Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday, our offices will close at 3 p.m. EST on Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, and will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24th, 2023. Please contact your account officer and plan accordingly during this time. Happy Thanksgiving Day to all! The post Thanksgiving Holiday Hours. appeared first on Express Trade Capital ..read more

While members of Congress actively negotiate government spending levels for fiscal year 2024, the United States is heading for its fourth partial government shutdown in the last decade. Trade agencies’ operations will be at risk if a government shutdown occurs. The House of Representatives and the Senate have a deadline of September 30th, 2023, to reach an agreement on spending bills for fiscal year 2024. If an agreement is not met, approximately 438 government agencies will suspend their day-to-day operations starting on October 1st, 2023. Non-essential federal workers will be forced into fur ..read more

Due to the upcoming 4th of July Holiday, our office will be closed on Tuesday July 4th for the observation of the holiday and close at 3 p.m. on Monday July 3rd. Please contact your account officer and plan accordingly during this time. Happy Independence Day to all! The post 4th of July Holiday Hours appeared first on Express Trade Capital ..read more

Express Trade Capital (“ETC”) is thrilled to announce the addition of a $3.5MM B2C – Ecommerce financing facility to a well-established and fast-growing cashmere apparel manufacturer. The client produces sustainable cashmere apparel sourced from ethically farmed and well pampered Mongolian goats.  Not content to be just another sheep in the herd, the client signed with Express over 6 years ago and obtained a multi-tier facility that included factoring, PO financing and both documentary and standby letters of credit.  Equipped with the proper facilities, the client wisely spent their ..read more

It is with great joy that we announce our nominee Ashley Orlando VP/Director of Eco Financing was selected as a 2023 SFNet’s 40 under 40 WINNER! Ashley was nominated by Mark Bienstock & David Estrakh in virtue of her being an outstanding employee, colleague, and exemplar of true excellence. We acknowledge and honor her as she has honored us for the last 8+ years through her relentless devotion and unwavering zeal to elevate our profession.  #40Under40#RockstarEmployee#professionalexcellence#securedfinance#expresstradecapital#SFNet The post Ashley Orlando VP i ..read more

In the United States, recessions are a natural part of the economic cycle. While they can be difficult for businesses to weather, they can also present opportunities for growth and innovation. Here are 5 tips for how your business can survive and even thrive during a recession. Inventory & Interest Expense Management. The first crucial point is to properly monitor your inventory levels. Too high of an inventory level will then require you closing out inventories at either cost or substantial potential losses which will have a negative impact on your gross margin. You will want to monito ..read more

FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in White Oak, Maryland, U.S., August 29, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo In a recent post, FDA highlights the challenges the US Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) Foods Program has encountered and their resolutions to achieve their mission of protecting the safety of human foods, as increasing access to safe and nutritious foods for all consumers in 2022. The post highlights 4 main elements: Infant formula, food safety, nutrition and innovation. The article reads as follows: “Despite being a ch ..read more

We are beyond ecstatic to share our client’s feature in The New York Times.   Congratulations to MINA on yet another excellent creation. Mina’s Moroccan Harira is a flavorful soup full of chickpeas and lentils. The heartiness and earthiness of this Harira will make your taste buds sing. Try it today  by clicking HERE. Check out the article below to read the full story. https://lnkd.in/eDwikaAA To schedule a discovery call and see how ETC can help grow your business, contact us here  https://lnkd.in/e84Ti6hg The post We are excited to share our client’s feature in The New ..read more

We’re wishing you a gift of health, wealth and happiness in 2023. Please note: Our offices will close at 3 p.m. EST today and will be closed on Monday, December 26th, 2022. The post Happy Holidays from ETC! appeared first on Express Trade Capital ..read more

Express Trade Capital’s feature in California Apparel News, February 2023 edition. Mark Bienstock weights in on 2023 climate for manufacturers, retailers and consumers. ”As a result of a difficult 2022 holiday-sales environment, apparel importers and manufacturers are facing dual issues going into 2023. First is bringing their inventory back to a more manageable level. Many companies were dealing with a logistical logjam of too many containers arriving at the same time as well as missing the current season. This forced the retail community to postpone or cancel many orders. The ..read more