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The Salon Business



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Two of the most important factors in predicting the success of a business are:
a.
products and supplies
c.
salon standards and advertising
b.
good visibility and accessibility
d.
atmosphere and location
 

 2. 

When opening a new business, the location selected should reflect your:
a.
target market
c.
new clients
b.
personal preference
d.
travel time
 

 3. 

A written plan that describes a business and foresees projections for the next 5 years is a:
a.
personal budget
c.
business plan
b.
written plan
d.
demographic analysis
 

 4. 

A salon that is owned and operated by an individual is referred to as a:
a.
booth renter
c.
sole proprietorship
b.
chain salon
d.
partnership
 

 5. 

The federal agency that requires that the ingredients of cosmetic preparations be available to employees is:
a.
FDA
c.
FBI
b.
MSDS
d.
OSHA
 

 6. 

One reason for entering into a partnership agreement is to have:
a.
more clients
c.
capital for investment
b.
unmanageable debts
d.
many stockholders
 

 7. 

Companies or people that have an ownership interest in a company are:
a.
stockholders
c.
loan officers
b.
designers
d.
entrepreneurs
 

 8. 

One of the best ways for a business owner to protect personal assets is:
a.
investing capital
c.
incorporating
b.
selling shares
d.
sharing responsibilities
 

 9. 

A stockholder of a corporation is required to pay unemployment insurance taxes on:
a.
investments
c.
salary
b.
merchandise
d.
profits
 

 10. 

A written agreement with a building owner that outlines the responsibilities for repairs and expenses is a:
a.
business sale
c.
business plan
b.
noncompete agreement
d.
lease
 

 11. 

Malpractice insurance is the responsibility of the:
a.
landlord
c.
employee
b.
stockholder
d.
salon owner
 

 12. 

Good business operation requires a simple and efficient:
a.
record system
c.
client base
b.
price list
d.
reception area
 

 13. 

Records that include receipts from client services and retail sales should be listed as:
a.
accurately as possible
c.
expenses
b.
income
d.
commission
 

 14. 

Supplies that are used and replaced in the daily business operation are identified as:
a.
expenses
c.
inventory records
b.
perpetual inventory
d.
consumption supplies
 

 15. 

Supplies and products that are sold to clients are classified as:
a.
retail supplies
c.
upselling supplies
b.
consumable supplies
d.
service products
 

 16. 

Client’s preferences, products used, and personal information should be recorded on:
a.
treatment cards
c.
service records
b.
the business plan
d.
the sales invoice
 

 17. 

In planning and constructing the physical layout of a salon, it should be designed for:
a.
esthetic appeal
c.
color schemes
b.
maximum efficiency
d.
expected depreciation
 

 18. 

In order to have a successful business, a top priority in the allocation of funds is to:
a.
develop an image
c.
meet payroll obligations
b.
interview potential employees
d.
keep accurate inventory
 

 19. 

The important job of scheduling appointments and greeting clients is generally the responsibility of the:
a.
manager
c.
practitioner
b.
trainer
d.
receptionist
 

 20. 

Newspaper or radio ads and satisfied clients who promote a salon favorably are all forms of:
a.
marketing
c.
advertising
b.
upselling
d.
retailing
 



 
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