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13 Hugely Successful Companies That Reinvented Their Business

For some companies, it can pay off massively to pivot away from your core business and focus on something new. Here are 13 examples of companies that successfully reinvented their business.

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5 Small Beauty Brands Carving out Unique Niches

These five small beauty businesses are breaking away from conventional cosmetics standards in the name of health, inclusivity, or simplicity.

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5 Small Businesses Serving up Pickleball Products

Limited variety in the market and dull, utilitarian product design led these five small businesses to give pickleball gear a bit more personality.

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Founded 2008: Delysia Chocolatier Crafts Chocolate, Creativity, and Customer Connection

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Founded 2005: Rinseroo Turns Everyday Frustration Into Scalable Success

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Founded 1929: People’s Choice Beef Jerky Balances Legacy, Innovation, and Long-Term Growth

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Founded 1954: HC Brands Chosen to Create Custom NASA Artemis II Stamp

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Founded 1986: Cavalier Galleries Grows Its Art Business Through Expertise, Resilience, and Connection

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Founded 2011: Pocket Prep Thrives Through Science, Flexibility, and User-Centered Design

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Founded 1921: Steele Canvas Endures Through Skill, Innovation, and Teamwork

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Founded 1999: Barstool Comforts Builds Success Through Expertise, Perseverance, and Personalization

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Meet BIND, the Platform Leveling the Playing Field for Side Hustlers and Small Businesses

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Founded 1919: Small and Nimble Has Been Westville Grain’s Secret to Longevity

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Founded 1911: Rohde Brothers Adapts, Innovates, and Thrives As a Mechanical Contracting Leader

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Founded 1917: Christie’s Restaurant Serves Legendary Seafood and Timeless Hospitality

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Founded 1829: Neir’s Tavern, Thrives Through Community, Resilience, and Connection

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Founded 1913: Bespoke Tailor Alan David Custom Embraces Craft, Precision, and Client Trust

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Founded 1865: Textile Maker Fairbault Mill Built on Craft, Quality, and Resilience

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5 Small Businesses Teaching Their Customers How to DIY

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Founded 1905: W&B Gold Leaf Sustained by Generations of Respect and Collaboration

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Founded: The Small Businesses That Built America

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Quiz: Who Said These 10 Famous Entrepreneur Quotes?

How well do you know your famous entrepreneur quotes? Test your knowledge.

By: Julianna Lopez

The Best Practices for Reinvesting in Your Business

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Brandon Leibel, CEO and Co-Founder of Sand Cloud, an eco-friendly towel company. Learn Leibel’s tips on reinvestment that can take your business to new heights.

By: Anna Baluch

How to Stay Community-Focused

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Cathy Deano, Co-Founder of Painting With a Twist, a paint-and-sip franchise. She shares how you can keep community at the core of your business.

By: Anna Baluch

How Corporate-Owned Locations and Stores Can Benefit Your Operational Strategy

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature George Moore, General Manager of Corporate Stores at Re-Bath, a bathroom remodeling franchise. He explains the benefits of corporate-owned locations and markets.

By: Anna Baluch

Simple ROI-Boosting Strategies From the Owners of Milex Complete Auto Care

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Melissa Riedesel and Grant Humston, Owners of Milex Complete Auto Care, an auto repair franchise in Iowa. The duo shares how entrepreneurs and small business owners can fast-track their revenue.

By: Anna Baluch

Inside Freedom Forever’s Mission-Driven Tech Strategy

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Brett Bouchy, CEO of Freedom Forever, a residential solar company. Brett shares how a mission-driven culture paired with technology has led to fast growth and can do the same for you.

By: Anna Baluch

How to Restrict Digital Access When an Employee Leaves

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Sergio Sousa, Executive Leader at AccessMule, a cybersecurity company focused on access management for small- and medium-size businesses. Sousa explains what you can do to ensure former employees no longer have access to your systems after they depart.

By: Anna Baluch

Make the Most of Career Detours, Just Like the CEO of Moran Family of Brands

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature Barbara Moran-Goodrich, the CEO of the Moran Family of Brands, which offers franchises in the automotive industry. Moran-Goodrich explains how to turn setbacks into opportunities for growth and improvement.

By: Anna Baluch

Key Lessons From the Field: How a UGA Football Star Built a Successful Multi-Brand Restaurant Portfolio

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we feature David Weeks, a former football captain who is now a multi-unit, multi-brand restaurant franchise owner. Weeks shares what it took for him to succeed in such a competitive industry and marketplace.

By: Anna Baluch

Busy Baby’s Tariff Response

When tariffs hit, Busy Baby pivoted. Here’s how the company turned shipping headaches into a springboard for global expansion.

By: Miranda Fraraccio

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