Building a Business
If Your Product Isn’t Gaining Traction, Don’t Rebuild. There’s a Better, Cheaper Solution.
Your product isn't broken, you're just selling it to the wrong people — and switching customers is cheaper than switching code.
Pivots
Building a Business
When Your Industry Is Losing Steam, Pivoting Is the Wrong Move. Do This Instead.
By Will Fan
Building a Business
5 Things Founders Need to Know About Reinventing Themselves and Their Startups
Building a Business
How to Master the Art of Pivoting and Turn Setbacks Into Strategic Advantages
By Roy Dekel
Building a Business
Is It Time to Pivot Your Business? 3 Clear Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Pivots can be uncomfortable, even scary. But they're often necessary for survival. The key is knowing when and how to do it right.
Building a Business
Every Entrepreneur Pivots Their Business Eventually — But in the Age of AI, the Stakes Have Never Been Higher
When to pivot and how are questions that every entrepreneur has to face. Here's how to do it.
By Aytekin Tank
Human Resources
Every Company Will Face a Crisis — Here’s How You Can Adapt Quickly
When the LA fires started — as an LA-based home renovation company — I knew we needed to spring into action and shift our focus onto a new, unfolding problem in real-time. In this piece, I will break down three lessons that emphasize the importance of adaptability in challenging times.
By Liz Young
Building a Business
Pivoting My Startup Saved It From Failing — Here’s How It Can Help Yours, Too
Pivoting in business can be a very bitter pill to swallow, but it may be the cure you need to reach your goals as an entrepreneur. In this article we discuss our relationship with pivots, how to execute them and key things to keep in mind.
Side Hustle
These Friends Launched Their College Side Hustle in Just 1 Hour — Then It Hit 6 Figures a Month: ‘It Was a No-Brainer’
The duo had a major revelation while studying abroad — and it led to millions of dollars in sales.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
These Brothers Started a Business to Solve a Smelly Problem. It Led to $85 Million: ‘Massive White Space.’
Christian and Justin Arquilla were both working in finance before they took a chance on entrepreneurship.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
Is It Time to Stop Selling a Product? Here Are 3 Key Questions You Need to Ask to Unlock Longterm Profitability
Making sure your products are profitable, relevant and resonate with your customers is key for companies to facilitate sustained growth. Here are some elements to consider when assessing your products.
Building a Business
These Married Co-Founders Started a Business With a Name ‘Nobody Could Pronounce’ — Then Bootstrapped It From Their Garage to 8-Figure Revenue
Co-founders Irene Chen and Matthew Grenby are well-versed in the art of the pivot.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
3 Steps to Take to Successfully Pivot Your Company and Skyrocket Revenue
Embracing agility, transparency, and client feedback allowed my pharmacy startup to pivot successfully and achieve sustainable growth.
By Areo Nazari
Building a Business
She Couldn’t Believe Tweens Were Still Getting Their Ears Pierced at the Mall. Now Her Company Is On Track to Make $100 Million.
How do you find a working business model? Do it like Rowan—a brand that reinvented itself many times before finally piercing the ear-piercing market.
By Liz Brody
Business Operations & Logistics
Every Business Should Follow These 3 Principles from The Restaurant Industry
Whether you're managing a law firm, operating a retail business or running a tech company, these principles are my non-negotiables.
By Greg Davis
Building a Business
I Worked at Google for 14 Years — Here’s What I Had to Unlearn When I Started My Own Company
I've discovered that the transition from "Big Tech" to "Baby Tech" is not for the faint-hearted.
Building a Business
Navigating Crucial Business Decisions — How to Know When to Pivot and When to Persevere
Here are ten key strategies for navigating the decision of whether to pivot or persevere in your business.
By Chris Kille
Building a Business
She ‘Reverse-Engineered’ Her First Company’s Failure Into a Sober-Curious Brand Making $25 Million a Year
Shizu Okusa ran her first company for eight years but never made enough money. When she founded Apothékary, she knew what she had to do differently.
By Liz Brody
Thought Leaders
I Attended an Ivy League University’s Most Popular MBA Leadership Class and Learned How Steve Jobs Became a Better Leader in 10 Minutes
Professor Hitendra Wadhwa wrote the literal book on looking inward to find outward success.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
How Can You Make Sure Your Business Will Survive Anything? Try These 3 Proven Strategies
No matter how uncertain the economy is, you can survive anything as long as you prepare. Here are a few strategies to consider.
Thought Leaders
Adapting to Change Is Key to Surviving Every Consumer Demand — Just Ask Netflix, Blockbuster, WeWork and More
Many businesses have closed down because they did not spot major changes and failed to adapt to the new reality. Don't let yours be one of them by learning from history.
By Zain Jaffer
Business Operations & Logistics
If You Don’t Learn How to Pivot Your Business, You’ll Watch It Perish — Here’s What a Successful Pivot Looks Like.
Changing your business strategy to meet shifting market demands isn't bad. When done carefully, it can transform your company into something extraordinary.
Building a Business
Stop Doubling Down on Your Failing Strategy — Take Control By Taking These Steps Instead.
When a brand's core strategy fails, what's next?
By Adam Horlock
Building a Business
The Art of Navigating ‘No’ — When to Persist, Pivot or Give Up and Pack it In
Ever been knocked down by a resounding "no" in business or life? Don't let it derail you.
By Scott Deming
Business Plan
When to Update Your Business Plan
Nine signs it may be time to pivot from your original business strategy
By Eric Butow
Building a Business
How to Pivot Your Business During a Crisis — and Why You Don’t Need Another Crisis Before You Get Started Pivoting
The concept of the pivot has been brought to the fore in recent years as the answer to crises, pandemics and revolutions. But, instead of reacting, why don't we make pivoting simply a way of doing business?
Building a Business
The Art of the Pivot — 6 Steps to Reengineer Yourself for a Career Change
Before switching careers or starting a business, learn why reengineering is your secret weapon for turning dreams into strategies, leveraging your unique skill set, and charting a course to undeniable success. This is the game-changer you've been waiting for.
By Scott Deming
Thought Leaders
Knowing When — and How — to Pivot Is Key to Your Business’ Survival. Here’s What You Need to Do.
How can you ensure that you're thriving in the face of uncertainty and change? Read on to uncover tips that prove it's not just about reacting to change — it's about seizing the opportunity it presents.
Thought Leaders
How Pivoting Saved My Business When Things Didn’t Go According to Plan
How my decision to pivot turned my first business around when a cultural barrier almost caused it to fail.
Building a Business
Want a Company That Lasts Forever? This Simple Business Strategy is the Secret to Longevity
A company built to last won't look at mistakes as breaking points — when something isn't working, its an opportunity to pivot.