This is a guest post by Susan Kuhn Frost from Recession Proof Thinking.

The 2009 recession will clear the decks of average businesses in favor of remarkable ones.

The best small business CEOs are actively working on improving all aspects of their businesses. The best overarching idea I’ve seen is Seth Godin’s: Lead a Tribe by Being Remarkable.

Don’t waste time being cool, being unique, or being cheap. …