Helvetic Update Business Model — Membership & Support

Our Business Model

How Helvetic Update sustains independent publishing, engages readers, and supports Switzerland-focused coverage.

Value Proposition
- Concise weekday news briefs
- In-depth weekend explainers
- City & canton life guides
Reader Segments
- Residents across Switzerland
- Expats and newcomers
- Community organisations
Channels
- Website articles
- Email newsletters
- Community events
Revenue Streams
- Membership subscriptions
- Reader donations
- Occasional sponsored features (clearly marked)
Key Activities
- Researching and writing updates
- Editing and publishing content
- Community engagement & Q&A
Cost Structure
- Content creation & editing
- Platform hosting & maintenance
- Community moderation