American Manufacturing: Making America, American Made
Why is Made in America Valuable to Manufacturing? In the last few years, “Made in America” has evolved from a nostalgic slogan into a strategic movement for U.S. manufacturing. Deloitte‘s Center for Government Insights called it a new “American manufacturing renaissance. With a focus on bolstering domestic manufacturing, the United States has an opportunity to […]
Work in Progress Financing: The Secret Weapon for Project-Based Manufacturers
Learn how Work in Progress (WIP) financing helps manufacturers bridge cash flow gaps, fund materials and labor, and scale production without giving up equity. In project-based manufacturing, cash flow timing, not demand, often constrains growth. You need to purchase raw materials, pay labor, absorb overhead — long before your customer pays. That mismatch can strangle […]
What is a Merchant Cash Advance
For subcontractors and manufacturers, Merchant Cash Advances (MCAs) feel like a lifeline—especially when payroll is due and receivables are still weeks away. MCA brokers promise quick approvals, minimal paperwork, and money in the account in a day or two. But like most “easy” solutions, MCAs come with a catch. And when it comes to construction […]
Loan Types for Manufacturing Businesses
In the decade following the Great Recession, many American manufacturing business owners have struggled to secure loans or lines of credit from traditional banks. As a result, a host of new and different manufacturing finance lending options have sprung up to help manufacturers looking to expand, better manage their cash flow, purchase new equipment and […]