Your Opportunity for Financial Success with

Bonika Shears Updated May 2022

Thank you so much for your interest in earning serious income through Bonika Shears.
Whether you want to start a new business or you have an ongoing business in the industry,
we are here to help. Your focus could be on stylists, groomers, barbers or all three. Whatev-
er it is, we’ve been where you are and know what it’s like in this adventure. We are here with
the tools to help your business grow.

If you are already a sharpener, you can begin right now selling Bonika Shears. It only takes the purchase of just
one shear! There is no big “buy in.” Check the prices on the www.bonika.com website. Your price is 50% off the
internet prices in most cases. We also supply sharpening supplies and advanced training.

If you are not yet a sharpener, we encourage you to explore the sharpening business. It can be a stand alone
business or combined with scissor sales. We can help you get started in both areas. We have found shear sharpen-
ing and shear sales go hand in hand. Sharpening coupled with shear sales will increase your revenue in both areas.

Read on through this literature and jot down questions you have. We will probably give you a call to see how we can
help. Also, please don’t hesitate to call, email or text us. We are really friendly people here at Bonika.

What they say about us at Bonika Shears …

Anytime that I needed help with shears I could always call on Bonnie or her staff who
gave me the support that I needed. Their equipment and supplies are of great quality. I
highly recommend Bonika. They made me feel like family. Happy shears! Daniel

Investing into the Scimech was the best thing I have ever done for
myself, it’s a wonderful little machine! Paul in South Africa

It was a great learning experience and you all went out of your
way to make me feel welcome. Bonnie was an excellent instructor
in sharpening and made me feel confident in such a short time. Gene & Bonnie
Gene was excellent in explaining the business side of sharpening
as well as shear sales. Bob

Thank you for the wonderful experience at your headquarters. The training was very professional and in
a comfortable setting. Marty

The salons that I visit are very reluctant to trust a “new guy” but are delighted at how well their shears
Mystie can cut when I finish! My referral rate from satisfied customers is very high. ...I do thank you, all of
you, for teaching me good basics and skills and for providing me with good tools. Jerry

We Are Family
Our business began in 1988 and has operated as a family owned and run business. The opportunity you have with
Bonika provides a quality of life that is outstanding for families and singles alike. We have a A+ rating with the
Greater Atlanta Better Business Bureau. Following our company mission statement we strive to glorify Christ as our
first priority; our second is to deal with our associates as we would want them to deal with us. Although no business
or individual is without fault or unjustified gossip, even our competitors verify the integrity of the Bonika family.

Bonika Shears Is the Total Package

Bonika will help you earn more by offering both sales and service to your customers. You will be able to provide
them with both skilled sharpening and top quality shears. The opportunity is now since large supply houses are rely-
ing on their websites and cutting back on salon reps. It is easy to call in your order to Bonika or place it using your
secure password via www.bonika.com . Orders are shipped quickly to you or direct to your customer. Bonika helps
you to make the most of your opportunities while you are in the salon.

This is a Recession / Inflation / Pandemic Proof Business

Women and men in the poorest sections of the community, even if they are out of work, will find the money to get a
haircut. People also put a high priority on having their dogs professionally groomed. Where there are hair cuts,
there are haircutters. Where there are haircutters, there are scissors. Where there are scissors, someone must sell
them and sharpen them. The years 2020 and 2021 were tough years for most businesses. However, the salons
snapped back quickly and the dog grooming business actually boomed. Many sharpeners reported record business
even during the pandemic.

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Why You Should Have a

Shear Sharpening Business
Sharpeners earn a large income for small time and money invested
According to our surveys, those who specialize in beauty shear sharpening charge $30.00 per pair with $20.00 to
$35.00 as the normal range. The average salon has 6.3 stylists and the average stylist has 4 shears. That means
most salons have the potential of 25 shears to sharpen. Using conservative numbers, assume you have 200 salons
as clients. (That is roughly equivalent to less than 10% of the salons in Nashville, TN.) If you sharpened just 5 of
those shears 3 times per year at a low, $30 each, the annual income would be $90,000.00. When you calculate that
the average sharpener we have trained makes half their income selling shears means you could realistically
expect to make over some serious income. We don’t guarantee these results, but evaluate your area’s potential
and do the math.

