Business Plans: Business Model Canvas
The Business Model Canvas was created by Strategyzer to help you "describe, design, challenge, and pivot your business model." It is often used in conjuncture with Lean Startup methodology.
How to Create a Business Model Canvas
The Business Model Canvas is a one-page template that allows you to quickly adapt and change your assumptions and business model as you go.
Learn more with the following resources:
- Business Model Canvas Video Series by Strategyzer
- Business Model Canvas Instruction Manual by Strategyzer
- Design Thinking and the Lean Startup by Stanford professor Stefanos Zenios
- Business Model Generation book by Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur
You can fill out the template with paper and pencil, a whiteboard and sticky notes, or online.
It can be adapted for various types of ventures, such as the Impact Business Model Canvas for social ventures.
Sample Business Model Canvases
- How to Use The Business Model Canvas for InnovationThis article gives examples of a few well known companies and their business model canvas.
- Business Model Canvas ExamplesProvides an overview and examples of the Business Model Canvas.