Pre-Opening Manual

Table of Contents

Timeline Spreadsheet from Concept to Opening

Financing and or Budget Considerations
     – WHB will finance a portion of the initial fee
     – WHB will assist with the development of business and marketing strategies.

Location Checklist
     – Provide demographics, market, site and lease analysis, negotiation (if applicable)

Business licenses and permits needed
     – WHB will assist with the initial Medicare Provider compliance and provide guidance         when applying for the supplier number.
     – WHB will assist with the required Cosmetology License and Business Licenses
        (if applicable).

Logo and signage specifications
     – You will have the option to utilize your name and logo.

Boutique Design/Buildout Construction Requirements
     – WHB will provide example floor plans and build-outs, assist with fixture choices
        and merchandising needs.

Assist With Staffing Decisions
     – WHB will provide input such as Job Descriptions, characteristics of a Manager,
        Cosmetologist and or Fitters.

Merchandising Instructions
     – WHB will provide CAD drawings, and lighting specs.
     – WHB will train “Merchandising Theory.”
     – WHB will place a strong emphasis on inventory management.

Educational Library Resources
     – WHB will provide guidance and resources for the resource library.

Approved Vendors
     – WHB has over 70 Preferred Vendor discount programs, including: discounts,
        co-op dollars, and ad slicks.
     – WHB will provide “Open to Buy” inventory recommendations.
Point of Sale Custom Boutique Software
     – WHB POS system includes but not exclusive to, key software programs
        including: Inventory Control — Accounting, Electronic Billing, Bar Codes for
        tagging merchandise; Referral Database Management; Account Management;
        and MCO Contract Management.
Managed Care and Third Party Payers Contracting
     – WHB will provide fee schedule and contract guidance.
Referral Database Management
     – WHB will pay for grand opening invitations and referral source mailing list.
     – WHB will assist with database mailing list updates.
Grand Opening Celebration Checklist
     – WHB will assist with planning, will mail invitations for FREE to your VIP list
        and referral sources, and provide FREE Grand Opening BANNERS.

Assessing Competition
     – WHB will assist with the research.

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