Dear Hot Bread Kitchen Community, At the end of an unprecedented year, we find ourselves in a historic moment that has made clear what we’ve always known: women of color are the backbone of our democracy, our economy, and our communities. As essential workers in food, healthcare, and childcare; as mothers, grandmas, sisters, and aunties; […]
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E-Commerce Tips from the Food Entrepreneurship Forum
Hot Bread Kitchen’s Food Entrepreneurship Forum was a 3-day virtual event held October 20—22, 2020 for anyone invested in rebuilding a more equitable and inclusive small business community. Here are tips and notes shared by panelists during the workshop. Legal considerations View presentation by Goodwin Proctor Technology Recommendations E-commerce options include: Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy. (Shopify […]
New funds small business owners can apply for right now
New funds small business owners can apply for right now.
Hot Bread Kitchen’s CEO Reflects on what it means to Invest in Breadwinners
To the Hot Bread Kitchen Community, Thank you for your support over the past six months as Hot Bread Kitchen has grappled with the complex emergency support required of so many food workers and foodmakers in our kitchens. Much has changed for our community this year, and there is more change yet to come. As […]
Voices from the Field: Ruby Schechter of The Better Pop
Ruby Schecter, founder of The Better Pop, shares how she keeps her dream of running a small food business alive during COVID-19.
10 Tips for Growing Your Food Brand + Building Relationships during COVID-19
Small food brands often face an uphill battle even after they get into retail stores—brand-building, marketing, communication with buyers, increasing orders, and more—which has only been exacerbated by COVID-19. Hot Bread Kitchen’s panel discussion on August 13, 2020 convened food industry experts for a discussion on how small food brands can strategically pivot, strengthen their […]