Pinpoint Entrepreneurship

Pinpoint Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is perhaps the most exciting aspect of the business world. However, it can be very difficult getting an idea off the ground and grow it into a success story.

Smiles and Kuts is a non profit organization that provides haircuts to those with special needs and autism to improve their self confidence. Youth with these disabilities often have a painful experience with barbers and stylist. Smiles and Kuts makes it easier for youth with special needs and autism by facilitating haircut practitioners that are patient with these individuals. UMKC Enactus has partnered with Smiles and Kuts to assist with the organization’s needs. Right now the focus has been to facilitate more licensed practitioners to increase the number of youth haircuts.

Actions:

  • Connected Smiles and Kuts to David Lloyd to attach a 501(c)(3) corporation status to the Smiles and Kuts LLC to establish the entity as a conforming non-profit (In Progress).
  • Reached out to 26 local barbershops and salons to get more volunteers to join the organization.

Future Goals/Outcomes:

  • Find 3 volunteers for Smiles and Kuts by April 1st
  • Future outcome is to help facilitate 50 haircuts by May
  • Find a sustainable source of funds
  • Contact Nathan Roberts for more information 

Email: ndrhf7@mail.umkc.edu