The start-up investment is low

Because of the large potential income in this business it is best to start out with the right equipment and the right
training. Unsuccessful sharpeners are often people who started with inadequate equipment and insufficient
training. Others have simply paid for the most expensive equipment and training they could find then discovered
later that they, too, had inadequate equipment, insufficient training coupled with insurmountable debt.

We sell and recommend the Scimech HD Scissor Flathone for sharpening beauty and grooming shears. When
you include training and all the supplies to keep you going for a few months the initial start-up cost is less than
$5,000. When sharpening at $30 per shear it will often take less than a month to recoup your investment. If you add
clipper blade sharpening and shear sales to your package, the cost will increase, but so will your return.

Anyone can learn to sharpen

Shear sharpeners come from all ages and walks of life. Problem solving, logic, intelligence, people skills and desire
to make money are more important than hand and eye coordination. We have trained individuals with learning disa-
bilities and various physical handicaps to become sharpeners. It is easy to learn but challenging enough that given
a whole lifetime you will feel there is more to know.

We at Bonika Shears want you to be successful because your success is what makes us successful.

Why we sell and recommend the Scimech HD Flathone

During the many years we have been in business, I have had the
privilege of sharpening shears and training sharpeners on a variety
of machines. I can without hesitation say I have never found a ma-
chine that does a better job of sharpening our Bonika Shears or any
other shears for that matter than the Scimech Scissor Sharpening
Flathone. The fact that it is the easiest and most versatile of all the
machines to use, as well as the most economical, makes me love
and appreciate this little powerhouse of a machine every day I use it.

In 2012 when I was traveling to St. Lou-

is to certify in sharpening at the Nation-
al Beauty Tools Sharpeners Guild I
put my Scimech machine in the back of
the truck. On the way there, we hit a
bump in the road which opened the
back latch and my Scimech with everything else went flying out bouncing down the
street. We lost other equipment that day; a sound system and a clipper blade machine.
The handle was bent and two feet knocked off my Scimech. However, other than that,
my Scimech still worked beautifully. I went on to St. Louis. Using that same Scimech
that bounced down the road, I became the first woman to certify in first place in any
national shear sharpening competition.

Founder of Bonika Shears

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How Much Can You Make Sharpening Shears?

Potential Income Sharpening Shears Per Day $300.00
based on 10 shears sharpened per day
@ $30.00 each working 50 weeks per year. Per Week $1,500.00

Per Month $6,000.00

Per Year $72,000.00

Hours per Week Annual Income

Part-time or Full Time?
Based on a survey in 2012 made of sharpeners who attend 10 $15,000.00
our sharpening event, this is the average net income that was
reported to us by our Bonika trained and equipped sharpen- 20 $30,000.00
ers. The figures would be higher today. 30 $45,000.00
40 $60,000.00

Estimated Number of Salons by State

Alabama 9,257 Illinois 22,356 Montana 1,538 Puerto Rico 799
Alaska 1,098 Indiana 10,818 Nebraska 3,152 Rhode Island 2,044
Arizona 9,544 Iowa 5,689 Nevada 4,031 South Carolina 8,720
Arkansas 5,347 Kansas 4,849 New Hampshire 2,421 South Dakota 1,229
California 71,967 Kentucky 6,636 New Jersey 15,624 Tennessee 11, 930
Colorado 9,137 Louisiana 9,889 New Mexico 3,060 Texas 48,765
Connecticut 6,618 Maine 2,280 New York 35,722 Utah 3,870
Delaware 1,294 Maryland 9,907 North Carolina 19,656 Vermont 979
District of Columbia 1,096 Massachusetts 11,892 North Dakota 1,317 Virginia 13,295
Florida 42,024 Michigan 16,682 Ohio 16,156 Washington 12,136
Georgia 23,863 Minnesota 7,599 Oklahoma 6,308 West Virginia 2,596
Hawaii 1,925 Mississippi 5,389 Oregon 6,126 Wisconsin 8,884
Idaho 2,521 Missouri 10,410 Pennsylvania 22,337 Wyoming 838

