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Stage 9 - Career Building Skills for Prof Groomers Flashcards

1
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When you find your first Grooming Job you should

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Find a groomer with skills to observe

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2
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When you first graduate ABC you should:

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work in a busy shop

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3
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If you sell retail product you will not have to pay sales taxes unless you sell over $3200 per quarter. T or F

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False

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4
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What should you do when going to a job interview

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Arrive a few minutes early, bring extra resumes, bring photos of dogs and cats you have groomed.

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5
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What is a “shelf talker”

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A product identifier attached to a shelf

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6
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Groomer wagers are paid by

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Hourly, commission, or salary

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7
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Productivity is not important for an employee of a business. T or F

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False

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8
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A co-op pet grooming business is a

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Grooming business with-in a pet business

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9
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According to the US Bureau of Employment Stats, employment of animal care and service workers is expected to grow ___% from 2016 to 2026

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22

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10
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When looking at buying an existing grooming business you should:

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Evaluate the equipment, the shop, and work with the staff.

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11
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What could happen if vaccination and contact info is not checked for a new client?

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Pet abandonment

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12
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What are the advantages of using a payroll service?

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You will not have to pay all employment taxes upfront, They will figure out all the employee’s deductions and mail W2s, they will file all state and government forms.

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13
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The main drawback for filing as a sole proprietorship / GP is:

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Owners (partners) are personally liable for business debts.

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14
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Before you sign the sale agreement for an existing business, you should:

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Write a business plan

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15
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When you have a mobile pet grooming business, a schedule is not important

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False

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16
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As an employee, you need to keep track of tips because

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If the business is audited, it will fall on your shoulders, a grooming shop is a red flag as a business that Receives tips, to prepare you state and federal tax returns.

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17
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When writing a business plan where would you find pet industry stats?

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APPA

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18
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Customer demographics are only important if you have a mobile business

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False

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19
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What color should you avoid on your grooming shop walls?

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White

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20
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What are the contributing factors for becoming “snow blind” when you are grooming

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clipping a dog near white walls.

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21
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To operate a grooming business, it is absolutely necessary to:

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carry proper insurance to protect you from situations beyond your control.

22
Q

The SBA can help your business with locating

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A loan, small business resources, legal help

23
Q

When a customer enters the shop, it must be clean and fresh smelling. You can ensure that it stays that way by

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having a supply of paper towels, fresh smelling cleaner, and small trash bags.

24
Q

When looking for a new shop location, you should

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consider location and price

25
Q

When looking to hire a contractor, you should get

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bids from at least 3 different contractors

26
Q

You should carry grooming products in your shop because it allows your customers to do grooming at home.

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True

27
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What are common release forms in a shop:

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Dogs that are elderly, dogs that are overly matted, dogs that are handicapped.

28
Q

You should keep retail inventory and service inventory separate because

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you will need accurate records for tax preparation

29
Q

Customers who only come in for nail trims

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should be taken care of the same as a full groom

30
Q

What is meant by “fleeing” pet

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The coverage of an escaped pet.

31
Q

When hiring employees, you will find that the percentage of labor cost to income are very high in grooming, than in other industries. T or F

A

True

32
Q

During your externship, we remind you to keep the sprayer nozzle up close to the skin while wetting down the dog. Always,

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use your other hand to work out the shampoo and conditioner and keep in touch with the water temperature.

33
Q

What should remain with the pet throughout the entire grooming process?

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Kennel card / groom order

34
Q

when a dog is checked in, you will need to

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Thoroughly examine the dog

35
Q

A business owner is only responsible for paying state property taxes if they own the physical shop location. T or F

A

False

36
Q

As an ABC Student Groomer, you are expected to:

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Prove to the owner that you are ready to observe, absorb, and participate.

37
Q

What information do you need to collect on the kennel card or groom order at check in:

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Customer info, emergency info, pet name, breed, sex, cut details, special info, and character traits that may affect grooming

38
Q

When setting prices for grooming services you should

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Research for price surveys, competitors, and level of service you plan to provide.

39
Q

What are time wasters:

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Customer arriving late, humidity, and mats

40
Q

When speaking with a new client on the phone who is making an appointment, what should you do?

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Let them know you require vaccination cards, contact information, medical conditions

41
Q

Generally, businesses need an EIN number. What is it also known as:

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Federal Tax Identification

42
Q

How do you ensure that the correct dog has the correct cut and goes home with the correct parent:

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Have a kennel card or groom order with the dog at all times.

43
Q

What is the earliest a puppy can be accepted for grooming

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After the final set of shots.

44
Q

Which areas should be part of a groom shop floor plan?

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Drying area, bathing area, and reception

45
Q

Which services can be added to an existing business.

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Pet photography, day car, adoption days

46
Q

Which of the following are examples of time wasters

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matted dog, dull blades and scissors, late customers

47
Q

Pet owners of difficult dogs should be told that their groomer will have to work carefully with their dog to help the dog learn how to tolerate the grooming process

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True

48
Q

What are benefits of attending a grooming tradeshow?

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Provides opportunity to research new products, view grooming competitions, and attend grooming seminars.

49
Q

What is important to a successful interview

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Be neatly groomed, arrive on time, be neatly dressed.

50
Q

Which risk scenarios need to be covered by your grooming business insurance plan:

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A pet who flees, a pet who is harmed, the death of a pet

51
Q

A grooming facility should either have a safety barrier system or enforce strict guidelines for entering and leaving the facility

A

True

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