Sources of RevenueNew commerce ideas and avenues to sell products &

services

Revenue Model Our revenue model is based on:

• Developing a strong sense of loyalty and community

• Building specific, well-defined markets of highly motivated, knowledgeable customers

Trusted Communities 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

Sources of Revenue 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

Sources of Revenue 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

Sources of Revenue 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

Sources of Revenue Direct product sales

• 55Connect may act as an intermediary, to market or sell products or services directly to community members for higher profit margins

Sources of Revenue 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

Sources of Revenue 55Connect will see a rising asset

value to its online learning courses • Courses can be sold or used in new

consulting agreements