The Master CLAUDE.md: Your Business Constitution
# Business Operating System — CLAUDE.md
## Business Identity
Business name: [YOUR BUSINESS]
What you do: [SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION]
Who you serve: [SPECIFIC CUSTOMER DESCRIPTION]
How you make money: [REVENUE MODEL]
Stage: [EARLY/GROWTH/ESTABLISHED]
## Active Clients
[CLIENT NAME]: [ENGAGEMENT TYPE] | Status: [CURRENT STATUS] |
Next action: [SPECIFIC NEXT STEP]
[Repeat for each client]
## Active Projects
[PROJECT NAME]: [BRIEF DESCRIPTION] | Status: [STATUS] |
Deadline: [DATE] | Next milestone: [MILESTONE]
[Repeat for each project]
## Voice and Communication
Writing style: [HOW YOU COMMUNICATE]
Tone: [YOUR TONE]
What you never say: [SPECIFIC PHRASES TO AVOID]
CTA style: [HOW YOU END PIECES]
## Revenue Targets
Monthly target: [AMOUNT]
Current MRR: [UPDATE MONTHLY]
Key revenue metric: [THE NUMBER YOU WATCH]
## Content Operation
Publishing schedule: [FREQUENCY AND PLATFORMS]
Content pillars: [YOUR MAIN TOPICS]
Formats: [WHAT YOU PRODUCE]
## Operating Rules
- Never delete files. Archive with timestamp instead.
- Never send communication without human review.
- Always date-stamp generated files YYYY-MM-DD.
- Log every write operation in SYSTEM/logs/operations.md.
- When uncertain: deposit in GENERATED and flag for review.
- Escalate to human: anything involving money, commitments,
client relationships, or reputational decisions.
## Weekly Focus
[UPDATE EVERY MONDAY — what matters most this week]
[This weights every system action toward current priorities]