The Drip Capital Blog
Insights on finance, working capital, and the realities of international trade: exports, imports, shipping, logistics, and customs clearance.
September Jobs Report: Latest Updates as US Adds Just 29K Jobs
The September jobs report shows the US added just 29,000 jobs, badly missing forecasts. See the latest numbers, Fed rate reaction, and what it means for your business.
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U.S. Import Ban on Canadian Goods: List of Products and What Importers Need to Know
Understand the U.S. import ban on Canadian goods, all 68 covered classifications, applicable duties, sourcing alternatives, and illustrative cost comparisons.
How To Forecast A Year You Can't See
Tariff rates can move while your goods are already at sea. Here's why annual forecasting breaks down for importers, and how order timing needs to adapt.
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.
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.
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Bill of Exchange Explained for US Importers and Exporters
Learn how a bill of exchange works in US trade, who signs it, when payment is due, and how sight drafts and acceptance affect document release and cash plans.
Amazon Seller Financing for Inventory and FBA Cash Flow
Explore Amazon seller financing options, how Amazon Lending works, and ways to match inventory purchases, FBA expenses, and repayments to your expected payouts.
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.