Metro areas with largest Employment of barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists is projected to grow 10
number of employed percent from 2014 to 2024. Overall employment of groomers, animal care and
cosmetologists service workers is projected to grow 33 percent from 2020 to 2030. Both are
New York 14,580 much faster than the average for all occupations. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Chicago 11,840
Philadelphia 8,440 The average price of a men’s haircut was $40. The average price of a women’s
Minneapolis—St. Paul 7,910 haircut was $66. (You Probably Need a Haircut, December 2021)
Washington DC 6,980
Los Angeles 6,680 There were 133,669 pet grooming and boarding businesses with 230,056 em-
Atlanta 5,990 ployees. (IBISWorld) The national average for complete grooming package that
Boston 5,960 includes ears, nails, styling, and a bath for fur that isn’t matted is $51. The aver-
Pittsburgh 5,860 age independent shop not associated with a franchise or large store will see an
Houston 5,760 average of 17-20 dogs per day for appointments. (41 Dog Grooming Industry
Statistics and Trends November 2019.)

We estimate conservative numbers that the average salon has 25 shears that can be sharpened and
the average grooming shop has 50 shears. Most salons and groomers have their shears sharpened 1-3
times per year. How much potential is in your area?

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Why You Should Sell Shears

It is truly a matter of “show and sell” when it comes to making money selling shears. If you have the items they
need, it is a simple matter of showing them and they will sell themselves.

You will find it easy to make the hair stylist happy with Bonika Shears. You will feel confi-
dent that you have the best quality shears for the price. It will be easy for stylists and
groomers to find the perfect shear from Bonika’s wide selection of styles and price levels.
They will be thrilled to know that they have a full life time warranty and accidental damage
warranty no matter who they use for sharpening.

In most cases your order is shipped the same day or even drop shipped to your mail order
and internet customers. Satisfaction is guaranteed and you can exchange or return anything.

When you sell the Bonika brand of shears your profits are high. You can match our compa-
ny’s “sale price” and still double your money. Our “Minimum Advertised Price” policy means
you will not be in a price war with other sharpeners who also sell Bonika Shears. Your
wholesale is generally 50% off the internet sale price. In addition to the Bonika Shears brand
we also provide Jaguar, Aichi and other brands of shears. You can order not only shears but
other items for resale like razors, combs and more.

Promote and sell while in the salon sharpening, through your social media and website (we drop ship at no extra
charge). We provide inexpensive quality brochures to leave with your customer. Take advantage of our distributor /
sharpener look-up on the Bonika.com website. When we come to shows in your area, you are welcome to come
along and pass out your business cards for follow-up purchasing.

Most people start with the Professional Shear Sales Kit

When you purchase $1000.00 of Bonika shears or the $999.00 sales-
man kit you receive GOLD LEVEL pricing for one year. That is an
additional 25% off the wholesale. Buy a minimum of $1000.00 the next
year and stay at the GOLD LEVEL. Gold level enjoys a 62 1/2% profit.

This Gold Level package includes an assortment of Bonika Shears,

razors, combs and scissor cases selected based on your geographic
area, desires and needs. Items can be exchanged later. Includes a
deluxe salesman display case, 3 marketing video links and 25 bro-
chures. Approximate resale value $2700.00 Just $999.00

Other Salesmen kits include:

• 7 shear kit $479.00
• 20 shear kit $1399.00
• 30 shear kit $1999.00

Potential Income Selling Shears

We have learned the more based on $100 profit per shear, 50 weeks per year
shears you stock, the more
shears you’ll sell. Stylists and Weekly Monthly Yearly
groomers love to “test drive”
shears. That is why we suggest 1 per week $100.00 $400.00 $5,000.00
you sell from a portfolio with a
large selection of shears. We 3 per week $300.00 $1200.00 $15,000.00
can advise you on the top sell-
ing models and provide train- 5 per week $500.00 $2,000.00 $25,000.00
ing and tips on how to sell
shears. 10 per week $1,000.00 $4,000.00 $50,000.00

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Shear Sharpening Training

Bonika has trained 100’s of sharpeners since 1997. Sharpening training is sometimes held in group
classes. Training can be on any brand of flathone sharpening system.

