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Worksheets103-salon business
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
Measurable goals will help you get organized and:
track your progress
force you to stretch
stick with the status quo
believe in what you can do
"Is this something I can commit to?" is a question that would be asked when determining if a goal is:
specific
measurable
achievable
realistic
Pareto’s principle is called the:
50/50
60/40
80/20
90/10
A realistic goal is one that:
you believe can be accomplished
states exactly what you want to accomplish
contains concrete benchmarks
sets a deadline for achieving a goal
Which of these descriptions is NOT a guideline to be used when creating a resumé?
list awards
show prior employment
provide at least 8 pages of information
write the resumé in a brief and concise manner
Before an interview begins, you might be asked to fill out a(n):
resume
cover letter
portfolio
application
During a job interview it is very important to:
tell lots of stories
stay calm and be yourself
stretch the truth if necessary
tell the interviewer whatever you think he or she wants to hear
Which of the following statements describes what you should do if you are asked a question that seems discriminatory?
give a false answer
remain silently defiant
politely decline to answer
answer the question truthfully
Dependability as a work principle can be described as:
getting along with coworkers
not waiting to be told what to do
showing that you love what you do
showing up on time and ready to work
Passion as a work principle can be described as:
getting along with co-workers
not waiting to be told what to do
showing that you love what you do
showing up on time and ready to work
Paid holidays, bonuses and insurance are all examples of:
assets
liablities
job benefits
job responsibilities
Insurance benefits might include all of the following types EXCEPT:
accident insurance
car insurance
life insurance
health insurance
Networking provides all of the following benefits EXCEPT:
leads to lifelong friendships
gives access to people and resources within the industry
provides a good way to learn about trends in the industry
contacts create difficult situations that turn into real problems
If you are going to be absent or have vacation time, you would take all of the following steps EXCEPT:
notify your client
prebook your client
avoid telling the client
reschedule with another designer
Which of the following descriptions would be considered a key to successful client relationships?
teach the client how to maintain their look at home
ensure clients know you are busy by making them wait at least 15 minutes
declare that you can make the client look like any photograph they bring in
don’t explain what you have in mind until you can show the client the finished look
Important information about the client, combined with the financial value of a client, is referred to as the:
client info
client profile
client factor
target market
According to statistics, how often does the average loyal client visit a salon?
every 2 weeks
every 3 months
twice per year
every 6 weeks
Turning a $30 dollar ticket into a $40 ticket is an example of:
upselling
client profile
demographics
target marketing
For salon professionals just starting out, the most common and immediate source of referrals is:
client profile
target marketing
promotional literature
word-of-mouth recommendations
Which of the following concepts involves converting existing clients to return clients?
client retention
CRM
client factor
client profile
If all of your appointment times have been scheduled with clients for a given day, the term to describe this is a:
pre-book
full book
client retention
high market demand
Which method is probably the most effective way to build your clientele?
referrals
reebooking
word of mouth advertising
providing exceptional service
Which of the following situations would represent a good time to ask a client for referrals?
when a client is looking confused
when a client is satisfied with the service
when the client is complaining about the service
when the client is unsatisfied with the service
A category title for tracking and overseeing clientele-building strategies is CRM which stands for:
Client Referral Methods
Client Retention Methods
Client Retail Management
Client relations managements
What is considered to be the number one reason why clients move on to another salon?
move away
competitive reasons
product dissatisfaction
indifferent attitude of an employee
What is NOT a necessary element for ensuring staff synergy?
with-it-ness
lack of procedures
clear, shared vision
open and clear communication
Which of the following concepts creates a harmonious and predictable environment?
synergy
ambiance
chairside manner
personalized approach
Beverages, food, magazines and umbrella stands in the salon are examples of:
decor
comforts
touchables
aromatherapy
All of the following statements are ways to demonstrate your personalized approach EXCEPT:
securing your guest's valuables
asking about important events in your guest's life
chatting with other designers during the salon service
responding to your guest's verbal and nonverbal expressions
U.S. Social Security and Canadian Pension taxes are planned savings/retirement funds, and the money is collected by the:
city council
state government
county goverment
US and Canadian governments
Net worth is calculated by subtracting liabilities from:
assets
student loans
charge accounts
loan balances
Which type of insurance protects the salon owner from financial loss due to an employee’s negligence?
