eCARD Success Stories > Retail Stores, Boutiques, Shopping Outlets and Specialty Stores

In realm of running a retail business, eCARD always knows what's in fashion. Whether the store sells clothes, electronics, sports equipment or something else entirely, eCARD has always been here to provide cash advances to forward projects and expansions while keeping the business running with merchant services, consulting, infrastructure support and more.

Here are some examples of Retail stores, boutiques, shopping outlets and specialty stores that eCARD has helped achieve success:

Company Name: Unique Shoes for Less LLC
Year Established: 2007
Services used from eCARD: Cash Advance, Merchant Services
Problems & Opportunities: Jose started his shoe company just 1 year ago. He came to us as a referral from a local banking partner. He was in need of a merchant service account but didn’t meet his banks requirements. With only 3 days remaining until his grand opening, Jose was desperate and in panic mode. Our trained staff thoroughly educated him on credit card processing and informed him about our Business Cash Advance Program. After 10 months Jose called us looking for capital to change out his inventory and get the latest in spring fashions.
How eCARD Helped: Jose was funded 3 days later.
Current Status: According to Jose, “the shoes are flying off the shelf”.

Company Name: Hip Hop Gear
Year Established: 2003
Services used from eCARD: Cash Advance, Merchant Services
Problems & Opportunities: After learning about our cash advance services, Derek called us because he wanted to rotate his inventory and buy the latest in hip hop fashions. Having a prime location in the heart of Orlando, Derek knew he had to keep selling the latest styles or lose business to his competitors.
How eCARD Helped: Derek was funded within 9 days and was able to restock his store with all the new hip hop fashions.
Current Status: Now operating two locations.

Company Name: Nina’s Boutique
Year Established: 2004
Services used from eCARD: Cash Advance, Merchant Services
Problems & Opportunities: Mrs. Cruz was moving into a larger location, a store almost 3 times the size of her original place of business and needed to increase her inventory.
How eCARD Helped: The merchant account was opened and funding was available within 6 days.
Current Status: The store is well stocked and sales have increased.

Company Name: Big Apple Supermarket
Year Established: 2007
Services used from eCARD: Cash Advance, Merchant Services
Problems & Opportunities: Oscar applied for a business line of credit from his local bank. His application was denied due to insufficient time in business. Sales had slowed down and Oscar needed working capital to get through a rough period.
How eCARD Helped: The bank familiar with our program referred Oscar and we were able to fund him within 7 days.
Current Status: The supermarket was able to get through the slow period and has paid off the advance.

Company Name: Love Dry Cleaners
Year Established:2005
Services used from eCARD: Cash Advance, Merchant Services
Problems & Opportunities: Henry was looking into the possibility of expanding his operations. He had been in business for 2 years and was ready to open another location. After trying to secure a loan from the bank and being rejected, he called eCARD.
How eCARD Helped: Henry got the money he needed.
Current Status: He is now operating 3 stores.

Company Name: CJ’s Antiques and Collectibles
Year Established: 2003
Services used from eCARD: Merchant Services
Problems & Opportunities: Carol was quoted by several merchant service companies and was told she needed to lease a terminal. Not sure of how her business would take off, she was reluctant about leasing any equipment. She contacted a few other companies and they also wanted to lease her equipment.
How eCARD Helped: Based on her business and responsible payment history, eCARD was able to provide free equipment.
Current Status: Carol is very happy with the equipment and service.

Company Name: Cadon’s Bags
Year Established: 2007
Services used from eCARD: Merchant Services
Problems & Opportunities: Mr. Johnson was referred to eCARD and was looking for a wireless terminal for his handbag business. He spoke with another merchant service provider and was quoted $50 per month for 60 months for the terminal and was waiting to receive it. After speaking with eCARD, it was determined that he qualified for our free wireless terminal program.
How eCARD helped: We saved Cadon’s Bags $6000.00 right out the gates.
Current Status: The Company is currently processing and referring other clients our way.