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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Vendor Financing for Inventory Purchases
Vendor Financing pays your vendor directly for inventory purchases so you can receive stock without upfront cash. Learn how it works, who it fits, and how to get started.
Standby Letter of Credit vs Letter of Credit
Standby Letters of Credit are designed to stay unused, while Letters of Credit are meant to trigger payment. Learn when each instrument protects your business.
Incoterms 2026: The Complete Guide to All 11 Trade Terms Currently in Force
The complete guide to all 11 Incoterms currently in force in 2026. What each term means, when to use it, and the most common mistakes US importers and exporters make.
How to Finance Raw Material Buying in the US in 2026
Raw material financing is how manufacturers, wholesalers, and Buyers in America pay for the inputs they need before they earn revenue from finished goods.
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.