Editor’s note: This is the first article in a six-part series. The second part, which covers firm strategy, is also in this issue. “Change always comes to us from the outside in, forcing us to react, ...

MicroStrategy's stock has surged over 567% YTD, driven by its unique business model and substantial Bitcoin holdings. The firm leverages Bitcoin's illiquidity premium and low-interest convertible ...

A value proposition articulates why customers should choose a company’s product or service over competitors’. The absence of a clear value proposition is a critical pitfall that can lead to a business ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about business model strategy and execution across healthcare. Feb 24, 2025, 04:52pm EST Photo of a stethoscope on an ...

Shorting MicroStrategy is a high-conviction idea due to its risky business model of issuing debt and equity to buy Bitcoin. The most problematic issue is that MicroStrategy actually sells zero-coupon ...

At the center of most modern software businesses is the subscription model. Software-as-a-Service has become the dominant approach because it provides stability and predictability. Instead of relying ...

The “bricks and clicks” business model represents a modern approach in retail, seamlessly combining the classic brick-and-mortar storefront with the burgeoning sphere of online commerce. This hybrid ...

In order for your company to succeed in the post-pandemic era, you must do two things well: Select your strategy carefully to target a defensible market segment and tailor your business model to ...