Most importers have seen their businesses grow dramatically in the past years. The drop in the cost of overseas manufacturing coupled with the insatiable appetite of US consumers for more and cheaper goods has created a bonanza for the industry. Both large and small importers have seen the size of their orders - and revenues - grow dramatically. However, for any business to grow successfully in this industry it must be well capitalized, or have a source of financing.

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