under 150 words is plenty, and easy to read on a phone.

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