From accidental entrepreneur to C.U.T.E.
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Lynnette Brooks considers herself an accidental entrepreneur. Three years ago,
Brooks was at a crossroads in her life. She was deciding whether to return to
work after taking off to raise her daughter or return to school.
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While researching schools and programs, Brooks learned about a free course
for people who are interested in owning their own businesses. “This was a pilot
program funded by the New York Department of Labor,” she says. “I applied for
the program, completed an interview, and was accepted.” She attended class
two days a week and worked part-time.
The courses Brooks completed gave her the tools she needed to start her
business, Carry Me Cute NYC. Brooks learned how to complete a business
plan, manage the financial aspects of her business, and create a website to sell
her products. “I started out making custom phone and tablet cases, so I wanted
the company name to associate with carrying a cute phone case,” she explains.
Today, those products include custom gifts, ladies and children’s apparel, bows,
bowties, diaper cakes and more.
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C.U.T.E. is a distinct part of the company name. “The acronym stands for
Creative, Unique, Trendy, Empowering, says Brooks. When customers buy from
Carry Me Cute NYC, they are purchasing custom products made by Brooks.
Her goal as a businesswoman is to be an inspiration to her young daughter,
Brooklynn, and other young women. “I want to help young women learn to
be entrepreneurs,” says Brooks. “I have a voice and a platform where I hope
people are inspired by my work,” she adds. “I also want my daughter to see
me as an excellent example and be proud. All of my hard work is dedicated
to her.”
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To view and order products from Carry Me Cute
NYC, visit carrymecutenyc.com. You can also find
Carry Me Cute NYC on Facebook and Twitter.
To read Brooks’ business success story, visit
http://home.nyc .gov/html/sbs/nycbiz/html/
success_stories/success_story_01.shtml.
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