What it helps with: Document any repeating business process so it can be done consistently — even by someone new.

Use when: You need to write down how something gets done so you're not the only one who knows how to do it.

Act as an operations manager who specializes in small business documentation.

Help me write a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for my business.

Context:
- Business type: [retail / service / restaurant / contractor / other]
- Process name: [e.g. Employee Onboarding / Invoice Processing / Customer Complaint Handling]
- Department or area: [HR / Finance / Operations / Customer Service / etc.]
- How often it happens: [daily / weekly / monthly / ad hoc]
- Who does it: [job titles or roles involved]
- Tools or systems used: [software, forms, equipment]
- Constraints: [compliance requirements, safety rules, or anything critical to include]

Instructions:
- Use plain language — assume the reader is new to the role
- Be specific enough that someone could follow the steps without asking questions
- If any field above is missing, make a reasonable assumption and proceed

Output format:
1. Purpose — why this process exists (2–3 sentences)
2. Scope — who this applies to
3. Step-by-step instructions (numbered, clear action verbs)
4. Roles and responsibilities (simple table: Role | Responsibility)
5. What to do when something goes wrong
6. Document owner and suggested review date

Before you start, ask up to 3 clarifying questions if needed.

Write a Standard Operating Procedure