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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How to Qualify for Vendor Financing in 2026

Vendor Financing has different qualification criteria than bank loans. No collateral, no minimum credit score. Learn what US businesses actually need to qualify in 2026.

29 June 2026 8 min read
Best Inventory Financing Options in 2026: How to Choose the Right One

Best Inventory Financing Options in 2026: How to Choose the Right One

Compare the best inventory financing options in 2026, from Vendor Financing and lines of credit to PO financing and inventory loans.

29 June 2026 6 min read
Export License vs Import License: What US Businesses Actually Need

Export License vs Import License: What US Businesses Actually Need

Export license vs import license: most US businesses need neither for everyday goods. Here is when each is required, who regulates it, and how to check.

29 June 2026 5 min read

Vendor Financing vs Trade Credit | Which Suits Your Business?

Vendor Financing and Trade Credit both help US businesses manage vendor payments. Learn the key differences, when to use each, and which one fits your cash flow strategy.

23 June 2026 10 min read
How to Fulfill a Large Purchase Order Without Using Your Own Cash

How to Fulfill a Large Purchase Order Without Using Your Own Cash

A big order from a national retailer should not stall on cash. Here is how vendor financing, purchase order financing, and a line of credit let you fill it without tapping your own reserves.

22 June 2026 7 min read

FOB vs CIF | Every Buyer Must Know

FOB and CIF are the most used Incoterms in global trade. Learn who pays freight, who bears the risk, how each affects US customs duty, and which one saves you more money.

19 June 2026 9 min read
Working Capital Financing for Wholesalers in 2026

Working Capital Financing for Wholesalers in 2026

Every wholesaler runs the same race against the clock. Here is how working capital financing closes the cash conversion cycle gap - and which tool fits which part of it.

17 June 2026 6 min read
Extend Vendor Payment Terms | We Pay Your Vendor, You Repay Us Later

Extend Vendor Payment Terms | We Pay Your Vendor, You Repay Us Later

Extending vendor payments is one of the fastest ways to free up working capital. Learn the strategies that work and how Drip Capital can help you do it without renegotiating terms.

17 June 2026 10 min read