Operating Revenue
Revenue that results from the normal business activities. In other words, the sales generated by a business.Gross Revenue
Revenue before expenses.Net Revenue
Revenue after expenses. This can be negative.Product Revenue
Sales of tangible items such as a toothbrush.Service Revenue
Sales that derive most of their value from intangible elements such as a flight.Metered Service
A service that charges based on usage. For example, a residential electric company that charges for the electricity each home uses.Recurring Revenue
Recurring revenue is income that can reasonably be expected to continue in the future. For example, a subscription to a software service with a monthly fee per user.Professional Services
Revenue generated by the labor of a recognized professional such as a lawyer.Consulting
Revenue generated by the labor of a knowledge worker. This may be priced by the day or by deliverable.Contracting
Payments for labor including skilled and relatively unskilled work.Outsourcing
Delivery of a business process or function for a fee. For example, a firm that manages all information technology processes for a small retailer in return for monthly and usage-based fees.Transaction Fees
Fees for a transaction. For example, a bank that charges for international money transfers.Club Goods
Fees for access to an experience such as a movie theatre, ski resort or theme park.Events
Payments for access to a one time event such as a conference or concert.Advertising
Fees for access to an audience. For example, a sporting event that sells billboard space in a stadium.Licensing
Revenue for access to a firm's intellectual property such as a trademark, copyright or patent. Also known as royalties in some industries.Education & Training
Tuition and training related fees. Non-profits typically referred to revenue as gross receipts.Rents & Leasing
Charges for the use of an asset.Agents & Brokers
Fees for representing the interests of a party in a commercial transaction.Non-operating Revenue
Revenue that results from non-core business activities. For example, money that comes in from investments of excess cash.Interest
Interest payments are non-operating revenue unless this is part of your core business i.e. a bank.Investment
Returns on investments in non-core assets such as stocks and bonds.Capital Gains
Sales of an asset at a profit. For example, a retailer that sells their locations in a region to a partner at a profit. This is type of one-time capital gain is considered non-operating revenue.| Overview: Revenue Examples | ||
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Definition | Money that is generated as a result of business activities. | |
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