Many small businesses in the United States and elsewhere are being forced to rethink their business plan. Since the beginning of the official recession, the rate of failing small businesses has increased causing concern and the need to innovate for small business owners.

Although it may seem like the recession is having an adverse effect on these companies in the short term, the long term effect could be very positive for small business and the economy in general.

Since the recession has forced small business owners to rethink the way they do business, attract customers, hold a steady cash flow and manage their revenue. For those that survive the economic crisis, these innovations could mean a bright future for small business around the world once the economic situation improves.