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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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RUN » BUSINESS FINANCING

Resources for PPP Loan Forgiveness Help
Applying for forgiveness for a Paycheck Protection Loan can be a challenging task. These resources can help you navigate how to get full forgiveness.
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RUN » HUMAN RESOURCES

Can 1099 Employees File for Unemployment?
Unemployment benefits for self-employed workers are generally not available, but the coronavirus pandemic changed this in many states.
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START » STRATEGY

How to Renegotiate Your Commercial Lease
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to pressure businesses financially, now is a good time for them to renegotiate their leases. Here are four tips to help them do just that.
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START » BUSINESS IDEAS

How Holiday-Themed Businesses Are Adapting to COVID-19
During the holidays, many seasonal businesses help people celebrate. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, that hasn’t changed thanks to some businesses’ significant pivots.
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EVENTS » THE BIG WEEK FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Marcus Samuelsson: Entrepreneurship & the Future of Restaurants
Chef Marcus Samuelsson sat down with CO— to discuss his upbringing, entrepreneurship, and what restaurants need to survive COVID-19.
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EVENTS » THE BIG WEEK FOR SMALL BUSINESS

theSkimm Founders Reveal Secrets to Business Success
Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, founders of the popular newsletter theSkimm, discuss how they developed a subscriber base of 7 million subscribers, adapting to 2020’s challenges and more.
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EVENTS » THE BIG WEEK FOR SMALL BUSINESS

The Big Week for Small Business: Perfecting the Pivot: Strategies from Star Business Owners
On day two of The Big Week, we discuss key ways business owners can continue to propel their businesses onward and upward, even in the face of adversity.
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EVENTS » THE BIG WEEK FOR SMALL BUSINESS

The Big Week for Small Business: Helping Small Business Owners Navigate Uncertain Times
On day one of The Big Week, we discuss the big issues owners are facing and what they should be thinking about right now.
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GROW » MARKETING

How to Maximize Yelp to Promote Your Business
Popular customer reviews site Yelp can be used as a powerful marketing tool. Here’s how you can take advantage of the site’s tools to maximize your presence.
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RUN » HUMAN RESOURCES

How to Retain Your Best Employees
One of the best ways to keep your company growing is to retain core talent. Here are eight ways to keep your best employees on board.
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