Robin Good: Alex Osterwalder, the author of Business Model Generation and the brain behind the Business Model Canvas Methodology has done it again, and has just released the first (alpha) version of The Strategizer, the business model toolbox that works right on your web desktop.
The Strategizer allows you to map out all of the key elements of a new potential business, allowing you to easily estimate, evaluate and remix different components and ideas, while having a tool that makes it extremely easy to communicate and share with others what you have in mind.
Key features include:
1. Rapidly sketch out business ideas with the business model canvas.
2. Collaborate on business models together with your team, clients, board, or anyone else.
3. Test the numbers and quickly test if the rough estimates indicate an idea worth pursuing.
The Strategyzer offers on your desktop the same functionalities as the Business Model Toolbox for the iPad app for $29.99/year but for an additional monthly fee you can collaborate on different business models with a team of several people ($9.99/month for a team of two, and $39.99/month for a team of five).
(Discount for early adopter of Strategyzer.com Use "bmalchemist" during the sign-up process and you will get a 25% discount on your first yearly fee of $29.99 - limited offer - expires at end of May)
More info: https://strategyzer.com/
This is not a "free" business model generator, it is a software program built on the "free information" business model.
I looked through this and there is some solid information even if you don't purchase this software. The 78 page info graphic style explanation does an excellent job of talking about offering "free" and monetizing a portion of your information.
Play around with it and let me know what you think.
Getting it together! Lets make some dough!
As someone that does a lot of business planning this tool looks very interesting. It's simple design output also makes me wonder whether this could be adapted in the market research market, a one page insight delivery might inspire more detailed and focussed work.