Building strategic partnerships for Liberia's leading SMEs.
The UMG Partnership Hub is a private, vetted network where Liberian small and medium enterprises connect, refer business, subcontract work, and grow — under one umbrella.
UMG personally vets and onboards every member. There is no public sign-up.
Member benefits
Five ways UMG members grow together
From visibility to revenue, every benefit is designed to compound when Liberian SMEs partner under one umbrella.
Vetted member directory
Browse fellow UMG-vetted SMEs and find trusted partners across industries and counties.
Workshops & training
Mandatory and optional workshops led by UMG and member experts to sharpen capability.
Referral fees
Earn fees when you refer a member's services to your own clients and prospects.
Subcontract overflow
Hand off overflow work — or pick up subcontracts from UMG and fellow members.
Lead a workshop
Get selected by UMG to facilitate a paid workshop showcasing your expertise to the community.
Vetted by UMG
Every member is reviewed, onboarded and supported by Umbrella Management Group — so the network you join is one you can trust.
How membership works
From application to member portal in four steps
Every UMG member is personally vetted. Here is exactly what happens after you apply.
1. Apply
Send UMG a short application with your business details. You get a reference ID immediately and by email.
2. Review
A partnership advisor reviews your submission, usually within two business days, and reaches out to you.
3. Vetting
UMG verifies your registration, references and portfolio so every member in the network is trusted.
4. Credentials
Once approved, UMG issues secure Hub credentials and your profile joins the member directory.
About UMG
The premier business partner in Africa.
Umbrella Management Group, Inc. ("UMG") is a Liberian-rooted strategic partnership firm with more than a decade of experience helping diverse enterprises change the world — through capability building, market access, and global collaboration.
The Partnership Hub extends UMG's mission digitally: a single, private platform where vetted SME members see one another, train together, refer business, and unlock subcontract opportunities the umbrella sources.
Visit umgbiz.com →Apply for membership
Tell UMG about your business.
UMG personally reviews every applicant. Share a few details and a partnership advisor will reach out to start your onboarding.
- · Submit interest — no public account is created.
- · UMG follows up to verify and onboard your business.
- · You receive secure credentials issued by UMG to access the Hub.
Questions
Frequently asked
- Can I create an account myself?
- No. The Hub is invite-only. You apply here, UMG vets your business, and credentials are issued to you directly — there is no public self sign-up.
- How long does approval take?
- Most applicants hear from a partnership advisor within two business days. Vetting time then depends on how quickly registration and reference documents are shared.
- What does membership cost?
- There is a one-time registration fee plus a membership tier subscription. Your advisor confirms the current pricing for the tier that fits your business.
- What do I get as a member?
- A verified directory profile, workshops and training, referral fees from fellow members, subcontract opportunities sourced by UMG, and client introductions.
- Do clients see my business name?
- Directory profiles are anonymised by default. Premium tier members have their business name and ratings shown publicly on Browse SMEs.
- How do I check my application status?
- Reply to your confirmation email or contact UMG with the reference ID shown after you submit — it identifies your application in our system.