In a time where customers are decreasing their spending, even on everyday items, many businesses are struggling to make sales. What can you do to keep your company above water when families are losing their homes and finding it challenging to put food on the table?

Decrease your spending. You may have already started using the obvious cort-cutting strategies, but take a look at these ideas. >> 5 Ways to Cut Business Costs and improve your bottom line.

BankRate has a “directory” of 331 ways to save money everyday. Not all tactics will apply to your business, although with a little creativity, some may give you some good ideas to cut business costs and grow your profits (especially if you work from home!).