What is the Business Model Canvas? Definition and meaning

Business Model Canvas

Definition: the Business Model Canvas is a generic business model template, which can be used to defy outmoded business models and design tomorrow's enterprises to describe virtually any business model.
This Business Model Canvas has 9 building blocks:
1. Customer Segments
2. Value Propositions
3. Channels (communication, distribution and sales)
4. Customer Relationships
5. Revenue Streams (the results from the value propositions to the customer segments)
6. Key Resources (the assets required to offer and deliver the products / services)
7. Key Activities
8. Key Partnerships (Strategic Alliances, Outsourcing)
9. Cost Structure

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