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Create a Vendor Comparison Spreadsheet

6. Small Business Essentials (Documents & Operations) ⏱ 20 minutes min 📊 Beginner

Objective

Build a simple side-by-side comparison to choose between vendors or suppliers.

Materials Needed

  • AI chat tool
  • Names or types of vendors being compared

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    List the vendors or suppliers you're considering and what factors matter most (price, quality, delivery time, reviews).

  2. 2

    Prompt: 'Create a comparison spreadsheet template with these vendors as rows and these factors as columns, plus a simple scoring system.'

  3. 3

    Fill in what you know about each vendor.

  4. 4

    Ask the AI which vendor looks strongest based on your inputs and why.

  5. 5

    Save the spreadsheet to revisit for future vendor decisions.

Instructor TipThis same template structure works for comparing software subscriptions, contractors, or even job candidates.
TakeawayA simple scoring spreadsheet turns a gut-feeling vendor decision into a clear, defensible comparison.

Tools Used

  • ChatGPT
  • Claude.ai
  • Gemini