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How to Financially Plan for your Small Business
One key aspect of running a small business on which many entrepreneurs fall short is their financial planning.
Aug 1, 20232 min read


The Wall Street Journal recognizes Honeycomb’s impact on small business lending!
No need to pinch ourselves - we’re not actually dreaming. Honeycomb Credit was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal!
Jul 25, 20233 min read


Five Reasons to Avoid Merchant Cash Advances
We’d encourage you to think twice about Merchant Cash Advances. Here are a few reasons why you should avoid them.
Jun 11, 20233 min read


Restaurant Secrets from the Vault: Shelby Speakeasy in Detroit
We spoke with director of hospitality Mindy Lopus about Shelby’s history, future, and how they’ve managed to build such a tight team.
Jun 5, 20233 min read


The Perfect Pairing: BierWax's Unique Approach to Standing Out in a Competitive Industry
We spoke to Chris Maestro about the inspiration for BierWax and how the business has managed to use creativity to grow and thrive in beer.
May 17, 20234 min read


Velum Fermentation opens Pittsburgh Craft Brewery with Equity Investment Offering
Velum Fermentation, a new craft brewery is opening up in Pittsburgh, and it's due to community investment through Honeycomb Credit!
May 11, 20235 min read


From Pulp to Profit: Lessons on Creativity and Growth from Renewal Mill
Renewal Mill takes used by-products of other kinds of food production and turns them into delicious new upcycled products.
May 10, 20234 min read


3 Ways Atlanta’s A Mano Restaurant is Thriving in Uncertain Economic Times
A Mano is operating with inflation on the rise and a possible recession incoming, but they have strategies to thrive as a restaurant.
May 10, 20233 min read


A Guide to Honeycomb Credit's Diverse Investment Offerings
Velum Fermentation had an equity raise of $102,350 from 117 community investors. Honeycomb Credit started as a platform where local...
May 10, 20233 min read


Meet the 6 Women-Owned Chicago Businesses Shaking Up Their Funding Model
We’ve had the pleasure of working with six stellar women-owned businesses by unlocking their ability to take investments from the community
Apr 6, 20234 min read


Harvie Closed Community Investment Round of $251,325 to continue growing Pittsburgh food system
Harvie is innovating the local food industry is that they offer a platform for local food producers to expand their reach across the city.
Mar 30, 20233 min read


Impact Investing Goes Local: How We’re Building Vibrant, Financially Empowered Communities Together
If you’re currently a Honeycomb investor or are considering making your first investment, you're making an impact locally!
Mar 13, 20233 min read


$62,300 invested in Atlanta restaurant Butter + Scotch to open a new location
Detric and Malik recently ran a successful Honeycomb community investment campaign and raised $63,200 from 70 investors!
Mar 8, 20233 min read


Jacksonville Businesses are Growing With Community and Philanthropic Investment
Honeycomb Credit is helping small businesses in Jacksonville, Florida reach their full potential!
Mar 1, 20233 min read


How to Invest in Locally-owned, Growing, Sustainable businesses
Honeycomb happens to have three small businesses with sustainable missions accepting investments now - let’s learn more about them!
Feb 28, 20232 min read


When Creditworthy Local Businesses Can Get a Loan, This Happens
With $16.3 million invested so far in small businesses on Honeycomb, we’re nowhere near slowing our mission to get small businesses funded
Feb 22, 20233 min read


NIHITO Blog: A Day in the Life of a Yinzer Vegan Caterer
Annamarie got out of the office by shadowing Gerald Charlton, owner of Pittsburgh vegan food truck and catering company Veggies N’At.
Feb 15, 20233 min read


Atlanta’s Harbor Coffee Receives $74k in Investments for Brick-and-Mortar Coffee Shop
With investors in their communities, pop-ups like Harbor Coffee and Bread is Good have been able to become permanent locations
Feb 6, 20232 min read


What Rising Interest Rates Mean for You as a Local Business Investor
Small business investors like you are more important than ever because you’re providing the opportunity for small businesses to grow
Jan 31, 20232 min read


A Day In The Life of a Soap Goddess - Behind the Curtain at Pip and Lola’s Soap and Sundries
At Honeycomb Credit, all of our staff are encouraged every quarter to go out into the wild and spend a day shadowing a small business owner.
Jan 25, 20234 min read


What is the Fed, and Why is it Raising Interest Rates for Independent Businesses?
We’ve all seen the headlines - “Fed raises rates at historic pace”, “Fed continues to increase rates with stubborn inflation”, “Federal...
Jan 20, 20234 min read


How Crowdfunding can Actually Increase Your Independent Business’s Revenue by 60%
we found that those who’ve worked with us have reported on average a 60% year-over year increase in revenue after crowdfunding!
Jan 18, 20232 min read


Why Honeycomb Credit Kicks Our Employees Out of the Office - NIHITO
Our CEO, George Cook, did his NIHITO at Millie's Ice Cream - a Honeycomb Alumni! At Honeycomb, we work with local business owners on a...
Jan 17, 20233 min read


How Foundations Investing in Local Businesses can Help You Invest In Local Businesses
Investing in small businesses has never been easier thanks to Honeycomb and thanks to the foundations who support small businesses.
Jan 11, 20233 min read
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