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0 Comments | Dec 16, 2009

Creative Commons business models

“With new business models, businesses can increase their profits from sharing with Creative Commons.”
“By illustrating the financial potential, Creative Commons’ advocates can help increase the number of people using the license.”

Sharing knowledge does not impoverish the giver, in fact sharing knowledge, culture, and information is not only good for the receiver but it also nurtures creativity, innovation, and helps solve a host of global problems. Creative Commons provides an easy template to do just that.

This is what makes people appreciate and love creative commons. There are many who like Creative Commons for its progressive and idealistic perspective, but there also is a sound business perspective to it.

There are some business models where it is possible to make more money using Creative Commons license. Bringing this perspective to the fore and highlighting it will help spread Creative Commons and make businesses aware of its immense potential.

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