This innovative business model caught the attention of David Pottruck, former chief executive of Charles Schwab.

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One nonprofit, the Adventure Project, aims to combat the health issues associated with traditional cook stoves through an innovative business model that seeks to finance social enterprises.

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All you need to add is an innovative idea and viable business model.

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Chrysler's business model may be innovative, but it's not the first time an auto supplier invested capital in a manufacturer.

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One company that has changed its business strategy is the Florida-based boating company Marine Max, which introduced a scale-based business model in addition to innovative products and services.

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And Apple again has been a clear leader, trumping traditional tech companies like IBM and Microsoft, not only because of its innovative products but also because of its astute business model.

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While competitors are turning more massively multiplayer online (MMO) games over to the free-to-play business model, Blizzard continues to find innovative ways to get its players to invest more money in its franchises.

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It should be part of a wider strategy of regularly disclosing fundamental information about the company and its business model from the progress of innovative activities to changes in the customer base.

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