The Drip Capital Blog
Insights on finance, working capital, and the realities of international trade: exports, imports, shipping, logistics, and customs clearance.
What Will Make Christmas Shoppers Buy From You Instead Of A Cheaper Competitor?
Price isn't the only thing Christmas shoppers weigh. Here's how small retailers can win the sale without discounting everything.
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Why Apparel Businesses Take Their Most Expensive Loans Before Their Best Sales Months
Apparel businesses pay for peak-season inventory long before their customers pay them. This piece follows a single order from deposit to payment to show where the gap opens, why traditional facilities cover less of it than owners expect, and what filling it in a hurry actually costs.
Tariff Refund Guide: How to Claim Yours Through CBP CAPE
A step-by-step guide to filing a CAPE Declaration and claiming your IEEPA tariff refund, plus how to bridge the 60-90 day wait with financing.
Everyone Is Buying Before July 24. Are You?
Container imports are set to break all-time records ahead of August tariff changes. Here is what the math actually looks like for importers deciding whether to buy early.
Solar's Biggest Cost Isn't the Panel Anymore
The balance of system; the wiring, switchgear, and connectors, now drives most of a solar project's cost. Can its economics still drive the energy transition? And what does that mean for the people who supply it?
The Aerospace & Defense Boom Is Straining Small Suppliers
A record aerospace and defense backlog means years of work. Here's why hiring, CMMC compliance, and cash flow make it hard for small suppliers to keep up.
Why American Solar Firms Are Placing 2027 Orders In 2026
AI is driving a US energy crisis. Solar is the answer - but supply chain gaps and cash flow pressure are holding firms back. Here is what the financing gap actually looks like.
Resource Library
Increase Bank: How Its API Banking Platform Works
Explore Increase Bank, its API banking platform, payment tools, fees, and setup process. Learn what your team needs to build and operate an integration today.
Equipment Financing Companies in 2026: How to Compare Your Options
Compare Equipment Financing Companies in 2026 by eligibility, payment terms, total cost, and ownership. Explore bank loans, SBA programs, and leasing options.
Equipment Financing vs. Working Capital: How to Fund Your Next Equipment Purchase
Compare Equipment Financing vs. Working Capital Loan options, repayment timing, project costs, and the operating cash needed to support an equipment purchase.
Chinese New Year 2027: Factory Shutdowns & What It Means for Your Supply Chain
Plan for Chinese New Year 2027 factory shutdowns with vendor milestones, inventory coverage, shipping checks, and a cash-flow plan for your import business.
Merchant Cash Advances in 2026: How Repayment Affects Your Cash Flow
Understand Merchant Cash Advance costs, deductions, and reconciliation. Compare offers and test how repayment could affect your cash flow before signing.
Bonus Depreciation in 2026: What Qualifies and How to Fund Equipment Purchases
Understand bonus depreciation in 2026, qualifying equipment, Section 179 differences, and how to fund purchases while protecting your business cash flow.
Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Loans: What They Are & How They Work
Commercial and industrial loans explained: what C&I loans are, how they work, loan types, qualification rules, and 2026 rate data from the Federal Reserve.
What Is Asset-Based Lending? A 2026 Guide for US Businesses
Asset-based lending turns receivables, inventory, and equipment into a borrowing base. See how it works, what it costs, and how it differs from factoring.