Private Shear Sharpening Training $1000

Most students opt for a private class. These will include a training manual, a “cheat sheet”,
two practice shears and a certificate.

Training with the purchase of a Scimech Scissor Flathone will in also include additional
the Scimech Sharpening Essentials Kit plus the authorization as an official Bonika Shears
Warranty Center. Private training is for one day, normally 8:30 to 5PM with additional op-
tional free supervised practice days. Training is based on the student's learning style
(which is evaluated) and their experience and ability. We encourage the spouse or other
interested party to be present during the training at no additional fee. https://bonika.com/
products/private-scissors-sharpening-training-school

On-Line Video Chat Training Class This is a private class that is charged by the hour. The first 15 minutes is free
with 1 hour sessions running $200 per hour to $100 per hour depending on the hours needed. These classes can
be with shears, blades or any sharpening, both beginner and advanced. Marketing classes on-line are free and are
included up to 3 hours with a sharpening class purchase.
Group Shear Sharpening Classes $400—$500
These classes are typically scheduled throughout the year in various locations and will usually include a training
video, certificate and a “cheat sheet” or laminated list of steps to sharpen. Students may be beginners or seasoned
sharpeners wanting a refresher course. They are typically 6 hours long.

What will you learn in the shear sharpening class?

*Items with an asterisk will be covered less extensively in a group class
• Operation, know-how and care of your flathone • *Sharpening curve shears
• Basic shear knowledge and terminology • *Sharpening lefty shears
• How to recognize a convex and bevel edge • *Sharpening serrated edge shears
• How to customize the edge for your client • How to set up your route for sharpening
• Understanding the rideline and how to address • How to sell shears
it • *How to sharpen knives
• Understanding alignment and pivot screw ad- • *How to sharpen manicure tools
justment • *Understanding how and why to address the
• The 15 Steps in Sharpening a Convex Edge set of the blade
Shear • *Replacing bumpers
• *How to sharpen German-beveled edge shears • *Exploring the types of pivot screws
• *Sharpening thinners and texturizers • *Trouble shooting
• How to sharpen color coated shears • *Repair and correction of other sharpening

Advanced sharpening clas-

ses can be customized to the
needs of the sharpener.

Loganville Training facilities—Loganville, GA 20 Miles east of Atlanta

Hotel, restaurants, entertainment, parks are within 1 mile of the office. 20 minutes from Stone Mountain

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Sharpening
Equipment

Our Scimech HD Flathone will sharpen beauty, barber, and grooming shears as well as surgical tools, fabric scis-
sors, curved scissors, pinking shears, industrial shears, knives and more. However, you can charge more to sharp-
en beauty shears. Using a flathone type system is recommended for all beauty shears. We think the Scmech is the
best of the flathone systems. The strong torque, low vibration, superior USA workmanship, precise ergonomic
clamping system and design makes it the machine of choice. You’ll find with the Scimech HD, that no matter what
tools you are sharpening, you can work in a relaxed position by switching to either the vertical or horizontal position
allowing you to stand or sit according to your preference or mood.

• Precise variable speed dial with clock-wise and coun-

ter clockwise rotation for left or right handed shears.
Sharpens left and right handed shears with almost no
adjustment.

• Sharpen with the shears together or apart.

• Removeable splatter guard for long shears
and for cleaning.
• Easy to use for both left and right handed
sharpeners.
• Easy to transport and sharpen inside the
salon.
• Sharpen all types of edges, all types of
shears.

• The Scimech clamp can rotate smoothly through the entire face of
the blade for full precise convexing and polishing.
• There is no weight on your hand since the clamp and shear rest on
the arm and you merely rotate the blade. Some sharpening equip-
ment say their clamp mirrors free-hand sharpening. Free-hand sharp-
ening can cause damage to the small nerves in the hand.
• Sharpen any radius on a shear blade. There is no optimum single
radius that is best on every shear.
• The design of the Scimech HD clamp is 25% more accurate using
digital mathematical angles on the dial. The newly adjustable detant
sets exacting angles. Set the angle quickly and easily for a precise
repeatable angle position.
• New 2022 design improvement for a smoother rotation of the clamp and the arm.

