salon business

Question 1

Which of the following actions would represent taking the team approach?

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offer guests something to drink while they are waiting

Question 2

Of the items listed below which one is NOT considered a benefit?

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salary

Question 3

The tax based on the profits (earnings) of a business is known as:

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income tax

Question 4

Which of the following business types is owned by the shareholders and formed under legal guidelines?

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corporation

Question 5

An important aspect to remember when managing the financial operations of a salon is to:

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create a budget

Question 6

Dependability as a work principle can be described as:

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showing up on time and ready to work

Question 7

Paid holidays, bonuses and insurance are all examples of:

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benefits

Question 8

A rental agreement is known as a:

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lease

Question 9

All of the following actions describe how to create a plan to achieve your goals EXCEPT:

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avoid alternate plans

Question 10

an initial purchase fee plus a monthly service charge is paid to the parent corporation is called a(n):

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franchise

Question 11

A realistic goal is one that:

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you believe can be accomplished

Question 12

Which of the following statements describes what you should do if you are asked a question that seems discriminatory?

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politely decline to answer

Question 13

Which of the following terms refers to all money owed?

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liabilities

Question 14

Pareto’s principle is called the:

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80/20 rule

Question 15

A personalized approach is also referred to as:

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chairside manner

Question 16

An effective strategy to ensure a return visit from a client is to:

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provide exceptional service

Question 17

"Is this something I can commit to?" is a question that would be asked when determining if a goal is:

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achievable

Question 18

Measurable goals will help you get organized and:

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track your progress

Question 19

The term given for selling products for client home care is:

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retailing

Question 20

All of the following descriptions apply to an independent salon EXCEPT:

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uses a set business plan provided by a parent company

Question 21

Workers' Compensation Insurance is needed to protect the:

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employee

Question 22

U.S. Social Security and Canadian Pension taxes are planned savings/retirement funds, and the money is collected by the:

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U.S. and Canadian governments

Question 23

buyer wants all of the facts about the product + thinks carefully about buying and doesn't care how people feel about it

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logical

Question 24

Which of the following descriptions identifies the meaning of clientele?

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persons who make habitual use of the services of another person

Question 25

The renting of a space, suite or booth by an individual salon professional on a monthly basis is referred to as a(n):

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independent contractor

Question 26

An efficient working space for each salon professional is:

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120-150 feet

Question 27

Before an interview begins, you might be asked to fill out a(n):

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application

Question 28

Renting or leasing a workstation from a building owner would represent which of the following situations?

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independent contractor

Question 29

a business functions under a parent corporation in exchange for promotion, advertising and management is a:

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franchise

Question 30

a brief summary of why you would like to be employed at the salon and what qualities you would bring to the salon is:

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cover letter

Question 31

What descriptions would be considered a key to successful client relationships?

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teach the client how to maintain their look at home

Question 32

Adding the client’s service total and retail total for one visit will achieve which of the following results?

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average ticket

Question 33

What is considered the best form of advertising?

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word of mouth

Question 34

It is wise to keep all records of daily sales and services for:

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5-7 years

Question 35

Which type of insurance protects the salon owner from financial loss due to an employee’s negligence?

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malpractice

Question 36

All payments received from clients for services and home care products purchased is known as:

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income

Question 37

During a job interview it is very important to:

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stay calm and be yourself

Question 38

All of the following descriptions apply to an independent salon EXCEPT:

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uses a set business plan provided by a parent company

Question 39

Beverages, food, magazines and umbrella stands in the salon are examples of:

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comforts

Question 40

Which of the following situations would represent a good time to ask a client for referrals?

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when the client is satisfied with the service

Question 41

The ideal salon arrangement has an efficient traffic pattern providing:

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the least steps for the client and salon professional to travel

Question 42

Which method is probably the most effective way to build your clientele?

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word of mouth advertising

Question 43

Location is the most important factor in:

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opening a salon business

Question 44

Which of the following concepts involves converting existing clients to return clients?

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client retention

Question 45

All of the following items are important factors to research in the process of salon planning EXCEPT:

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inaccessible parking

Question 46

When handling a phone call always:

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maintain self control

Question 47

business ownership in which two or more persons share all costs of opening, operating and maintaining the business is a:

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partnership

Question 48

Which of these descriptions is NOT a guideline to be used when creating a resumé?

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provide at least 8 pages of information

Question 49

According to statistics, how often does the average loyal client visit a salon?

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every 6 weeks

Question 50

To be granted future loans, it is important to pay loans on time and avoid:

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