The U.S. economy is flashing warning signs this week. On April 3rd, markets tumbled again, with the S&P 500 sliding nearly 8% since February amid newly imposed tariffs, rising costs, and growing fears of a recession.

Struggling with construction cash flow? Learn how AR advances, trade credit, and early payment solutions help contractors, suppliers & subcontractors stay on track.

We’re thrilled to announce our latest feature: instant approval for eligible customers in good standing!

The holiday season offers a natural slowdown for many businesses—making it the perfect time to reflect and prepare for the New Year.

While growing sales is the goal of all manufacturers, distributors, dealers and sellers, inefficiencies in AR management can severely hinder cash flow, increase operational costs, and limit profitability.

BlueTape sellers can now access BlueTape Authorization, a solution designed to streamline the processing of custom orders for both sellers as well as borrowers.

Learn some great tips and tricks to estimating construction costs in this article by our partners at Buildxact.

If you are in the construction industry, there are three types of SBA loans for which your business can apply: 7(a) loans, 504 loans, and microloans.

Is your construction business PCI compliant? The answer to that question may be more important than you think.

Mastercard and Visa agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a group of mostly small businesses. But what does this mean for LBM dealers?

How can your construction business stay ahead of the curve in 2024?

By marketing to remodelers, building material suppliers can tap into a growing market and bring in a new stream of customers.

Both options can improve cash flow. But which option is best for your business?

Technology is transforming every aspect of the construction process, including preconstruction and takeoff.

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BlueTape now generates trade credit and payment statements on demand for customers.

Are you a building material supplier looking for ways to improve your bottom line? One solution you may not have considered is outsourcing your trade credit.

Online marketing is essential for construction professionals to reach their target audience and grow their business.

Small and medium building material suppliers face a tough challenge in competing with big box stores, but they can still outperform these giants using four key strategies.

As a construction company, managing cash flow is a critical part of running your business. One area that can be particularly challenging is managing accounts receivable.

Good planning and design are essential to any home construction project, so you need to understand the stages and how the project life cycle works to ensure it’s successful.

With the rise of Card-Not-Present transactions, building material dealers and suppliers face new risks and challenges when it comes to accepting credit cards.

One way to save money without sacrificing quality is by building green homes.

What is factoring, and is it really good for the health of a construction business?

With 2023 well underway, both contractors and building material suppliers are faced with a potentially volatile year.

BlueTape’s latest integration with Oracle NetSuite enables our customers to continue to use their ERP system for invoice…

In the construction industry, even while projects may be plenty, cash flow can turn to a trickle when materials must be purchased to meet the project scope. So what are your options?

Here are a few tips to bulletproof your construction business from recession.

Concerns about a global recession have been growing over the past few months, and experts observe a probability higher than normal.

At BlueTape we are excited to announce we are now a proud member of the Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC). We are committed to being an active member of the community and joining key associations allows us to stay close to our customers and partners.

BlueTape now offers integration with Xero accounting software for a seamless invoice management experience.

You can now integrate your BlueTape account with QuickBooks for a seamless AR experience. Create invoices, send them via SMS, and get paid, all with just a few clicks.

At BlueTape, we boast a diverse team of both women and men, and celebrating the accolades and achievements of women is of importance to us. In this post, we honor the women who work tirelessly within the construction industry.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, credit card fraud was the most frequent type of fraud reported in 2020. The total loss due to credit card fraud was a whopping $149 million.

Gain complete control and reduce the risk of fraud by automating invoices & payments for AP.

Smaller to medium-sized construction businesses have an advantage over larger big-box competitors when it comes to offering an array of payment options. Unlike larger construction businesses, smaller businesses have the upper hand at offering better customer service compared to larger competitors.

Factoring is a financial method used by businesses to help accelerate their cash flow. Factoring is an alternative form of financing suited for small and medium-sized companies that do not have a long and established banking record with a lender.

Patrick Gannon, the Co-Founder, and COO of BlueTape, recently hosted a webinar highlighting the top tech trends in the construction industry for 2022. In case you missed it, here are some key takeaways from Patrick's discussion.

Almost 50 years after its introduction, automatic clearing house (ACH) transactions continue to remain an important part of the business infrastructure.

Patrick Gannon, the Co-Founder, and COO of BlueTape, recently hosted a webinar explaining how to accelerate your accounts receivable. In case you missed it, here are some key takeaways from Patrick's discussion.

BlueTape referral program rewards with $1,000 for each supplier that joins.

BlueTape attends 2021 WOC event to showcase new payment features to thousands of contractors and material suppliers in the industry.

BlueTape’s recently launched payment tool is designed for the construction supply chain. This solution is created for the needs of lumberyards and other building materials suppliers and it helps them lower their credit card processing fees and increase their margins.

BlueTape will be exhibiting at the JLC LIVE 2021 New England event. We look forward to meeting the construction pros and our community members.

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a quick shift to remote work, with businesses being forced to operate entirely online.

In the construction industry, all workers along the supply chain are always on the go.

Building an online presence helps you boost your company's engagement and gain customers. Follow these tips to build your website.

The Benefits of Offering Net Terms to Your Trade Customers

Tax season is among the most dreaded times of the year for many workers across the country. For construction workers, tax season is a little more difficult.

Every year, we celebrate the Earth during the month of April.

When evaluating the health and wellness of your business, it is important to remember the various elements that can best help you do this.

Every year, we celebrate Women in Construction week from March 7th to March 13th.

Trying to keep up customer retention after a bad experience? Well, it may be too late already.

One of the largest and most pressing issues small businesses face is managing account receivables.

Mechanics lien are documents that reserve the filer the right to unpaid compensation. Here are ways to avoid a lien being filed against you.

In 2020, the world was hit hard by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only did fear and confusion consume people worldwide, they also consumed the enterprise of business.

Social inclusion is defined as the process of improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society.

Financial planning is critical to every small business. In order to succeed, businesses need to maintain a strong financial muscle and have an understanding of the company’s financial wellbeing.

When starting a new project, contractors must always consider the best way to pay for and finance building materials.

Debt is often talked about as something that is bound to negatively affect a company or at least temporarily slow its growth. As a result, people tend to avoid debt completely.

Each season allows for different construction projects. Navigate the seasonality of construction year round by considering these factors.

The New Year signals the beginning of a new financial year. In January, we celebrate financial wellness month and our team at BlueTape has shared our tips and tricks on ensuring you have good financial well-being for the New Year!

Whether you are a beginner or looking to grow your business, there is a lot you need to think about when considering offering term payments to your customers.

Cash flow is essential for continuing operations but because of the nature of the construction business, there can be big bottlenecks. A construction line of credit can solve that problem.

As a business owner you may have many questions about lines of credit. We’ll explore the answers to all and help you feel confident.

Business operations and material purchases can be expensive, we get it. Small businesses oftentimes need an extra hand when starting out, many times that hand is through financing.

For every product you sell or service you render, there is a specific market for you. How you can have access to this specific target audience that requires your product or service is a function of marketing.