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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How to Accept Bitcoin Payments
With so many people using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, businesses should consider accepting crypto payments from customers. Here’s how they can do so.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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START » STRATEGY

What Tasks Should Small Business Owners Outsource to Save Time?
Services such as bookkeeping, copywriting, graphic design and IT management can be outsourced to help self-employed small business owners save time.
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How Your Small Business Can Support B2B Small Businesses
In these trying times, small businesses have a unique opportunity to help other small businesses.
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Staying Focused in Hard Times: Tips for Small Business Owners
When confronted with challenging times, business owners should take these steps to regain focus on their priorities.
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Top Small Business Experts to Follow on Social Media
There are many people out there with great advice for small business owners. Here are 10 that should be on your radar.
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Health Tracking and Contact Tracing Tools for Businesses
Businesses are expected to monitor and protect employee health now more than ever. Here are 10 tools that can help accomplish this.
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GROW » CUSTOMERS

How to Make Your Business More Convenient for Customers
For small businesses trying to keep up with major retailers, here are tips to simplify and enhance the shopping experience to keep consumers coming back.
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