premise
malpractice
social security
product liability
Workers' Compensation Insurance is needed to protect the:
salon
inventory
employee
advertisers
An example of a liability on your financial statement would be:
any earned tips
restaurant receipts
last week's income
money you owe on credit cards
To be granted future loans, it is important to pay loans on time and avoid:
taxes
default
insurance
compensation
The money in your checking and savings accounts, IRAs, stocks and bonds are all considered to be your total:
debt
assets
fortune
liabilities
The tax based on the profits (earnings) of a business is known as:
payroll tax
income tax
operating tax
sales tax
Which of the following terms refers to all money owed?
assets
liabilities
net worth
financial status
Compliance with all local, state/province and federal rules, regulations and laws is the responsibility of the:
salon owner
local authorities
salon employees
former business owners
Before a salon owner can hire employees they need to apply for a(n):
credit card
social security card
SociaI Insurance Number
Federal Employer Identification Number
What is considered the best form of advertising?
television
radio
word-of-mouth
billboards
The determination on whether a specific product should be continued as a retail item is based on the number of:
leftovers
turnovers
product samples
retail recommendations
The salon professional’s name, scheduled service, client’s name, date and client’s phone number should all be included in the:
I-9 form
appointment book
state income tax form
federal income tax form
In many cases, the first person to greet a client as they arrive is the:
owner
manager
distributor
receptionist
The emotional buyer bases his or her purchases on:
facts
price
personal reasons
being a new product
The term given for selling products for client home care is:
retailing
scheduling
networking
warehousing
Which buyer wants to know all of the facts about the product and thinks carefully about buying, without much regard for who else likes or uses the product?
ready
bargain
logical
stubborn
The following are all benefits of a product EXCEPT:
saves time
aromatic ingredients
reconditioning effect
economical purchase
Successful salons are those whose staff members are effectively recommending their services and a quality line of retail products by doing all of the following actions EXCEPT:
listening to clients
offering sound advise
making negative comments
communicating professionally
Which of the following descriptions could fall under a category related to "consumerism"?
a label reader
non-label reader
fail to analyze products they purchase
accept second best
Which of the following time periods identiies the consideration for a long-range goal?
3 months
1 month
6 months
5 years
The item that offers an employee a brief summary of who you are and what qualities you would bring to the salon is called a(n)
resume
profile
application
cover letter
The least important factor in deciding whether to accept a position is:
location
size of the salon
salary and benefits
success of the salon
An effective technique in building a clientele is to:
run behind to show the salon is busy
give out business cards to potential clients
point out weaknesses of other salons and stylists
promote services that aren’t available in the salon
The most important relationships you form at the beginning of your career are those that develop:
within the salon
while networking
with your family
in cosmetology school
The type of insurance that helps cover the costs of any salon equipment or the physical location itself in case of a fire or theft is known as premise or:
health insurance
property insurance
liability insurance
malpractice insurance
Which of the following is important to allow close management of products purchased for retailing in the salon?
receptionist
appointment book
inventory system
employee compensation
A form of operation in which an initial purchase fee plus a monthly service charge is paid to the parent corporation is called a(n):
entity
franchise
corporation
partnership
The ideal salon arrangement has an efficient traffic pattern providing:
80 sq. feet per stylist
a remote reception area
the most steps for the client and stylist to travel
the fewest steps for the client and stylist to travel
An operating agreement in which a business functions under a parent corporation in exchange for promotion, advertising and management is a(n):
franchise
partnership
corporation
sole proprietorship
A set income given to an employee on a weekly or monthly basis is known as:
stock
salary
booth rental
commission
What amount of commission will many salons pay an employee for the retail sales of home care products?
2% to 5%
8% to 15%
20% to 25%
50%
A salon owner that pays a set dollar amount each month to a building lessor is paying a(n):
fixed rent
variable rent
fixed mortgage
variable mortgage
Renting or leasing a workstation from a building owner would represent which of the following situations:
partnership
corporation
sole proprietorship
independent contractor
What percentage of the total salon expenses generally represents compensation for the salon owner and employees?
10%
25%
50%
75%
