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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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EVENTS » SMALL BUSINESS UPDATE TOWN HALL

Small Business Update: PPP and Stimulus Q&A
In our third Small Business Update, U.S. Chamber Chief Policy Officer, Neil Bradley, and Chief Digital Officer, Mike Morello, answer tough questions about PPP, ERTC and EIDL.
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START » STRATEGY

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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START » STRATEGY

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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EVENTS » SMALL BUSINESS UPDATE TOWN HALL

Small Business Update: PPP Loans and the Employee Retention Tax Credit
In our second Small Business Update, U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer, Neil Bradley, and Jeanette Mulvey, Content Director at CO—, discuss additional stimulus details.
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