--- title: Blog | Black Line Group (4) description: Learn about strategies, legislation and case studies on our R&D tax credit blog. (4) --- [![BLG Logo New](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/New%20Logos/BLG%20Logo%20New.svg "BLG Logo New")](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/)   Questions? **[Call 763-746-1291](tel:17637461291)** - Services - [R&D Tax Credit](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/the-rd-tax-credit-black-line-group) - [How We Help Your Business](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/how-we-help) - [The BLG Way](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/the-blg-way) - [FAQs](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/faqs) - [Who We Help - CPA & Businesses](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/who-we-help) - [Industries We Serve](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/industry-brochures) - [Case Studies](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/case-studies) - [Employee Retention Credit "ERC"](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/employee-retention-credit) - [Cost Segregation](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/cost-segregation) - [Sales and Use Tax](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/sales-and-use-tax) - [About Us](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/about-us-black-line-group) - [Blog](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog) - [Contact](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/contact-us) [![GET STARTED ❯](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4260083/72b155c4-e6f5-4b0d-af1b-94df969aacfc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4260083/72b155c4-e6f5-4b0d-af1b-94df969aacfc) # Black Line Group Blog Topics [Manufacturing Tips](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tag/manufacturing-tips) [R&D Tax Credit for Manufacturers](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tag/rd-tax-credit-for-manufacturers) [R&D Tax Credit Details](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tag/rd-tax-credit-details) [R&D Tax Credit for Software](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tag/rd-tax-credit-for-software) [Intro to R&D Tax Credit](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tag/intro-to-rd-tax-credit) - Share - - - - - [mailto:?body=https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog](mailto:?body=https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Dec 26, 2019 ## [How the Quoting Process is a Qualifying R&D Activity](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/how-the-quoting-process-is-a-qualifying-rd-activity) [![quoting](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_39823892.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/how-the-quoting-process-is-a-qualifying-rd-activity) With all its variables and potential problem areas, the quoting process is almost always a challenge for manufacturers. We get it - we've been ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/how-the-quoting-process-is-a-qualifying-rd-activity) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Dec 16, 2019 ## [2 Mistakes to Avoid in R&D Tax Credit Studies for Software Companies](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/rd-tax-credit-studies-for-software-companies) [![r&d](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_141376707.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/rd-tax-credit-studies-for-software-companies) Peter Harrington started his career as a programmer, and prior to joining Black Line Group, ran a 90-person software company. As our Chief Revenue ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/rd-tax-credit-studies-for-software-companies) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Dec 12, 2019 ## [6 Ways Manufacturing Process Optimization Qualifies You for the R&D Tax Credit](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/manufacturing-process-optimization) [![manufacturing](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_26970682.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/manufacturing-process-optimization) Economic conditions are good, manufacturers are profitable and growing, and the [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/manufacturing-process-optimization) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Nov 27, 2019 ## [Is an R&D Tax Credit Study Worth My Time?](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/is-an-rd-tax-credit-study-worth-my-time) [![R&D](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_170010614.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/is-an-rd-tax-credit-study-worth-my-time) Every business owner can agree that time is money. The more time a certain task or project takes, the more money you've invested in it. That's why ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/is-an-rd-tax-credit-study-worth-my-time) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Nov 21, 2019 ## [Top 5 Issues Software Companies are Going to Face in 2020](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/top-5-issues-software-developers-are-going-to-face-in-2020) [![AdobeStock_214762721](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_214762721.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/top-5-issues-software-developers-are-going-to-face-in-2020) Successful research and development in any industry requires a strong foundation of knowledge in that industry. That’s why the experts at Black ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/top-5-issues-software-developers-are-going-to-face-in-2020) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Nov 12, 2019 ## [Why Your Manufacturing CPA Should Have an R&D Tax Credit Partner](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/manufacturing-cpa-should-have-an-rd-tax-credit-partner) [![why](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/sa-44.jpg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/manufacturing-cpa-should-have-an-rd-tax-credit-partner) As a manufacturer in a fast-paced industry, you need to seize every opportunity to be more competitive, grow faster, and increase profitability. ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/manufacturing-cpa-should-have-an-rd-tax-credit-partner) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Nov 7, 2019 ## [3 Things to Consider with International Business for Manufacturers](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/international-business-for-manufacturers) [![International](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/International%20Business%20for%20Manufacturers.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/international-business-for-manufacturers) As a leading manufacturer, you are continually navigating an increasingly complex global competitive landscape.  That requires successfully ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/international-business-for-manufacturers) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Oct 29, 2019 ## [Do You Make Custom Manufactured Products? There's a Tax Credit for That](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/custom-manufactured-products) [![custom](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_164896197.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/custom-manufactured-products) Manufacturing custom parts and/or products takes time, energy, investment, and a whole lot of steps to get from ideation to finished product. ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/custom-manufactured-products) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Oct 24, 2019 ## [Future of Automation in Manufacturing: When Does it Make Sense to Invest?](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/future-of-automation-in-manufacturing) [![future](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_230670206.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/future-of-automation-in-manufacturing) All manufacturing companies are automated to one degree or another. However, taking automation to the next level can be a huge asset for ... 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