FOUND. Chapter 10 Flashcards
A written description of your business as you see it today and as you foresee in the next five years:
Business plan
Research obtained regarding the clients your business will target in their needs and wants and habits:
Marketing plan
Is a sweeping picture of the long-term goals for the business what it is to become and what it will look like when it gets there
Vision statement
In this time. You may want to move from being a working professional into a full-time manager of the overall business and begin planning for your eventual retirement
Year 11 to 20 business timeline
What are some qualities a good location has:
Good visibility 
high traffic
easy access
sufficient parking
handicap access
 Govern the opening of the business including leases vendor contract employee contracts and more
Written agreement
Can be invaluable and helping you gather Accurate financial information
Certified public accountant CPA
Guarantees protection against financial loss from malpractice, property liability, fire ,burglary and theft and business interruption
Insurance
Is the individual owner and most often the manager of the business who determines policies and has the last say in decision making, as well as assumes expenses, receives profits, and bears all Iosses
Sole proprietor
Business structure two or more people share ownership
Partnership
Money to invest in a business another is to have help running your operation
Capital
Is an ownership structure controlled by one or more stockholders
Corporation
When purchasing an established business you should Include the following items:
-Financial audit
-written purchases
-complete and signed statements -confirmed identity of owner
-use of the business name and reputation
-disclosure of any and all information regarding the shops clientele
-disclosure of the conditions of the facility
-noncompete agreement stating that the seller will not work and or establish a new salon
-employee agreement
-A transfer of note,mortgage, lease or bill of sale
A way that you can reduce risk and ensure this protection against fire, theft, and lawsuits:
Keep accurate records of the number of employees
their salaries
length of employment
and Social Security numbers
has required by various states and federal laws that monitor the social welfare of workers
Smooth business management depends on the following factors Of operation:
Sufficient investment capital
efficient management
good business procedures
strong computer skills
corporation between management and employees
trained and experienced personnel excellent customer service
proper pricing and services