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Cosmetology - Pathway to Success Terminology

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Active Listening   Process of using verbal & non-verbal signs that show the speaker you are interested in what they are saying  
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Average Ticket   How much your typical guest spends per visit on services and/or products  
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Body Language   Communication cues provided by the movement & position of the body  
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Booth Rental   Business process where a stylist can rent space within an existing salon & run their own business performing cosmetology services (also known as Chair Rental)  
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Brand   'Mental Imprint' characterized by a symbol or logo that is earned & belongs to a product, service, organization, individual and/or event  
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Business Plan   Report or plan of action that describes the current or projected future of a business  
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Business Records   All records associated with a business that must be organized & maintained to satisfy all federal, state, & local reporting & taxing requirements  
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Cancellation List   List containing the information of Guests who could not be booked an appointment on the time and/or day that they originally requested  
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Capital   The money you will invest to start your business  
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Close-Ended Question   Question that can be answered in a few words & does not require elaboration  
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Commission   Percentage of dollars brought into the salon from guest services & products sold by a particular stylist  
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Consultation   The process of obtaining the information you need from your guest in order to suggest services, products, & solutions to their hair & body needs  
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Consumption Supplies   Supplies used in the daily operation of the salon  
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Corporation   Business comprised of a group of stockholders who have a proprietary interest in the company and its welfare  
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Ethics   The principles that guide your professional behavior  
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Goal   A 'target' that is planned, monitored & reached within a scheduled time frame  
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Guest Referral   The process of gaining a new guest who was referred to you by an existing guest, usually through a word-of-mouth recommentation  
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Guest Retention   When guests continously return for scheduled services, remaining loyal to the salon & you  
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Guest Service Cycle   Guest service blueprint used to ensure a satisfactory guest experience at each stage of the guest visit  
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Impression Management   The attempt to ensure only positive impressions of you are perceived by your guests  
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Insurance   A written agreement that once purchased, guarantees that the business is protected in the events of accident & injury, fire, theft & loss of ability to do business  
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Job Description   Document stating all the responsibilities & tasks for a particular job position  
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Marketing   The use of written, verbal & visual communication designed to attract potential guests to your business  
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Networking   Utilizing social settings as an opportunity to meet new guests  
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Non-verbal communication   Unspoken messages sent through eye contact, facial expressions & body language  
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Open-Ended Question   Question that requires more than a few words to answer & is used in an effort to draw out information  
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Paraphrasing   Using your own words to summarize what you heard the speaker say  
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Partnership   When two or more persons share in the ownership & operations of a business  
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Personal Hygiene   Following a daily routine to maintain your body's cleanliness  
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Personnel   The employees of all positions in a particular business or company  
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Portfolio   A collection of your best work in digital or paper form  
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Professionalism   Behaving in a manner appropriate for your business setting  
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Rebooking   The process of scheduling your current guest's next appointment prior to them leaving your salon  
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Record Keeping   The accounting practice of maintaining & organizing all business records  
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Resume   A communication tool that catalogs & summarizes your education, employment history & professional accomplishments  
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Retail Supplies   Professional products that are sold to guests through your recommendations based on their hair & body needs.  
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Salon Operation   The skills & processes necessary to run a successful salon  
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Self-Esteem   Overall evaluation of self-worth  
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Sole proprietor   A business that is solely owned & managed by one person  
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Stress   Physical & psychological responses to demanding situations  
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Target-Market   Those individuals who are most likely to purchase your services and/or products through direct marketing efforts  
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Up-Selling   Also known as Ticket Upgrading, is the action of selling your guest additional services and/or products based on needs & solutions, also known as 'add-on' services or products  
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Value-Added Service   Giving your guests a higher level of guest service than that offered by your competitors, thereby creating the perception of value to your guests  
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Verbal Communication   Using words or language to communicate  
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Written Agreement   Any formal document that is a signed agreement between two parties & predetermines how certain situations will be handled should they arise  
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