Many small businesses are feeling the pinch of today's difficult markets: clients are becoming more concerned about their budgets, funds are harder to get, new business more difficult to generate. Some businesses don't see any other choice than cutting their loss by closing the doors.

The good news is that, if you look around, there are some changes you can make to your business plan so you actually benefit from the economic downturn. In a recent article published on msnbc.com, the authors write about great ideas some businesses adopted that helped them reverse their fate.
A high-end local restaurant offers now a weekly special menu at the prices of 1989. A bike shop changed the focus of their business from retail to repairs. An event planning company saw an opportunity in talent management services...

What changes are you thinking to make to keep your business growth?