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Contents
- Operating practices
- Jargon and special features
- Sales mix
- Seasonality
- Factors affecting sales
- Prime records
- Customers, terms offered
- Suppliers, terms obtained
- Trade specific legislation
- General legislation
- Health and safety legislation
- Employment legislation
- Licensing requirements
- Sources of further information
Focus on "security measures"
Security measures which might be considered for a hairdressing business include:
- a burglar alarm system - available from around £450 including installation
- security shutters - from around £1000 (check whether Local Authority or insurance company require certain specifications)
For the safe storage and transport of cash and other valuables:
- a safe - from around £350 depending on the grade required; insurance policies may specify a certain grade
- cash carrying cases, with alarms - from £80 to £200
In addition, devices exist to deter opportunist thieves at the point of sale:
- "Counter Cache", a secure box for storing notes below the till - around £100
- "Protectatill", a screen over the till opening to deter snatches - around £70
It is worth contacting the local Crime Prevention Officer, who will be able to advise on security matters and offer a free "Commercial Security Survey".
Security equipment and advice on all aspects of business security and cash management are available from:
Frank Pegg, Volumatic Limited, Taurus House, Endemere Road, Coventry CV6 5PY Tel 02476 684217 Website: www.volumatic.com. The assistance of Volumatic Limited is gratefully acknowledged.