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Scimech HD Flathone Specs

• All USA made. Atlanta, GA (USA) as-

sembled in Florida.
• Smooth ambidextrous precision milled
clamp that rotates fully for Japanese
style convex shears, or fixed position for
bevel. Can be set from zero to 60 de-
grees or more.
• Versatile for sitting or standing to sharp-
en. Just turn it up or to the side.
• All stainless steel body for less vibration,
quieter sound and sturdier construction.
Magnetize your tools and stick them to
the machine body!
• Double bushings arm and a ball bearing screw attaches from the inside out. Makes the arm motion smooth and
responsive plus a 25% more accurate clamp.
• Top quality, dependable 115 VAC variable speed control for strong torque even at slow speeds.
• Polishes at speeds up to 3500 RPM’s
• Sharpens left-handed or right-handed shears with a 2 second change-over.
• Can sharpen shears and scissors without taking them apart if so desired.
• Removeable spatter guard. Take it off for easy clean-ups, to reverse for lefty shears or remove to sharpen
knives.
• Quick stop break. Reversible directions for left-handed or right–handed shears.
• Easy to use Velcro and magnetic attachments for the honing papers.
• 1.8 amps 90 VDC runs on normal household currents and most generators. Modifiable for overseas amperage.
Can run on the smallest invertor if set up in a van.
• 1/8th horsepower DC motor, permanent magnet, ball bearing SCR
• Handle for easy pick-up.
• Sealed for water-cooled sharpening.
• Weighs 17 lbs. About the size and weight of a bowling ball. Compact 8.5 X 8.5 X 9.5 inch cube.
• Extra outlet for your light (included). Not available for overseas voltage.

Included with the Scimech Machine

1. 2 convexing plates for Japanese style shears

2. 2 beveling plates for German style shears
3. Polishing pad
4. 21 assorted honing papers
5. LED light (not included in overseas voltage machines)
6. 8+ hours of private sharpening video package Total Price $3600.00
7. 1 Year Warranty

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Scimech Sharpening Essentials Kit

1. Diamond Spray
2. Scimech Hone Kit - (Includes Japanese waterstone,
nagura stone, flattening stone and microfiber cloth)
3. Steel polishing compound—
4. Ceramic stone
5. UFO Keys (1 German, 1 Asian) for adjusting shears
6. Convex practice shears
7. Bevel practice shears
8. Buffing file
9. 31 pc Repair Kit
10. Sumo Shear Oil (2)
11. Stainless Steel Pointy Tweezers
12. Magnetic Screw Holder Cup
13. Edge Marker

Package Price $221.00 FREE with Private Training!

https://bonika.com/products/scimech-sharpening-essentials

Suggested Add-ons:
Scimech Sharpener’s Supplement Kit $500.00
• Additional convexing and beveling plates
• 12 test hair
• Diamond serration file
• 20 additional abrasive film
• ISSA Certification
• Curve Adaptor
• Archone
• Handle Bender
• Alignment Set Bar
• Set Alignment Tools
• 5 bags washers
• 2 bags screw-in bumpers
• 3 bags pull through bumpers
• 15 assorted clicker plates
• 2 bags of finger rests

Groomer Upgrade useful if you plan to

sharpen Lefty shears that are longer
than 8” Not normally stocked. Please
allow time when ordering. $300.00

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Clipper Blade Sharpening

How many barber and groomer shops are in your area? Groomers and barbers have blades sharpened every 90
days on average and each may have a dozen or more blades.

Clippers blades must be sharpened on a different piece of equipment. They can not be sharpened on the
Scimech. We recommend and sell the low amp CS201 Ne-
braska Blades Machine which is $2395.00. It is a USA
made quality machine and ships from The Edge Pro in Iowa.

You will need to sharpen clipper blades if you plan to sharp-

en for barber shops and pet groomers. Potential income is
good. We offer training for those wanting to sharpen clipper
blades.

