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What is Revenue stream?

Revenue stream: A source of money for a company.

Where Revenue stream fits

Revenue stream is part of Business Models in Entrepreneurship. A business model explains how you make money: subscriptions, freemium, franchise or platforms. A moat protects it, and product-market fit proves people truly want it.

Practical tip

Test pricing early and favor recurring revenue.

Related terms

Franchise
Paying to run a business under an established brand.
Competitive moat
A lasting advantage that protects profits from rivals.
Cash cow
A mature product that reliably funds the rest.
Freemium
Offering a free basic version and charging for premium features.
Product-market fit
When a product clearly meets strong demand in its market.
Subscription model
Customers pay regularly for ongoing access.
Platform business
A business that connects two groups of users.
Niche market
A small, specialized segment of customers.

Formulas you will use with it

Subscription break-evenFreelance hourly rateEffective hourly rateBillable utilization

Test yourself

Which term means: “A source of money for a company.”?

Cash cow · Platform business · Revenue stream

Answer: Revenue stream

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