Most Common Business Models

• Retail: Businesses that sell products directly to consumers through physical or online stores.

• Subscription: Companies that offer products or services on a recurring subscription basis.

• Franchise: A model where a company grants the rights to operate its business model and brand to independent business owners.

• Marketplace: Platforms that connect buyers and sellers to facilitate transactions.

• Freemium: Offering a basic product or service for free and charging for premium features or advanced versions.

• Advertising: Businesses that generate revenue by offering advertising space or promoting other products or services.

• Direct Sales: Selling products or services directly to customers without a physical retail presence.

• E-commerce: Online businesses that sell products or services through websites or digital platforms.

• Platform as a Service (PaaS): Offering a platform that enables customers to develop, run, and manage applications.

• Licensing: Granting the rights to use intellectual property, such as trademarks or patents, in exchange for royalties.

• Software as a Service (SaaS): Providing software applications to customers as a service, typically accessed through the internet.

• Manufacturing: Companies that produce physical goods through various processes and supply chains.

• On-Demand: Offering immediate access to goods or services, often facilitated through mobile apps or digital platforms.

• Consulting: Providing expertise and advisory services to clients in specific industries or domains.

• Licensing and Royalties: Earning revenue by licensing intellectual property or receiving royalties from the use of intellectual property.

• Affiliate Marketing: Earning commissions by promoting and selling other companies' products or services through referrals.

• Social Enterprise: Operating a business with the primary goal of addressing social or environmental issues while generating revenue.

• Asset Ownership: Generating income through owning and leasing physical assets, such as real estate or vehicles.

• Crowdfunding: Raising capital by obtaining small contributions from a large number of individuals, typically through online platforms.

• Non-Profit: Organizations that operate for a specific mission or cause without the primary goal of making a profit.

• Peer-to-Peer (P2P): Facilitating direct transactions or exchanges between individuals, bypassing traditional intermediaries.

• Sharing Economy: Enabling individuals to share or rent out their underutilized assets or resources, often facilitated through online platforms.

• B2B (Business-to-Business): Providing products or services specifically to other businesses rather than individual consumers.

• B2C (Business-to-Consumer): Serving products or services directly to individual consumers.

• Direct-to-Consumer (D2C): Selling products directly to consumers, bypassing traditional retail channels.

• White Labeling: Offering products or services that are created by one company but sold under another company's brand.

• Licensing and Franchising: Granting others the right to use intellectual property or business models in exchange for fees or royalties.

• Hybrid Model: Combining multiple business models or approaches to create a unique value proposition.

• Platform Co-op: A cooperative business model where the platform is owned and governed by the users or workers who participate in it.

• Influencer Marketing: Collaborating with social media influencers to promote products or services to their followers.

• Agency Model: Acting as an intermediary between clients and service providers, earning a commission or fee for facilitating the transactions.

• Freemium Plus: Offering a basic version of a product or service for free and providing additional features or content through a paid subscription.

• Licensing Intellectual Property: Earning revenue by licensing patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other forms of intellectual property to other companies.

• Affiliate Networks: Operating a network that connects affiliates (publishers) with advertisers, facilitating commission-based referrals or sales.

• Pay-Per-Use: Charging customers based on their actual usage or consumption of a product or service.

• Auction Model: Conducting auctions to sell products or services to the highest bidder.

• Razor and Blade: Selling a primary product at a low or subsidized cost and generating revenue from complementary or consumable products.

• Multi-level Marketing (MLM): Building a network of distributors or sales representatives who earn commissions from their own sales and the sales of their recruited members.

• White-Glove Service: Providing personalized, high-touch service with extra attention to detail and customization.

• Open Source: Developing and distributing software or products that are freely available for use, modification, and distribution by others.

• Platform Subscription: Offering a platform or software as a subscription service, providing ongoing access and updates.

• Licensing Brand Name: Granting the use of a well-established brand name to other companies in exchange for royalties or licensing fees.

• Direct-to-Garment: Printing custom designs or graphics onto clothing or textiles on-demand.

• Asset Light: Operating a business with minimal physical assets, instead focusing on leveraging partnerships, outsourcing, or digital platforms.

• User-Generated Content (UGC): Building a platform or service where users contribute and generate content, often driving engagement and advertising revenue.

• Green Business: Operating with a focus on sustainability and environmentally friendly practices, appealing to conscious consumers.

• Co-manufacturing: Collaborating with other companies or manufacturers to produce goods jointly or under contract.

• Data Monetization: Generating revenue by collecting, analyzing, and selling data or insights to other businesses.

• Online Education: Providing educational content, courses, or tutoring services through online platforms.

• Platform Aggregation: Creating a platform that integrates and offers various products or services from multiple providers in one place.