" A business model describes the flow between key components of the company: • value proposition, which the company offers (product/service, benefits) • customer segments, such as users, and payers, or moms or teens • distribution channels to reach customers and offer them the value proposition • customer relationships to create demand • revenue streams generated by the value proposition(s) • resources needed to make the business model possible • activities necessary to implement the business model • partners who participate in the business and their motivations for doing so • cost structure resulting from the business model The "
― Steve Blank , The Startup Owner's Manual: The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company