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My wife and I are on a Caribbean cruise this week, and it was decided I would use some ship credits to get a hair cut. The ship has a nice, larger spa which includes a private barber station with two old school barber chairs. The cost of the haircut with tip was $63. For a Celebrity Cruises cruise ship, this would be considered reasonable. This post is not about a haircut. Instead it’s about cross selling. Within seconds of getting in the chair, the barber started a 20 minute pitch about the value of probiotics, gut health and longevity. There was no small talk and his pitch was very focused and included plenty of medical terms. Of course I allowed him to continue out of curiosity. He pitched a “system” that I could buy for only $800. It concluded as he removed my smock and brushed me off. And no, I didn’t buy and I brushed him off by saying “I’ll see what my wife thinks.” Knowing what to pitch and when is critical. There are times selling a product is simply not appropriate. I was there for a $60 cut and didn’t expect to pay for a 20 minute pitch. I was there to relax and be refreshed; after all, the barber shop was there in the spa. And I like my gut as it is. Sell wisely. #selling #health #banking #marketing #communitybanking #salesdevelopment #salestip #leadership #marketing

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Interesting observation on the cost of barber services in the USA 🇺🇸 vs UK 🇬🇧! A wet shave seems to come with a premium price tag in the UK, although it is on par with a haircut in the US. The justification? The steep price is due to the unique expertise involved and the additional cost of materials. Also, the barber typically initiates a conversation around the client's shaving regime on the first visit - that's some added value right there! This insight was spurred by a not-so-great experience shared by Kenny on https://ow.ly/EyXE50QpWiW. As always, quality is king, whether it's a haircut, a shave, or any service for that matter.💡 #BarberServices #WetShave #Haircut #PricingDifferences #USvsUK #BarberLife #BarberShop #Barbering #Grooming #MenStyle #shave #shaving #shavingrash #shavebumps

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Great article to share with Barbering Students!

Do I need to register a Business Name? A business name is simply the name under which you conduct your business. In Australia, you must register a business name unless you trade under your own legal name. To simplify, your legal name would be the name under which your ABN has been issued. For a sole trader, this is usually your own name e.g. Jane Smith and for Companies it is the name that ends with Pty Ltd e.g. Smithies Pty Ltd. If you would like to conduct business using a different name e.g. Smithies Dog Grooming, then this is a business name and needs to be registered with ASIC under your ABN. Once you have registered your Business Name you are legally allowed to conduct business using that name. One thing to note, while no one else can register the exact same name in Australia, they can register something similar so Smithies Dog Grooming can’t be registered by someone else, but Smiths Dog Grooming or Smithies Grooming can. Exclusivity can be obtained by registering a trademark with IP Australia At the time of publication (Jan 2024), the fees for registering a business name with ASIC was $42 for one year and $98 for 3 years. Renewal fees are the same. ASIC have their own portal for business transactions called ASIC Connect (asicconnect.asic.gov.au) where you can create your own account and register and renew business names and maintain your ABN details. Resellers have access to the registry and will send you notices to remind you to renew your business name registration. They will offer to do it for you for a fee. These fees are often considerably more than the fees charged by ASIC. Most are legitimate in that they will renew your business name; you will just pay more than you would have directly with ASIC. #bookkeepingdoggroomer

This new instalment in the #barbering and #hairdressing video series has the talented, award-winning hairdresser Mana Dave sharing his rich insights into the industry’s qualifications, its place in the international market and what needs to happen for its future. Check out his kōrero in the video below and watch the rest of the series here: https://buff.ly/49gYLnp #ToiāRinga

Straightforward tips for preventing falls by your older loved ones.