I just used Claude Code + Skill Creator to build a small opportunity research system designed to find AI automations that could realistically be sold to Italian SMEs.
Instead of doing random brainstorming, I set Claude up to think more like a vertical automation consultant. Here’s the process I followed, step by step: 1. I defined the goal clearly.I wanted to identify real automation opportunities for Italian businesses, not vague ideas or generic startup concepts. The goal was to find repetitive, expensive, operational problems that could justify an offer in the €3k–€5k range. 2. I created a set of specialized skills.Using Skill Creator, I built multiple skills, each with a specific role: - one to identify business pain points - one to turn those pain points into automation opportunities - one to design the technical workflow - one to build the commercial offer - one to identify the types of companies that would buy it - one to define a fast MVP So instead of using Claude in a generic way, I gave it a more structured operating system. 3. I upgraded the skills to make the output more sellable.I forced three key elements into the responses: - ROI calculation - pricing model - vertical business focus That matters because a lot of AI output sounds smart but is not directly usable in sales. I wanted responses that already contained the economic logic a client would care about. 4. I tested the skills with internal benchmarks.I compared “with skill” vs “without skill” outputs, and the difference was clear: with the skills enabled, Claude produced more complete workflows, added pricing, included ROI, recommended concrete tools, and followed a more structured logic. 5. I ran a final prompt focused on the Italian market.I asked Claude to find high-value automation opportunities in Italy across industries such as: - dental clinics - real estate agencies - accounting firms - gyms - marketing agencies - restaurants / hospitality 6. I got a final summary table of ranked opportunities.The result was a table including: - industry - solution - setup fee - monthly retainer - monthly client value - payback period