Clipper Blade Sharpening Training

Training includes:
• Clipper training manual (emailed before class)
• Laminated “Cheat Sheet”
• Videos to watch before training (emailed to you.)
• Private Video link for clipper repair
• Certificate of training.
• Optional additional unlimited practice

What will you learn in a blade sharpening class?

• How to charge and main- blades, 5 n 1 and adjusta-
tain your clipper hone ble blades Training Cost
• How to sharpen a clipper • How to adjust a clipper
blade blade $600 Private Class
• How to sharpen a trimmer • How to test the sharpness
of a blade Save $100 when you purchase a
blade shear sharpening class.
• How to sharpen a ceramic • Trouble Shooting
blade Second person training just $100.00
• Instructions on large animal more.

Online training available. Ask.

We recommend the
Supplemental Blade Sharpening Kit
$300.00
Includes
• Demagnetizer
• Clipper blade tension tester
• Socket pliers
• Duo DMT stone and base,
• Spring tension pliers.

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Bonika Instructors

Bonnie Megowan
Sharpening Training
Bonnie has been sharpening shears in Atlanta, GA since 1988 when she began the
company. As a former high school science teacher, she has the skill, training and
talent for teaching. She continues to instruct as a speaker and sharpening demon-
strator at sharpening seminars throughout the country. She also conducts classes
at major beauty shows and cosmetology schools internationally and has been pub-
lished in two cosmetology textbooks. She has been featured in various educational
videos and contributes to numerous salon magazines as well as two sharpening
publications. In 2012 she earned the title of Master Sharpener with the National
Beauty Tools Sharpeners Guild and held the highest point score that year in shear
sharpening. She also scored master level in blade sharpening. She is a certified
member of the International Shear Sharpeners Association.
In 2019 she was trained in the Jaguar / Tondeo factory in Solingen Germany and is the only authorized sharpener
for Jaguar shears in the USA. She has authored two books, DIY Care and Repair of Stylist Shears and Sharpening
Hair Scissors: How to Start a Rewarding Home-Based Business.

Gene Megowan

Marketing Training
Gene is uniquely skilled in selling shears to stylists. The techniques he developed
for selling shears have been emulated by many of his competitors over the years,
but he still continues to share. Previous to Bonika Shears, Gene worked in sales as
a sales manager for a fortune 500 company achieving success and recognized as a
National Salesmaster. Although he hails from Florida, he graduated with a commu-
nications major from Trinity College in Chicago and did his masters work in market-
ing at the University of Phoenix.

Jay Hunter

Field Training
Jay has been sharpening shears since 2002. He is married to Mystie Hunter, Bonika’s
office manager and was an employee of Bonika Shears for many years. He soon dis-
covered he could make more money on his own and opened his sharpening business
Livin’ On the Edges. He sells shears and sharpens shears throughout metro-Atlanta
and at hair shows. Currently he is the number one customer purchasing Bonika Shears
although he sells other brands as well. If you buy his lunch, Jay allows sharpening train-
ees to ride with him as he works to experience the field education. He is also available
to travel to your location.

During Sharpeners Jams and sharpening conventions,

Bonika Shears may utilize respected sharpening experts to
conduct supplemental specific and advanced sharpening
training. You will be notified when these classes come
available.

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Coming to Our Training Facility

Our office is in the beautiful small town of Loganville, east of Atlanta just of state highway 78. Mystie
Hunter, Office Manager and daughter of Gene and Bonnie Megowan will greet you at the door.

Bonika Shears Offices

216 Old Loganville Rd
Loganville, GA 30052
(Just a little east of Atlanta!)

Transportation
If you fly: The ATL airport is one of the least expensive airports in the
USA. After arriving at the airport you may want to rent a car or you can
take the MARTA train inside the airport to the last stop on the train and
catch a Uber there.
By car: We can help you with map quest or you can GPS directions to our
office at 216 Old Loganville Rd, Loganville, GA. We generally start training
at 8:30 AM, but can adjust this to your needs.
Hotel accommodations: The closest hotel we recommend (and reasonably priced) is the Quality Inn—
Loganville 770-554-9955 less than a mile from our location. The next closest hotel we recommend is the
new Hampton Inn 678-344-9090 in Snellville which is 8 miles away. You are welcome to choose other
hotels as well. Airbnb lists several locations in the area from $36 per night up to 4 bedroom homes.
Many accept pets.

