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Payroll Funding for Printing Companies

Keep press operators, designers and bindery staff paid while client invoices clear. Apply in 5 minutes with bank statements.

Cover My Payroll

Print Shop Payroll Funding

Run the big job and still make payroll on time

Print clients pay on their schedule, not yours. We fund the gap based on your deposit history so a heavy production month doesn't strain your crew.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Payroll funding built for print shops

Fast with little paperwork

Apply in five minutes with about three months of statements. Qualified shops can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Credit flexibility

FICO 500+ is considered, and steady client deposits count in your favor.

Full cost up front

Your offer shows the full repayment amount before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Clear repayment schedule

The schedule is laid out in the offer so you can plan it around client payments.

Ready to see your numbers?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Your press crew doesn't work on net 30

Commercial printing has a built-in cash squeeze. You buy paper and ink, run the job, pay operators and bindery staff, ship it, and then wait. Corporate clients, agencies and schools often pay on net 30 or longer, and a few always pay late. When a big run lands in the same week as payroll, the shop can be profitable on paper and still short on Friday. Payroll funding covers that stretch.

Situations that put pressure on print payroll

How we look at a print business

We review about three months of business bank statements. Steady deposits from repeat clients, online orders and walk-in work show what the business can support. We also look at existing obligations, especially press leases and other equipment payments that are common in printing. The amount depends mainly on deposits and those obligations.

For illustration, a shop with a dozen employees might request enough to cover two payroll cycles during a heavy production month, not a figure based on annual sales. FICO 500+ is considered, no tax returns are required, and sole proprietors can apply.

Choosing the right fit

For a one-time gap, working capital is usually the simplest choice. If payroll pressure comes back every busy season, a business line of credit gives you a reserve to draw from. A merchant cash advance ties repayment to incoming revenue. Each offer shows the full repayment amount and repayment schedule before you accept.

For a broader look at managing cash across the year, read our printing cash flow guide, or go straight to the 5-minute application.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can a print shop get payroll funding?

Qualified print businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours after approval. Applying a few days before payroll gives you the most room.

Do my press leases affect how much I can get?

Yes. Existing equipment payments are part of the picture, since they come out of the same deposits that support any new funding.

Can I use the funds for temp staff during a busy season?

Yes. Working capital can cover wages for temporary or seasonal staff, overtime, and payroll taxes.

What paperwork do I need?

About three months of business bank statements and the short application. No tax returns.

Does the application affect my credit?

We start with a soft credit pull, so you can see your options before any hard inquiry.

Can a one-person print shop apply?

Yes. Sole proprietors can apply, including owners who run a small shop with part-time help.

Two payrolls $46,000.00
Seasonal temps $14,000.00
Rush overtime $8,500.00
Payroll taxes $19,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

A few habits make payroll funding easier to get and easier to manage.

  • Invoice clients the day a job ships
  • Track which clients pay late and by how much
  • List press leases and equipment payments before applying
  • Keep all client deposits in one business account

Payroll funding vs. a bank loan

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
5 minutes
Long forms
Documents
About 3 months of bank statements
Tax returns and financials
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher minimum scores
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks to fund
Credit check
Soft pull to start
Hard inquiry

Keep your presses running and your crew paid

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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