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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Federal Coronavirus Aid for 1099 Workers

Recently passed laws provide financial assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19, including ways to help independent contractors and self-employed individuals.

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Small Business Tax Implications of Coronavirus Legislation

The CARES Act, PPP program and other federal programs designed to help businesses get through COVID-19 disruptions present many new tax questions.

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State Government Coronavirus Assistance Guide

While federal programs to help companies affected by COVID-19 have taken center stage, many states and cities are offering critical financial assistance for small businesses as well.

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Coronavirus Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide

The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) can greatly help businesses that suffered revenue reductions from COVID-19.

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Paycheck Protection Loans Questions Answered

The federal Paycheck Protection Program offers forgivable loans to small businesses, but it has been changed several times. We answer all of your biggest questions.

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How to Get an Coronavirus Emergency Paycheck Protection Loan

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act sets aside $350 billion for small business loans to provide economic relief in 2020. Here’s how to get one of these loans.

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CARES Act: Everything Small Businesses Need to Know

Everything you need to know about the Paycheck Protection Loan and the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan programs.

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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Guide for Businesses

The recently passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act makes substantial changes to sick and FMLA leave for businesses and employees in 2020.

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Coronavirus: Guide to Federal Small Business Stimulus Aid Programs

Congress has passed multiple aid programs and changes to help businesses during the pandemic, including forgivable PPP loans, new tax credits, grants and more.

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Coronavirus: Businesses That Are Succeeding During the Pandemic

While many companies are hurting during the coronavirus pandemic, some small businesses are seeing lots of new and returning customers.