Not every internal tool requires an expensive development project that lasts for months. Claude Artifacts makes it possible to create interactive tools through conversation that can be tailored to a defined workflow.
For example, you can build a cash flow calculator that illustrates how changes in income, expenses, and credit terms affect the business's situation. Instead of updating a complex spreadsheet every time, the user inputs the data and receives a comparison between several scenarios.
Sample prompt:
Build a calculator where the user enters monthly revenue, gross profit margin, fixed expenses, credit terms for customers, and credit terms for suppliers. Present the expected cash flow in a base-case scenario, a 10% decrease in revenue, and a 10% increase in expenses. Add a table comparing the scenarios, present the assumptions and formulas, and flag any missing data. Do not recommend obtaining financing, and do not fill in any data that was not provided.
The calculator can be used for illustration and testing. Before professional use, it is important to check the formulas, data consistency, and the suitability of the model to the characteristics of the business.
Which recurring calculation of yours can be turned into a permanent tool?
