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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.