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 Get a Loan to Buy an Existing Business

Here’s what you need to know if you are considering taking out a loan in order to purchase an existing business.

GROW » MARKETING

Tips for Promoting Your Online Event Series

Online events have taken on a more prominent role during COVID-19, with in-person activities scaled back. Here are tips on how businesses can get the word out about virtual events.

RUN » HUMAN RESOURCES

How Companies Are Changing Benefits to Accommodate Remote Employees

As companies adjust to having more employees working from home, benefits and perks are changing to meet new needs.

START » STARTUP

Franchises That Are Succeeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic, many companies that use a franchising model have seen success despite new challenges around safety and consumer expectations.

RUN » FINANCE

How to Set Up a Small Business 401(k)

Offering a 401(k) plan can make small business hiring more competitive and incentivize employees to stick around. Here’s what you need to know about setting one up.

START » STARTUP

Guide to the Paycheck Protection Loan Extension

The Paycheck Protection Program, which offers forgivable loans to businesses impacted by COVID-19, has been extended by Congress. Here’s how companies can take part.

START » STRATEGY

SBA Programs Every Business Owner Should Know About

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers opportunities for federal contracting dollars, grants and more to numerous small companies each year through these seven programs.

START » STRATEGY

Return-to-Work Services for Employees Coming Back During COVID-19

Companies that are reopening while COVID-19 continues may want to adopt a return-to-work service that can help them track employee health and assess risk.

GROW » CUSTOMERS

How to Generate Customer Loyalty When Reopening

While COVID-19 concerns persist around the country, reopening companies should spend time rebuilding relationships with loyal customers. Here are eight ways to do that.

GROW » CUSTOMERS

How to Get Customers to Return Post-Coronavirus

As businesses reopen around the country while concerns about COVID-19 persist, there are many things they should do to prepare for returning customers.