SaaS, marketplaces, metered services, direct to consumer — here’s how they work, as well as pros and cons of each, and local examples. Amazon Web Services brings a crowd. Business models are ...

Startups usually run at a deficit while designing and building the product. But companies are designed to make money, and over time, as unit economics and customer acquisition costs improve, you’ll ...

What separates a fleeting business idea from a thriving enterprise? The answer often lies in the business model—the foundation upon which every company is built. Yet, not all business models are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. When it comes to launching a new business or pivoting an ...

Independent software vendors (ISVs) and developers devote time, attention, and resources to developing applications that address their markets’ challenges and pain points. An ISV’s success depends on ...

Franchises with initial investment costs under $100,000 continue to grow, according to the International Franchise Association, with mobile and home-based businesses among the most popular models. But ...

This time last year I wrote here in Forbes that I thought we were heading up to "peak subscription" and that the economy was long overdue a friction-free micropayments infrastructure to deliver a ...

The Canvas concept in business refers to a visual chart that outlines a company’s business model elements. Much like an artist’s canvas, which serves as the foundational layout for a painting, a ...

How Does the Franchising Business Model Work? Learn the benefits of buying into a franchisor’s brand recognition, established customer base, and full-fledged operational system. Franchising is a ...

Complimentary Audio Webinar Thursday, July 15, 12pm ET Once upon a time, new business models were considered the domain of startups. No longer. Digital disruption and shrinking business model ...

The year 2021 saw climate change and carbon took centre stage in the sustainability agenda. Circular inputs involve replacing existing linear materials and supplies with inputs that have been and can ...