Google business model canvas
Explore how different customer groups connect with value propositions and revenue streams.
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Business Model Canvas Maker Online
Turn your business idea into one clear, shared canvas. Map your customers, value proposition, operations, and finances—then refine the model together in Boardmix.
Start from a template. Keep the model editable as your idea develops.
- Nine connected building blocksSee the whole model, not isolated ideas.
- Templates you can adaptChoose a relevant example and make it your own.
- Room for the conversationKeep comments and supporting material nearby.
FROM AN IDEA TO A BUSINESS MODEL
See how the nine parts of a business model canvas fit together
A business model canvas (BMC) connects who you serve, the value you offer, how you deliver it, and how you earn revenue. Use this fictional mobile bicycle repair service to see what belongs in each block.
WORKED EXAMPLE
Mobile bicycle repair
One service. One local customer group. A complete starting model.
- 08Key partnerships
- Parts suppliers for replacement components; local cycling groups for introductions.
- 07Key activities
- Diagnose faults, repair bicycles, plan visits, and replenish parts.
- 06Key resources
- Skilled mechanics, tools, spare parts, transport, and a booking system.
- 02Value propositions
- Bicycle repairs at the customer's location, without a separate trip to a repair shop.
- 04Customer relationships
- Appointment messages, clear repair updates, and follow-up support.
- 03Channels
- A booking page, local cycling groups, and customer referrals.
- 01Customer segments
- Local commuters who need bicycle repairs but find it difficult to take their bike to a shop.
- 09Cost structure
- Mechanic time, replacement parts, travel, tools, insurance, and booking-system costs.
- 05Revenue streams
- Repair labor fees and replacement-parts sales.
Follow the connection: at-home repairs remove a customer inconvenience, but add travel time and cost. Before expanding the service area, test whether the bookings can support that extra work.
The nine-block framework comes from Strategyzer's Business Model Canvas. Use a canvas to explore a model; filling the boxes does not prove customer demand or profitability.
CHOOSE A STARTING POINT
Business model canvas templates for different kinds of business
Compare the patterns, then adapt a canvas to your own customers and offer. These community examples are illustrations, not company-issued plans or endorsements.
Online learning platform
Connect learner needs with course delivery, partnerships, and revenue options.
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McDonald’s business model canvas
Use a food-service example to discuss operations, customer relationships, and costs.
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Tesla business model canvas
Examine the connections between products, infrastructure, and supporting activities.
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Healthy food delivery
Consider food preparation, fulfillment, customer access, and repeat ordering.
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Build your own model
Use the nine-block framework and guide to shape your own business idea.
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How to create a business model canvas online
Begin with one business idea or offering. Keep the first version concise enough for the whole team to discuss.
- 1
Choose your canvas
Open a relevant community template or find Business Model Canvas in the template library. Decide which customer and offer this version will describe.
- 2
Make each block specific
Replace example notes with your customers, offer, channels, operations, revenue, and costs. Keep one idea per note; separate what you know from what you still need to learn.
- 3
Discuss and refine together
Share the board with the appropriate access permissions. Use comments to challenge unclear connections, then update the canvas as your team learns more.
A SHARED WORKSPACE FOR YOUR MODEL
Keep the business model connected to the work behind it
A short note in a canvas can hide a big question. Put research, customer profiles, and related diagrams nearby so your team can discuss the reasoning—not just the wording.
- Edit together. Develop the model on the same online board instead of reconciling separate copies.
- Comment in context. Ask about a specific note or assumption without losing the conversation.
- Keep useful material close. Add notes, images, and links to explain why a customer or channel matters.
Need to examine the customer experience? Build a customer journey map alongside the model.
ANOTHER WAY TO START
Draft a business model canvas with AI
Describe your business idea and target customer to get a starting structure. Refine the suggestions before using them in a planning session; an AI draft does not establish your costs, demand, or competitive advantage.
EXAMPLE PROMPT
“Draft a business model canvas for a mobile bicycle repair service for local commuters. The service charges for repairs and replacement parts. Show what we need to learn about demand and travel costs.”
Business model canvas maker FAQs
What is a business model canvas?
A business model canvas is a one-page representation of how a business creates, delivers, and captures value. Its nine blocks connect customers and the value proposition with channels, relationships, revenue, resources, activities, partnerships, and costs.
Is a business model canvas the same as a business plan?
No. A canvas gives you a concise view of the business model and its assumptions. A business plan usually adds detail such as market analysis, financial projections, milestones, and implementation plans. Use the canvas to explore the logic before developing those details.
How is a Business Model Canvas different from a Lean Canvas?
The Business Model Canvas includes key partnerships, key activities, key resources, and customer relationships. Lean Canvas adapts the framework for early-stage ideas, replacing those areas with problem, solution, key metrics, and unfair advantage. Choose the framework that fits the questions you need to answer.
Can my team edit the canvas together?
Yes. Boardmix supports real-time collaboration and comments. Share your board with the access permissions your team needs; do not assume that everyone with a link automatically has editing access.
Can I start making a business model canvas for free?
You can start with a free Boardmix account. Board limits, AI allowances, and other plan-specific features are listed on the current pricing page.
How do I share or export my canvas?
Share the editable board through its sharing controls and choose suitable permissions. For a static copy, use the board's export options and select the canvas area you want to include. A static image or document will not preserve live editing and comments.
GIVE YOUR NEXT IDEA A CLEARER SHAPE
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Bring the nine parts together, share your thinking, and develop the model with your team.
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