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Business Model Framework

In addition to the Business Model Canvas, the Business Model Framework focuses on growth and competitive strategy.

Original source
Tom Hulme, HackFWD

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    The backbone of any business model is
    the value proposition and
    who is going to benefit from it.
    – Tom Hulme

    The Business Model Framework was developed for HackFWD by Tom Hulme – Founder and Board Director of IDEO. The Framework was designed to analyze start-ups and to help provoke creative thought. The tool has been published and used, aiming to focus on other aspects, beyond the value proposition and the customer.

    The canvas is divided into nine building blocks. Each building block contains some explanations and prompts with focus on B2C tech businesses.

    The tool draws inspiration from different tools, such as the Business Model Canvas, the approach by Gary Hamel and Porter’s 5 Forces. In addition to the Business Model Canvas from Osterwalder & Pigneur, this tool focuses on growth and competitive strategy.

    In this video Tom explains how to design a business model and how to apply the framework.

    HackFwd: Visualize Your Business Model in 15 Minutes Flat from IDEO.

    Based on this framework, HackFWD introduced an on-line tool, called ”Phase 2 Generator“, for developing and sharing business models. It was taken off-line soon after HackFWD announced it was shutting down.

    Strengths

    • Easy to apply
    • Easy to understand the general structure
    • Strategic components for growth and competitive strategy
    • Easy to compare different business model frameworks
    • Comprehensive high-level overview
    • High-level relations between components is visible

    Weakness

    • Value exchange between different actors is not visible
    • No team or cultural aspects (only within resources)
    • Missing building blocks for special usage, such as sustainable business models

    Application

    Start with the value proposition and customer segment: what value do you want to create and for whom. The better you understand your customers’ problems the easier is to really create value for your customer. This can be done with the help of different tools from the section “Explore & Understand”
    Use sticky notes because they can be easily removed or changed.

    View on Responsibility

    Problem / solution fit
    The question “what value is created for which customer groups?” is the center and therefore the main focal point of the Business Model Framework. This helps to create sustainable solutions and an empathy driven value proposition.
    Economic sustainability
    The Business Model Framework contains these two elements: revenue streams and costs. These are crucial in order to create a financially sustainable business model.

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