2. Our revenue model is based on:
• Developing a strong sense of loyalty and
community
• Building specific, well-defined markets of highly
motivated, knowledgeable customers
3. 55Connect will build dynamic, interactive
knowledge programs that will bring together
communities of like-minded, knowledgeable
individuals
Virtual communities will offer a broad array of
programs, resources and services
These communities will instantly become a
trusted meeting place for members to share
and communicate
Communities provide rich environment for
new sales opportunities
4. Building online learning or training
programs and online communities for
sponsors, under contract
• developing and facilitating learning or training
programs
• building related social networking sites
(communities)
• ongoing administration and maintenance (new
research, updated content, enrichment activities
for community members, traffic analysis, etc.)
• Many other sources of consulting revenue
5. 55Connect builds both basic and
advanced learning or training programs
and online communities, charging
membership or course access fees
• 55Connect will offer a multi-tiered membership
program where students can access hundreds of
basic educational programs for free, while paying
for premium or more advanced content, either per-
use or by subscription
6. 55Connect will offer advertisers access to
its online communities of well-qualified,
knowledgeable consumers
• Annual fees from businesses wishing to advertise
their products or services (national or local) to
55Connect community members
• Transactional fees based on advertising referrals,
lead generation or sales
7. Direct product sales
• 55Connect may act as an intermediary, to market
or sell products or services directly to community
members for higher profit margins
8. Referral or access fees for negotiating
group discounted services
• Representing large virtual communities of
knowledgeable consumers, 55Connect can
negotiate substantial discounts, coupons, or other
concessions that reduce the cost of products or
services
• 55Connect will receive fees for negotiating these
services
9. 55Connect will see a rising asset value to
its online learning courses
• Courses can be sold or used in new consulting
agreements
