The Drip Capital Blog

Insights on finance, working capital, and the realities of international trade: exports, imports, shipping, logistics, and customs clearance.

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9 Fast Ways to Fund Inventory and Vendor Payments in 2026

From Vendor Financing to Invoice Factoring, discover 9 collateral-light ways to fund inventory purchases and vendor payments fast. Compared by speed, cost, and fit for SMBs.

04 June 2026 11 min read

Inventory Finance: How to Fund the Gap Between Procurement and Payment

Inventory finance covers the tools that help businesses fund the gap between paying for goods and collecting revenue. Here is how vendor financing and a line of credit work together.

25 May 2026 7 min read

All About The Pro Forma Invoice

A practical guide to pro forma invoices for US importers and exporters. What goes in, when to use it, how it differs from a commercial invoice.

20 May 2026 10 min read

Commercial Invoice: What It Is, What Goes In It, and How to Get It Right

A practical guide to preparing a US commercial invoice that clears CBP every time. Field-by-field anatomy plus the escalation timeline that kicks in when something is wrong.

15 May 2026 13 min read

Working Capital for Service Businesses: A Guide

Service businesses are profitable but cash-strapped. Here is why traditional financing fails them and which products actually fit the way service businesses work.

08 May 2026 19 min read

Types of Supply Chain Financing Explained

A complete breakdown of the main types of supply chain finance, from reverse factoring to inventory finance, with examples, costs, and a decision matrix to help US businesses pick the right one.

05 May 2026 7 min read

Secured vs Unsecured Line of Credit: Guide for SMBs

Not sure which line of credit fits your SMB? Compare secured vs unsecured on rates, limits, speed, and risk, with a quick framework to decide.

23 April 2026 14 min read
Accounts Receivable Financing | What It Is & How It Works

Accounts Receivable Financing | What It Is & How It Works

Accounts receivable financing lets businesses convert outstanding invoices into immediate working capital. Learn how AR financing works, what it costs, and how it compares to factoring.

22 April 2026 14 min read