By: Thousif Ziya

12 Unique Business Models You Should Know

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1. Subscription Boxes

Offer essential services for free and charge for premium features. It worked for Spotify!

2. Freemium Services

Connect people to share resources. Airbnb lets you rent out your home directly.

3. Peer-to-Peer Sharing

Let the crowdfund your project. Kickstarter made this a go-to for creative ideas.

4. Crowdsourcing

Sell products without keeping inventory. Items ship directly from suppliers.

5. Dropshipping

Let customers decide the price. Surprisingly, it can build loyalty and boost profits.

6. Pay-What-You-Want

Sell a cheap main product and make money on the add-ons—like printers and ink.

7. Razor and Blade Model

Skip the middleman and sell directly. Brands like Warby Parker do this to save costs.

8. Direct-to-Consumer

License your creations to others and earn without the hassle of production.

9. Licensing

Connect buyers and sellers, like Amazon or Etsy, and take a commission.

10. Marketplace Platforms

Expand by letting others run a business under your brand, like McDonald's.

11. Franchise Model

Rent out products instead of selling them—think Zipcar for cars.

12. Product as a Service

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