While many small business owners are feeling the crunch, others see opportunities in the market slowdown.  How is the economic turmoil affecting your business?

A San Diego entrepreneur has found a perfect business for frustrating times: Selling customers breakables to fling against walls.  What do you think of Sarah's smashing idea?

Minnesota firm Vibrant Technologies is cashing in on hot demand for inexpensive, secondhand IT equipment. Have you bought used equipment? What do you think of the strategy?

Padre's Modern Mexican is turning the downturn into a marketing opportunity: Bring in a foreclosure notice, get a free drink.  Tell us about your favorite recession concessions.

Champ Gabler and his wife, Peggy Sue, beat the slump with outsized marketing campaigns. What's your view on the Gablers' slump-busting marketing strategy?

The Zuckers are taking clients on tours of bargain homes in Las Vegas. What do you think of the Zuckers' strategy to beat the housing market in Las Vegas?

The art world knows how to battle the latest economical slump. Do galleries and art dealers have a chance for survival in this challenging time?

At the NAB show, Jonathan Blum found an indie company thriving despite the grim market. Share your thoughts here.

StartupNation's Rich Sloan talked with House of Jerky's owners about how search-engine optimization helped them grow sales despite the economic slump. Have SEO tips to share? Tell us about them.

FSB caught up with small businesses who are thriving despite the downturn. Are you finding ways to grow in hard times? Tell us about it.