Sean Ludwig

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About Sean

Sean Ludwig is a freelance business, technology, and food writer, and he has written thousands of stories for various publications over the years. He also founded The Smoke Sheet, the leading national BBQ newsletter, and NYC BBQ, a site dedicated to barbecue culture in the Northeast. Sean's bylines have appeared in CO—, VentureBeat, Startup Genome, Lifewire, Gothamist, Gizmodo, Lifewire, PC Magazine, Fast Company, Seattle Weekly, and other publications.

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RUN » BUSINESS FINANCING

How to Apply for a Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant

The new Restaurant Revitalization Fund, part of the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act, provides $28.6 billion in grants to restaurants and bars in need.

EVENTS » ROADMAP FOR REBUILDING

CO— Roadmap for Rebuilding: Managing Your Team

In the remote work era, building and fostering teams has become more challenging. In this episode, panelists advised on navigating recruitment, building company culture and more.

EVENTS » SMALL BUSINESS UPDATE TOWN HALL

Small Business Update: American Rescue Plan Act

Everything you need to know about the American Rescue Plan Act and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

EVENTS » ROADMAP FOR REBUILDING

CO— Roadmap for Rebuilding: Planning Your Financial Future

In the latest CO— Roadmap for Rebuilding event, small business owners and experts shared important considerations about accounting, financing and long-term growth.

EVENTS » SMALL BUSINESS UPDATE TOWN HALL

Small Business Update: PPP for Small Businesses

The Biden Administration announced significant changes for the Paycheck Protection Program. This Small Business Updates outlines the changes and answers common questions.

EVENTS » ROADMAP FOR REBUILDING

CO— Roadmap for Rebuilding: Starting a New Business

In our first Roadmap for Rebuilding event, panelists shared personal stories about starting businesses today and tips for obtaining financing.

RUN » BUSINESS FINANCING

What to Know About Second-Draw PPP Loans

Many businesses that received PPP loans in 2020 can now apply for second-draw PPP loans. Here’s what they need to know about this expanded program.

GROW » SALES

How to Build an Amazon Store: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you want to sell more products on Amazon, consider starting a store that will give your brand more visibility. Here’s what you need to do to launch your store.

RUN » BUSINESS FINANCING

Guide to Shuttered Venue Operator Grants in the Latest Stimulus Package

Live venue operators affected by COVID-19 disruptions might want to move quickly to apply for $16 billion in new grants.

GROW » MARKETING

How to Use YouTube to Promote Your Business

As it’s one of the most-visited sites globally, businesses should make sure they have a presence on YouTube. Here are eight tips to help highlight products and services in engaging ways.