As someone who grew up around a family run business, I know that businesses really have to cut back during tough economic times and that every dollar saved is very important. Saving money can help avoid layoffs and losses so we want to take care to make sure that we are doing everything we can to turn a profit. Also, most of the business owners I know are becoming much more aware of the impact we have on the environment and are trying to lessen that impact as much as possible. One money saving idea that a lot of businesses are considering these days is installing environmentally friendly lighting solutions such as Fluorescent tubes. Traditional fluorescent tubes as well as compact fluorescent bulbs are great choices for any business that is looking to go green and save. They use less energy and tend to last a long time making them a great choice for all businesses.