CIT Commercial Services operates throughout the United States and internationally. The Los Angeles office serves clients in the Western United States and Asia. CIT is the nation’s leading provider of factoring, credit protection, and accounts-receivable management services. Companies of all sizes turn to CIT for protection against bad-debt losses, to reduce days sales outstanding, and to enhance cash flow and liquidity. CIT’s breadth of services, experienced personnel, industry expertise, proprietary credit files on over 330,000 customers, and comprehensive online systems are all reasons that clients say give CIT a competitive advantage. Contact Mitch Cohen, Western Regional Manager, at (800) 248-3240. www.cit.com As the oldest privately held factoring company in the Southwest, Goodman Factors provides recourse and nonrecourse invoice factoring for businesses with monthly sales volumes of $10,000 to $2 million. Services include invoice and cash posting, credit and collection service, and cash advances on invoices upon shipment. Due to its relatively small size and centralized-management philosophy, its clients often deal directly with company management/ownership. Its size also enables it to provide flexible arrangements and quick decisions. For more information, visit www.goodmanfactors.com or call Bret Schuch at (972) 241-3297, Ext. 213.

Marcum’s team of seasoned professionals is uniquely qualified to serve retail and consumer products companies; they understand the industry and specific market forces that are driving business decisions. Members of our Retail and Consumer Products practice group speak and publish regularly on such topics as strategic business and tax planning, working effectively with your board, finance sourcing, and operational excellence. Marcum professionals combine practical knowledge with years of experience to provide a level of understanding and service that is unique among professional service firms. The firm takes a team approach to every engagement, ensuring the highest degree of technical knowledge, experience, and understanding of current issues and regulatory matters. www.MarcumLLP.com

Merchant Factors Corp., conveniently located near the garment center, offers traditional non recourse factoring, credit and collection protection, and letters of credit. Our local management team offers very quick responses to all inquiries and flexibility to meet our clients‚ needs. Established in 1985 with offices in Los Angeles and New York, we pride ourselves on strong client relations. www.merchantfactors.com