Being weird will always be in style. In a sense, that’s what the elevated apparel brand Bigfoot Kick is all about. If everyone’s a bit weird (their words, not ours), then people should have a way to express their idiosyncrasies while still feeling and being cool.
When Daniel Bliley started his business, he didn’t want banking to be a project. He just wanted to find something that worked. Like many early-stage entrepreneurs, Daniel was handling sales, marketing, production, and logistics at the same time. Adding friction at the financial layer felt risky and unnecessary.
“I just didn’t want banking to become another thing I had to manage,” Daniel says. “There was already enough going on.”
In this article, you’ll learn why Bigfoot Kick—a growing, Charlotte-based apparel brand—chose Bluevine early and how they built a banking setup that still stays out of the way as the business evolves.
Business snapshot
Bigfoot Kick is a modern apparel brand with a lean team and a wide footprint. Sales come through their online shop, wholesale partners, and in-person events. Production spans the U.S. and several international manufacturers.
That mix creates real financial complexity—even for a small business.
- Business: Bigfoot Kick
- Industry: Apparel, ecommerce
- Model: Online retailer and wholesaler
- Location: Charlotte, NC
- Bluevine customer since: October 2020
The challenge: Starting and growing without banking friction
From the beginning, speed mattered. Bigfoot Kick needed to collect revenue quickly and pay vendors reliably to keep production moving.
According to Daniel, traditional banks didn’t feel built for that. “I didn’t want to deal with branches, paperwork, or waiting days just to move money,” Daniel says. “The last thing I needed was banking slowing me down.”
He was looking for something simple and digital—a platform he could manage from his phone, something that wouldn’t demand too much attention once it was set up.
“I wanted to focus on building my brand,” he explains. “Not calling my bank.”
Why Bigfoot Kick chose Bluevine
Daniel found Bluevine through online research and peer reviews. What stood out wasn’t a single feature—it was an entire business banking ecosystem that lined up with how his business actually ran.
A digital-first platform that fit the business
“I know a lot of small business owners who’ve had bad experiences with larger banks, which tend to be slower and less convenient. So, I was looking for a digital platform over a traditional bank.”
Bigfoot Kick operates online and on the move. For Daniel, Bluevine’s mobile-first approach made sense immediately.
“I can check balances, send payments, or see what’s coming in without thinking about it,” Daniel says. “It’s just there when I need it.”
There was no branch visit. No paperwork loop. Just a fast setup and a dashboard that made sense.
Making idle cash work
Apparel businesses often pay for production long before inventory sells. So, finding a business checking account that helped optimize cash management was crucial for Daniel.
“I chose Bluevine because—number one, I wanted my money to earn interest, so that was a big selling point.”
Having an interest-earning business checking account helped Bigfoot Kick make better use of its cash without adding complexity, like needing to transfer money between multiple accounts just to earn annual percentage yield (APY).BVSUP-00118
Paying a global supply chain
“Second, I needed to pay partners around the world.”
Bigfoot Kick works with manufacturers in the U.S., China, Vietnam, and Portugal. Paying vendors on time isn’t optional—it’s how relationships stay strong.
“I need to know payments are going through,” Daniel says. “When you’re dealing with production overseas, reliability is everything.”
Bluevine’s domestic and international bill pay tools made those payments predictable and centralized.BVSUP-00082
Keeping finances organized with sub-accounts
“Another reason I chose Bluevine was to easily separate my expenses for marketing, product development, manufacturing, and operations.” Daniel adds, “Bluevine’s sub-accounts are a simple and convenient way to do that.”
With Bigfoot Kick’s checking balances organized into different buckets, Daniel’s able to see how much money is being allocated to each part of the business so he can stay on top of cash flow in real time.“I’m also looking forward to taking advantage of Bluevine’s automation tools to save even more time on budgeting and cash management.”
Did you know?
With Bluevine Business Checking, you can add up to 5 sub-accounts with the Standard plan, 10 with Plus, and 20 with Premier.
Then, you can easily set up automatic transfer rules to make sure your money is allocated exactly the way you want between your main account and sub-accounts.
The solution: Banking that quietly supports the business
“Bluevine is an integral part of my business. It connects seamlessly with my point-of-sale (POS) system so I can collect revenue from sales. And I’m also able to pay my manufacturers domestically and globally.”BVSUP-00137
Fast, frictionless onboarding
Opening a business checking account should be as straightforward as possible, with no delays or follow-ups.
“I was able to get set up and start using my account almost immediately,” Daniel says. “That was huge.”
Once Bigfoot Kick’s Bluevine account was ready to go, revenue started flowing in. Vendors got paid. And nothing broke.
Integrated sales and payments
“Bluevine’s integration with Shopify was incredibly easy to set up, just a couple of clicks. And then—boom, once you get a sale, Shopify does the payout and dollars appear into your account.” Daniel continues, “Without that connection, I don’t know what I would do.”
