Asset Based Lending Blog/News

August 13, 2018 | Announcement, Government

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital The president has released yet another tariff-imposing proclamation. The latest in a series of recently implemented “trade remedy tariffs”, the new proclamation will impose a 50% tariff on steel mill products from Turkey and will take effect immediately. The new tariffs have been incorporated into Section 232 of the Trade […]

August 13, 2018 | Tips, Wholesale

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital If you’re relatively new to the wholesale business, you may find it difficult to navigate peak seasons for wholesale orders. Without ample experience, preparing for these times of year can be a bit of a scramble, but here are a few tips to help you prepare for the busy seasons: […]

August 8, 2018 | Small Business, Tips

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital You’ve done all the grunt work and you’re finally ready to hire people and get your business up and running. But how are you going to distribute your workforce appropriately without any prior experience to determine where employees are needed most? Here are a few tips to help you efficiently […]

August 1, 2018 | Announcement, Retail

ETC Managing Director Mark Bienstock discussed the current state of the retail industry and his thoughts on the future last week with California Apparel News. Click for the full article!

July 17, 2018 | Announcement

We at ETC are pleased to announce that Helen Ku has been promoted to Senior Vice-President and Client Portfolio Manager effective immediately. In addition to her current responsibilities, Helen will have full responsibility for the entire factoring and purchase order financing portfolio of clients. Learn more about our trade finance services here. Contact us for […]

July 11, 2018 | Government, Shipping, Wholesale

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital President Trump’s promised trade war has begun and it doesn’t look like there will be any winners. Earlier this year, Trump imposed a series of new import tariffs on goods made outside the US, particularly those made in China. The move has been controversial, largely because each affected country’s respective […]

July 5, 2018 | Op-Ed, Retail

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital Fears of the “retailpocalypse” have died down, but brick and mortar retailers may be overlooking some of the most pressing problems they face in their attempts to innovate and better serve modern customers. Following dismal sales last year, retailers began frantically creating new, often diversified versions of their former stores. […]

June 27, 2018 | Announcement

Valued clients and associates: Please be aware that our offices will close at 3pm on Tuesday, July 3rd and will remain closed until July 5th at 9am in observance of Independence Day. Please plan your transactions accordingly and have a safe and pleasant holiday.

June 21, 2018 | Technology, Trade Shows, Wholesale

Ari Markowitz, Express Trade Capital As a product manufacturer you are always considering ways to grow your company and get your products in front of the people who are most interested in purchasing them. There are several ways of approaching the sales process, and through this post we explore several of the most important. Trade […]

May 31, 2018 | Startups, Tips

Sadie Keljikian, Express Trade Capital Is your workforce happy? Many businesses struggle to answer that question, and those who don’t usually know the answer: “no.” Contrary to popular belief, people aren’t categorically miserable in their day-to-day work. Generally, they find specific aspects of it frustrating, but managers and business owners often fail to identify the […]