--- title: Blog | Black Line Group | Manufacturing Tips description: Manufacturing Tips | Learn about strategies, legislation and case studies on our R&D tax credit blog. --- [![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/tag/manufacturing-tips](mailto:?body=https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tag/manufacturing-tips) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Feb 3, 2021 ## [R&D Tax Credit For Software: What Manufacturers Need To Know](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/software-for-manufacturers) [![software](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_274155849.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/software-for-manufacturers) It’s natural for manufacturers to think of “investing capital” as purchasing new machinery and equipment. But, there’s another investment, ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/software-for-manufacturers) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Nov 17, 2020 ## [Why Optimizing Manufacturing Profit Margins is Key to Success in 2021](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/manufacturing-profit-margins) [![manufacturing](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_40515377%20%282%29.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/manufacturing-profit-margins) The manufacturing world (the entire world, really) can’t get much more unpredictable than what we just experienced in 2020. Flipping the calendar ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/manufacturing-profit-margins) [John Madsen](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/john-madsen) Aug 25, 2020 ## [How Can Automation Save a Manufacturer Money on Taxes?](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/manufacturing-automation-tax-savings) [![Person](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/Blog/Person-with-clipboard-monitoring-a-factory-with-robots.jpg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/manufacturing-automation-tax-savings) If you’re not convinced about the acceptance of automation in manufacturing, here are some stats to convince you: - Read More [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Jul 26, 2020 ## [Top 10 Issues Facing the Manufacturing Industry in 2020](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/issues-facing-the-manufacturing-industry-2020) [![issues](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_219622941.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/issues-facing-the-manufacturing-industry-2020) Wow, we’re over halfway through 2020, and it couldn’t have been a stranger six months. Presidential ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/issues-facing-the-manufacturing-industry-2020) [John Madsen](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/john-madsen) Jul 13, 2020 ## [6 Ways to Invest R&D Tax Credit Savings](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/ways-to-invest-rd-tax-credit-savings) [![class="hs-featured-image"](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/Banners/manufacturing_plant.jpg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/ways-to-invest-rd-tax-credit-savings) It’s OK to dream. Take a moment and imagine how you could invest a ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/ways-to-invest-rd-tax-credit-savings) [John Madsen](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/john-madsen) May 19, 2020 ## [5 Valuable Tax Incentives for Manufacturing Businesses in 2020](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tax-incentives-for-manufacturing-businesses) [![tax](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_213107647.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tax-incentives-for-manufacturing-businesses) Running a manufacturing business is challenging, even in the best of times. ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/tax-incentives-for-manufacturing-businesses) [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 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 ... [Read More](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/future-of-automation-in-manufacturing) [Black Line Group Team](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/author/black-line-group-team) Oct 17, 2019 ## [4 Reasons Manufacturers Aren't Growing Due to Demand-Driven Manufacturing](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/demand-driven-manufacturing) [![demand](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_275470380.jpeg)](https://www.blacklinegrp.com/blog/demand-driven-manufacturing) Growing a manufacturing business takes planning, time, and effort. Even then, there are factors that can keep a business from successful growth. ... 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