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Entrepreneurship & Business Development Programs
The Entrepreneur's Journey:
The Entrepreneur's Journey:
Funding Masterclass
A 12-week financial literacy and business funding readiness program — transform your business into a funding-ready enterprise. Learn. Prepare. Grow. Fund.
“Preparation Creates Opportunity. Opportunity Creates Funding. Funding Creates Growth. Growth Creates Legacy.”
— Dr. Glenda S. Williams, CFWF
12Week Program
$150K+Funding Access*
90 minLive Sessions
501(c)(3)Nonprofit Program
The Centerpiece
Welcome to the UMOF Entrepreneurship & Business Development Programs
A Community Economic Empowerment Program dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering aspiring and existing entrepreneurs through workforce development, financial literacy, business education, and funding readiness training — promoting self-sufficiency, wealth creation, and community development.
Transform ideas into successful businesses
We help individuals turn ideas into successful businesses by providing practical education, real-world business strategies, and access to resources that support long-term entrepreneurial success. Entrepreneurship is a powerful pathway to economic independence, generational wealth, job creation, and stronger communities.
Whether you are launching your first business, seeking capital to grow, improving your financial literacy, or preparing to pursue grants, contracts, loans, or investor funding — our programs deliver the knowledge, tools, and confidence to achieve your goals.
- Build financially sound and sustainable businesses
- Increase business knowledge and financial literacy
- Strengthen business credit and funding readiness
- Access capital and growth opportunities
- Create jobs and economic impact in your community
- Develop leadership and business management skills
- Build wealth through business ownership
12 Weeks
Instructor-Led
Watch the Journey
See what becoming funding-ready looks like
A first look inside The Entrepreneur's Journey — the mentorship, the momentum, and the mission to turn prepared entrepreneurs into funded businesses. It's not if you'll need funding — it's when.
- 12-week, instructor-led funding readiness program
- Working capital & equipment funding access for graduates
- Revenue over credit score — flexible, fast funding
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Now in session · enrolling for the next cohort
What You Will Learn
A step-by-step roadmap across five core pillars.
Master Financial Literacy
- Understand financial statements
- Build budgets & cash-flow projections
- Track profitability and expenses
- Improve financial decision-making
Become Funding Ready
- Build and strengthen business credit
- Prepare lender-ready documentation
- Develop a funding readiness portfolio
- Know what lenders & investors expect
Access Capital Opportunities
- Business loans & lines of credit
- Grants & alternative funding
- Understand investor readiness
- Position for growth capital
Scale & Grow
- Build systems for sustainable growth
- Improve operational efficiency
- Strengthen leadership skills
- Create measurable business goals
Ready to begin?
Class is now in session — join the next cohort and start your funding journey.
Register NowProgram Format
Duration12 Weeks
DeliveryOnline, Instructor-Led
ScheduleOne 90-min class / week
Current cohortSummer 2026 · in session
- Weekly training modules & interactive discussions
- Practical assignments & funding readiness assessments
- Financial literacy exercises & business resources
- Capstone funding presentation
Certificate
Certificate in Financial Readiness & Business Funding Preparedness
Upon successful completion, students earn a certificate demonstrating competency in:
Financial Literacy
Business Development
Business Credit
Funding Readiness
Financial Management
Capital Acquisition
Growth Strategies
Requires completion of coursework, assignments, quizzes, discussions, and the final capstone presentation.
Exclusive Graduate Benefit
Access to a leading small-business funding platform
Graduates are introduced to one of the industry's leading funding platforms. For more than a decade, it has helped thousands of business owners access working capital and financing solutions designed to support growth and expansion.
✓ Funding opportunities up to $150,000 or more
✓ Fast application & review process
✓ Multiple funding providers, one platform
✓ Competitive, streamlined funding search
✓ 10+ years serving small businesses nationwide
✓ Working capital solutions for growth
Program Investment
UMOF EJ: Funding Masterclass — Entrepreneurship & Business Development Course
Total tuition $10,000 — four flexible payment options.
Pay in Full
$10,000
One-time payment
- Immediate enrollment
- No financing required
50% Down + Financing
$5,000 down
$5,000 financed balance
- $5,000 down payment due at enrollment
- $5,000 balance financed via approved lender
- Enrollment confirmed on down payment + approval
- Monthly payments & interest set by lender
Enrollment Deposit + Financing
$300 deposit
$9,700 financed balance
- $300 non-refundable deposit at registration
- $9,700 balance financed via approved lender
- Enrollment contingent on lender approval
- Monthly payments & interest set by lender
UMOF Deferred Tuition Plan
$500 deposit
Attend class on credit
- $500 non-refundable deposit at registration
- 2 monthly payments of $397.50 during the program
- $9,700 deferred balance due at funding
- Includes $995 administrative cost ($10,995 total)
- Complete Deferred Tuition Plan Agreement
Qualified applicants may apply for third-party financing to cover eligible tuition balances. If approved, your financed balance is repaid in monthly payments, with interest added according to your approved loan terms. Financing terms and monthly payments are determined by the lender.
Business Growth Plan
Ongoing monthly coaching to keep your business moving forward.
- Assess your current business position
- Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & challenges
- Create realistic growth objectives
- Develop revenue growth strategies
- Improve operational efficiency
Who Should Enroll?
Start-Up Owners
Small Business Owners
Entrepreneurs
Independent Contractors
Consultants
Nonprofit Leaders
Service-Based Businesses
Retail Owners
Minority-Owned
Women-Owned
Veteran-Owned
Funding Seekers
About the Organization
A nonprofit empowering minds & communities
Unlimited Mind of Freedom, Inc. (UMOF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2003 and officially incorporated in 2019 by Dr. Glenda S. Williams, CFWF. Headquartered in Lithonia, Georgia, UMOF is dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities through education, entrepreneurship, and access to essential resources.
Through innovative programs, outreach initiatives, and community partnerships, UMOF addresses social, hunger, educational, and economic challenges — inspiring individuals to achieve long-term stability and success.
2003Founded
3States Served
501(c)(3)Nonprofit
Service areas:
Georgia (Conyers, Covington, Lithonia, Stone Mountain) · South Carolina (Loris, Green Sea,
Conway, Longs, Red Bluff, Little River, North Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach, Mullins, Marion) ·
North Carolina (Tabor City, Clarendon, Fair Bluff, Iron Hill, Whiteville, Chadbourn)
Community Impact
Giving today, impacting tomorrow
Every act of giving matters. Sow a seed into the future by supporting UMOF's outreach and programs.
2024
Christmas Giveaway
Bikes, toys, and gifts brought joy to families across our communities.
2024
Back to School Giveaway
Backpacks and supplies to set students up for a successful school year.
2021
Turkey Giveaway
Holiday meals shared with neighbors facing food insecurity.
Help us create opportunities today
Every act of giving matters. Take action — support UMOF now.
Beyond the Masterclass
Other Programs & Partnerships
Workforce Development
Training and resources that build skills, confidence, and economic self-sufficiency.
Community Outreach
Initiatives addressing hunger, education, and economic challenges across three states.
Boss Court TV
A media platform spotlighting entrepreneurs, leadership, and the journey to financial empowerment.
Learn. Prepare. Grow. Fund.
When preparation meets opportunity, businesses become fundable.
The Summer 2026 cohort is now in session — limited seating for the next cohort.
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Headquarters: Lithonia, Georgia