Cost structure & revenue streams
Cost structure
The cost structure is tracked and calculated by taking into account the prices paid for key resources and key partnerships. The databases used to populate those tiles can also be used to estimate the cost structure.
- IBISWorld (includes Benchmarking Pro Suite) This link opens in a new windowIBISWorld provides access to over 700 United States industries. There are also many other reports such as the new “Global” Industry Reports covering world industry analysis. In addition to the core Industry Report product, they also publish over 700 US Industry Risk Rating Reports, over 700 Industry Profiles as well as hundreds of Economic and Demographic Profiles.
Revenue streams
Revenue streams are the income that can be generated from customer segments. Research related to revenue streams may initially involve an exploration of the many different types of revenue streams such as sales, rentals, subscriptions, freemium subscriptions, licensing, or advertising. Researching revenue forecasting models and methods may also be useful as might diving into studies about consumers willingness to pay.
- Mintel Reports This link opens in a new windowThe report sections on consumer segments contain detailed information about spending habits and consumers' willingness to pay for the product/service described
Sampling of books on pricing approaches.
Ebooks on business forecasting
Sampling of books on business forecasting.
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