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Sean Ludwig

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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 » 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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RUN » BUSINESS FINANCING

How to Get Certified as a Minority-Owned Business
Getting your business officially certified as minority-owned can open up new opportunities for federal, state, local and corporate contracts.
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START » STRATEGY

Office Furniture Ideas to Keep Workers Safe After COVID-19
As many businesses begin to reopen while COVID-19 continues to threaten communities, office spaces are being reconfigured in new ways to keep employees protected.
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RUN » HUMAN RESOURCES

Ways to Improve Remote Team Communication
As the coronavirus pandemic reshapes how teams work globally, communication has become more important than ever. Here’s how to get your remote team on the same page.
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RUN » HUMAN RESOURCES

How to Support Employees as They Return to Work Post-Coronavirus
With many businesses reopening around the country, employers face the challenge of supporting workers as coronavirus concerns reshape the modern workplace.
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