Business Models
Explore 25 business models with detailed analysis on startup costs, margin potential, and risk profiles. Find the right monetization path for your opportunity.
Affiliate
SEO/content-driven. Requires patience but scales well.
Lead Generation
B2B friendly. Monetize per lead or per call.
Agency
Cashflow fast, but less scalable without process.
Productized Service
Clear packaging, higher scalability than pure agency.
Info Products
Fast to launch, brand/authority matters.
Coaching
High-ticket possible, depends on personal brand.
Community
Retention-based, needs strong niche identity.
Newsletter
Monetize via sponsorships, affiliate, or paid.
Directory
Programmatic-friendly; monetize via featured listings.
Marketplace
Harder to build, but can be massive.
Ecommerce
Ops heavy, margin depends on sourcing.
Dropshipping
Competitive; brand and offer matter.
Subscription
Great LTV; churn management required.
Licensing
High margins if you own valuable IP.
Mobile App
Distribution is the main bottleneck.
Micro SaaS
Even if not building SaaS now, model is relevant to evaluate.
B2B Services
Often higher ticket; trust and referrals matter.
Local Services
Strong unit economics; location-based SEO.
Franchise
High upfront; proven playbooks.
Consulting
High ticket; expertise-driven.
Digital Products
Low fulfillment cost; needs distribution.
Events
Seasonal; logistics heavy.
Online Course
High margin; relies on authority.
Job Board
Two-sided, but SEO works well for niches.