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Research tasks are where Strawberry can save large blocks of time, but quality depends on clear instructions and review.

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Start with the decision

Tell Strawberry what decision the research supports. 
I am deciding which 20 companies to prioritize for outbound this month.
Research fit, urgency signals, and likely buyer title.
The decision helps the companion choose sources and avoid irrelevant detail.

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Define source rules

Good source rules:
  • Use official websites first.
  • Use LinkedIn for company and people context.
  • Use primary filings or databases when relevant.
  • Avoid old blog posts unless they are the only available source.
  • Mark uncertain data instead of guessing.

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Use samples before scale

For large tasks, ask for a representative sample first: 
Do the first 10 companies, show me the output, and wait before scaling to 100.
This prevents wasted credits and catches formatting issues early.

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Request structured output

Use a table or spreadsheet when you need to compare results. Include columns such as:
  • Name
  • URL
  • Source
  • Evidence
  • Confidence
  • Notes
  • Next action

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Ask for gaps

Require a “missing or uncertain” section. This is better than forcing the companion to fill every cell.

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Review before acting

Before sending messages, updating CRM, or making business decisions, review:
  • Source quality
  • Data freshness
  • Duplicates
  • Uncertain rows
  • Whether the output matches your constraints

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Best-practice prompt

Research 20 competitors in this market.
Use official websites, pricing pages, product docs, and recent primary sources.
Return a table with positioning, target customer, pricing model, strongest claim,
weakness, source URL, and confidence.
Do not guess. If data is missing, write "not found" and explain where you looked.