Listening to customer and not taking no for an answer were two keys to Restin’s success.
Category archives: Pivots
Know When — and What — to Give Up in Order to Move Forward
Giving up is often looked down upon but can be your key to success.
When Pivoting Becomes a Pitfall
Whatever your problem was, a pivot done badly has big potential for making it worse.
The Case for Hiring a Re-Founder Before You Pull the Plug on Your Startup
Founders pursuing their romantic startup vision often need a dispassionate pro to keep things real.
Why This Successful Company Completed Changed Its Offerings — and How It Made It Work
Generally everything was going well at Pocket Gems. That’s when they decided to shift their strategy so they could work on something entirely new.
Is a Pivot Imminent? These 5 Signs Say ‘Yes.’
Remember: a pivot can be a good thing. Just ask Twitter, Groupon and Nintendo.
How Slowing Down and Charging Fees Saved This Startup From Wilting
On the verge of bankruptcy, BloomThat realized that the on-demand model wasn’t right for its floral delivery business. Here are four things it did to survive.
8 Ways To Pivot Your Business To Kickstart Growth
Quite the opposite of a move of desperation, a pivot can be an act of liberation, freeing your product or company from your own preconceptions.