Why choose Billable Viable Product (BVP) over Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

Published on: October 11, 2022
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The minimum viable product (MVP) prototype was introduced three decades ago. Until then the startups spent a few years adding intricacies to the product after its development. This was a futile model because apart from the time being wasted, the end products were not preferred by the customers due to several additional features. When the MVP model was launched, it was aimed at developing a product with the most demanding lineaments a customer required. As per the MVP protocol, the product was bought into the market at a stage when its applications were nominal (minimally viable) thereby easing the customer’s concerns.

What’s the Problem with MVP?

The core concept of MVP is to bring a product to market quickly, with as little effort as possible, to determine whether or not people want to use it. It’s a great concept, but it does come with a few problems.

The Shortcomings of MVP

Though the concept of MVP had its advantages such as quick availability of the product with limited work and easy determination of its feasibility, it had its pitfalls.

This model proved to be arduous to determine the commercial viability of the product. Customers had no qualms about the product usage, but they were uncertain of paying for it. It turned out to be a challenging environment for the entrepreneur
In some cases, the minimal approach was considered mediocre by the customers
Contentment issues arose amongst the entrepreneurs, and they hesitated to ask the customers for money until it was late to act
Going too minimum can ruin the commercial viability of your product from the outset

How does Billable Viable Product help solve the shortcomings?

The billable viable product (BVP) model promotes the introduction of sustainable products into the market, the kind of commodities the clients would pay for. With the BVP, a fully functional product is introduced, irrespective of its state of completion. The aim here is to address the immediate problem of the customers and then develop the now functional product. Therefore, the product is completely operative even if it is not complete. BVP can be more advantageous in the following ways:

The result is quick. The entrepreneur can talk of acquisition and investment sooner. If the scenario seems devoid of success, he can move on to improving the product or creating more viable options
It does not harm the commercial viability of your product. The customers would convey interest because the product is functional and hence the risk factor is less
The responsibility would eliminate the feeling of contentment if it were to arise. When the customer pays for the product, the work has to move quickly, or the deal stands cancelled. Such obligations are absent with the MVP model
BVP keeps your reputation spotless and draws in customers because you are launching a functional product, which is what the market expects, thus eliminating the risk of damaging the commercial viability of your product.
BVP doesn’t allow for complacency because you have an obligation to your clients to fulfill and exceed their expectations – an obligation that’s non-existent with MVP.

When the Minimal Viable Product model is employed as a part of the Billable viable product, it makes it easier for the creator to estimate the commercial growth of his product apart from helping him fulfil the market expectations. BVP can help an entrepreneur in several ways when compared to a typical MVP model. As it is important to choose the right model for every business, it is important to choose the right partner who knows what model will be ideal and how to implement it for maximum productive.

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