ECG doesn’t lend to startups, here’s why.

Start Ups are risky and our business model was not built to take on that level of potential loan performance. Don’t get us wrong, we were once a startup, so we wish those courageous entrepreneurs all the best luck. According to Forbes (90% Of Startups Fail: Here’s What You Need To Know About The 10%), nine out of ten new businesses fail in the first three years.

There are many organizations that work with startups to help them become established, successful businesses. We’ve listed a few of our favorites below, along with some great reading suggestions to assist you in building your business. Once you are up and running with your new venture – give us a call and share your success story and let us help you grow the next level!

Seek Business Capital provides consulting services and funding procurement to small businesses across America.


The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. he SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses.

Mentoring is when an experienced leader provides advice to another to help them succeed. That’s what SCORE is all aboutSCORE volunteers provide the specific advice and resources you need through customized, 1-on-1 or team mentoring.


GoFundMe makes it incredibly easy to raise money online for the things that matter to you most. In less than a minute, you’ll be able to personalize your fundraising campaign and share it with the people in your life. In fact, over $1.3 Billion has been raised by GoFundMe users just like you.