Business models

Business models

Model # 1 Product company

The company creates a product or service and sells it to customers.

Example An author sells books.

http://businessmodelzoo.com/business-models/product-model

Model # 2 Service company

The company works with the customer on a problem, that the customer has, and helps the customer solve the problem.

Example A tutor provides tutoring services.

http://businessmodelzoo.com/business-models/solutions-model

Model # 3 Platform company

The company brings people together on a website and/or at a physical place.

Example Learning platforms such as www.khanacademy.com

http://businessmodelzoo.com/business-models/matchmaking-model

Model # 4 Market company

A company identifies 2 different customer groups A and B and delivers to each group a different product, service or solution. Customer B gets additional benefits from A’s usage.

Example Educational resources marketplaces such as www.teacherspayteachers.com

http://businessmodelzoo.com/business-models/multi-sided-model