Bigfoot Kick’s ShopifyBVSUP-00060 payouts flow directly into Bluevine, keeping sales and cash flow connected.
“I don’t have to think about where money is landing,” Daniel explains. “It all goes where it’s supposed to go.”
Bluevine Tip
In addition to popular ecommerce platforms like Shopify, Bluevine also lets you seamlessly accept customer payments directly into your checking account through built-in invoicing, payment links, and Tap to Pay tools—powered by Stripe.BVSUP-00180
Effective cash flow management
As Daniel’s business grew, everyday financial organization needed to be more tangible than a spreadsheet.
Now, Bigfoot Kick uses sub-accounts to separate money for:
- Advertising and marketing
- New product development
- Production and manufacturing
- Day-to-day operations
The result? Clearer visibility and a cleaner P&L.
“That’s been one of the biggest benefits of using Bluevine,” Daniel says. “I can keep things clean without extra manual work.”
The results: Growing with clarity and confidence
For Bigfoot Kick, there’s no dramatic before-and-after moment. The impact is quieter—and longer lasting.
In Daniel’s words, “My favorite thing about Bluevine is that I don’t ever really have to think about Bluevine.”
When banking operates smoothly in the background, it lets small business owners focus on what’s important to them: running and growing their business. Sales come in, partners get paid when they’re supposed to, and funds stay organized.
Over the past five years, Bigfoot Kick has grown steadily. The supply chain expanded, wholesale orders increased, and trade shows became a regular part of the business. Through all of it, the company’s banking setup didn’t need to change.
“Consistency is key,” Daniel says. “I didn’t outgrow my bank account, and it’s great to know Bluevine can grow with me.”
Even more Bluevine tools at Daniel’s disposal
As his business continues to evolve, Daniel sees value in expanding how he uses the platform:
- Using unique payment links for wholesale customers
- Enabling Tap to Pay for quick transactions at trade showsBVSUP-00192
- Exploring flexible financing options as business needs change
“My use of Bluevine has definitely evolved since I started my business. At first, it was about being able to put money from sales into an interest-bearing checking account. Now, I take advantage of sub-accounts for budgeting and expense management, as well as international payments to pay manufacturers.”
Daniel adds, “I’m also thinking about ways I could use the Bluevine Line of Credit in the future. It’s helpful knowing those tools are there when I’m ready.”
Why Daniel recommends Bluevine to other founders
Daniel’s advice to other small business owners is simple:
“Every dollar matters. And your time matters even more,” he says.
He sees Bluevine as a partner that understands that balance.
“It’s not just a place to park money,” Daniel explains. “It’s a system that supports how small businesses actually run. When you’re growing a small business, the last thing you want to think about is: Does my financial platform have my back? And Bluevine does.”
See how Bluevine helps save you time, money, and headaches.
Banking built for small businesses
As small businesses grow more complex—selling online, paying international vendors, managing marketing spend—banking solutions should simplify operations, not add friction.
Bluevine is designed to be a quiet but critical foundation for your finances, one that scales with the business while staying easy to use. That’s why more than 900,000 small businesses have chosen Bluevine, with access to FDIC insurance up to $3 million through Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC and program banks.BVSUP-00108
If you’re building an ecommerce or wholesale business and want banking that simply works, explore business checking built for small businesses, tools to accept payments online and in person, and flexible financing options designed to grow with you.
Join the largest small business banking platform in the U.S.BVSUP-00186
Frequently asked questions
What makes an ecommerce business’s banking needs different from other industries?
Ecommerce businesses rely on payment processors, integrations, and fast access to funds, which makes seamless banking critical. Many ecommerce business owners prefer online banking solutions because digital-first banking platforms are faster to set up and easier to manage from anywhere. Anecdotally, fintechs and online banking platforms tend to have more reliable technology and integrations.
Why do apparel businesses need flexible banking?
Apparel brands often pay for production before inventory sells, making cash clarity and timing essential. This requires fast, reliable money movement options, and it makes interest-earning checking accounts even more attractive. If your business checking account is already earning high APY, you don’t need to spend time transferring funds between checking and savings accounts to maximize earnings.
How do sub-accounts help with expense tracking?
Sub-accounts simplify categorization and help keep profit-and-loss statements cleaner. Plus, automation allows you to make your cash flow management hands-off by automatically moving funds to the appropriate sub-accounts based on rules you set.
What Bluevine sales and payment tools help businesses at trade shows?
Sales and accounts receivable tools like payment links and Tap to Pay make it easy to accept payments on the spot, both in person and online. With Tap to Pay, you can accept payments with only your phone and the Bluevine app—no additional hardware needed.BVSUP-00192
