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Making a Change

5 Tips to Keep Team Motivation Going During a Pivot

Motivation is key when you are going through a business change.

Science & Technology

5 Ways to Win a Slice of the Wearables Market

It only seems like a crowded space until you use your imagination.

Thought Leaders

How a Childhood Toy Inspired This Entrepreneur to Launch Her Business

Reminded of her passion, Laurie Gray ditched the corporate world and launched the Pie Bar bakery.

Growth Strategies

Pivoting At The Right Time Is Key To Growth

How 28-year-old Adam Fine launched his startup with R85 000, and today is poised for massive growth, with the business tripling in size over 18 months.

Entrepreneurs

How Matt Brown Quadrupled His Business By Becoming A Niche Player

Matt Brown turned down a high-six figure deal the week he made the decision to become a niche player in his industry. Here's why you need to learn to say no if you really want to grow.

Growing a Business

SimpliSafe Chased the Wrong Customer. This Pivot Saved The Business.

SimpliSafe is a security system built for renters. But it unexpectedly gained traction with homeowners.

Thought Leaders

4 Difficult Steps on the Journey from 'Zero to One'

Sometimes, you have to kill your favorite idea.

Leadership

5 Effective Ways Entrepreneurs Can Pivot Better When Things Go Kaboom

Don't let problems get you down. Go over, under, around or through. Just be sure that you prepare to pivot.

Starting a Business

3 Questions You Need to Ask Before You Give Up on Your Business Idea

It's okay to pivot or even move on to other ideas, but here's how you can make sure you've exhausted all your options first.

Branding

This Snack Brand Multiplied Its Revenues by a Factor of 10 in Just 3 Years

The entrepreneur behind Hail Merry thought the brand had stopped growing, but then she made some big changes.

Growing a Business

How Large Enterprises Are Becoming More Agile and Saving Millions

Big corporations are starting to think like disruptors, adopting 'codeless integration' processes.

Growing a Business

How a Four Loko Co-Founder Became the Leader of a Plant-Based Protein Beverage Brand

Chris Hunter helped come up with the controversial caffeinated alcoholic drink. Now he's the CEO of Koia.

Thought Leaders

This Is How Successful Entrepreneurs Recognize When to Move on

Be in tune with current news and happenings in your industry and complementary industries.

Thought Leaders

The Pivotal Points: 3 Critical Tests All Entrepreneurs Must Pass

Courage is the most valuable attribute an entrepreneur can possess.

Starting a Business

5 Reasons Not to Follow the Lean Startup Process for Your Next Idea

It's a shortcut that can take you to a dead end.