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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In-Person Businesses That Successfully Went Virtual

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to socially distance, businesses that have normally focused on in-person engagement have made the jump online.

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How Companies Are Communicating With Customers About Reopening

Many businesses across the U.S. are reopening with new policies to keep customers and workers safe from the pandemic. Here are seven examples of how companies are communicating with their customers.

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Tax Implications of PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans have been a top option for businesses struggling due to COVID-19, but the tax obligations associated with them have been challenging to track and understand.

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Business Reopening: State-Level Resources for Business Owners

Many businesses around the U.S. have begun to reopen following coronavirus shutdowns. Here’s how to see where your state stands and if your business can open.

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Post-Quarantine Business Reopening Strategies

As businesses across the U.S. grapple with how to open again in the coronavirus era, some are making big changes to create safer environments.

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Guide to the Main Street Lending Program

The Federal Reserve recently announced the $600 billion Main Street Lending Program, which will provide large loans to businesses that have been affected by COVID-19.

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Pandemic Business Trends That Are Here to Stay

Several aspects of business during COVID-19 will last far after the pandemic subsides, including e-commerce, technology investments and working from home.

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List of Fintech Companies Offering Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Many innovative fintech companies have been approved to offer Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to small businesses around the country.

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How Big Companies Are Aiding in Coronavirus Relief Efforts

Many of the world’s largest companies have stepped up to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic, with a handful offering assistance in inventive ways.

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National Small Business Town Hall: Small Business Resources

Details on the new small business aid package and strategies and ideas to continue through this pause.