Pivots
BY Steve Blank
A pivot should not be an excuse for a lack of a coherent strategy or a lack of impulse control, writes Steve Blank. Is Pivoting a Smart Strategy for Young Entrepreneurs?
BY Annie Mueller
The benefits of switching gears are being heralded left and right these days. And though it can be painful, it may be a strategy that businesses of any age can get behind.Play Video Gtrot and a Vision for Local Discovery (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
Zach Smith of Gtrot talks about the company's changing vision and how the founders keep their eyes on the prize. Fair Trade's Growing Pains: Pivoting a Successful Model
BY Catherine Clifford
The founder of the Fair Trade certification program in the U.S. is dealing with the struggles that come with expanding a successful operation. Does Your Small Business Need to Pivot?
BY Carol Tice
Young entrepreneur Peter Crabtree became an upscale chocolatier in 2005. When that didn't take off, he changed the business to an entirely new concept.Play Video How to Reinvent Your Business (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
The owners of social-buying site Fab.com discuss how they came to the decision to shut down their old venture -- and focus on their new one. Here are their three tips for how to pivot. How Gowalla, Still in Startup Mode, Changed Direction -- Fast
BY John Shinal
With Foursquare fast gaining ground, the location-service startup made difficult changes to its business model. What entrepreneurs can learn from the young company's pivot. A Five-Step Guide to Reinventing Your Business
BY Jason Daley
How do you know when it's time to alter the strategy of your business? Here's how to pivot to a better business model midstream. 