Other things to do in the area

Atlanta has no end of sightseeing and entertainment from the Georgia Aquarium and Coke Museum to
CNN Center and many museums. Closer to Loganville is the Vines Botanical Gardens, a free park within
a mile of the office. If you go 20 minutes up Hwy 78 going west is Stone Mountain with the largest carv-
ing on a mountain in the world. It is the number one attraction in Georgia. Heading east on Hwy 78 is the
lovely small town of Monroe with micro-parks and wall murals for enjoyable walking.

Bring your family and stay extra days.

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Suggestions on How to Get Started

Read the book, “Sharpening Hair Scissors: How to Start a Rewarding Home-
Based Business ” by Bonnie Megowan. Available at www.bonika.com or on Amazon.
Use coupon code BOOK50 for 50% off when you order on the Bonika website.

Look at your area and the opportunities, see if this is right for you and your family.
Use the internet to find the salons, groomers, barbershops, cosmetology schools and
other businesses that would be your customers. Stop by and talk to a few. Tell them you
are investigating getting “factory training to be a warranty center for Bonika Shears and
will be able to service other brands of shears as well.” See how they react.

Call us at 770-972-4332 to schedule your class and order your videos and training
manual. We will coordinate a date that works with us and you. Often classes can be
scheduled immediately. Please have a list of dates available to you when you call. We
ask for a deposit of $300 to hold your spot and to receive your training videos and manual.

WAIT until after your training to get things like a van or business cards. Our suggestions here may save you
time and money. Relax as you wait to come. Watch your videos at least once before coming. Private videos will be
sent via the internet. Let your family watch with you so they can appreciate what you are doing.

Training is in a relaxed atmosphere taught to your learning style, experience and aptitude. Dress comfortably, wear
your glasses if you require them, bring some salon or groomer shears or blades if you have any. (We provide prac-
tice scissors, but you may want to have more).

Payment Options
Most students pay with major credit cards when they arrive. Please inform your credit card company you
will be making a major purchase in Loganville, GA so that there will be no glitches in processing your
card. You may also pay with cash, cashier’s checks or money orders. Wire transfers or PayPal are op-
tions as well as Cash Ap and Venmo.

There may be extra expenses for freight if we ship your machine to you. Transportation for training and
hotel accommodations are not included and Georgia residents will be charged sales tax. Prices are sub-
ject to change without notice.

A person observing is free. Each additional hands-on student for shears is $300.00 and another clipper
blade student is $100 each.

Financing Options
Navitas Credit Corp is available for arranging financing. Credit decisions in less than 2 hours, fixed
monthly repayment plans up to 60 months with new business financing available. Contact Lori Blair 877-
628-4827 ext 579 or email [email protected]. https://navitex.navitascredit.com/resource_centers/bonika_shears_ce

PayPal Credit works well. Let us send a PayPal request for the total amount and you simply select “Pay
with PayPal Credit” when replying to the request.

Shop Pay is set up through Shopify and www.bonika.com. They will give you two financing choices.
They can divide your payments up over 4 interest free installments, with the amount loaned is limited
$3000. They can also set up 12 monthly installments with interest for the full amount of equipment and
training. Find this on the website at check-out before you finalize your purchase.

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Packages Prices Simplified

Shear Sharpening Packages
Scimech HD Flathone Shear Sharpening Equipment $3600.00
Scimech HD Flathone, clamp, 2 convexing plates, 2 beveling plates, polish pad, LED light, 21 assorted honing pa-
per, video library, 12 month warranty. (Overseas voltage extra $50 and no LED light. Groomer upgrade extra
$300.00)

Private Training in Shear Sharpening $1000.00

Full one-on-one training day, additional free optional days as needed for practice and field observation, lunch, certif-
icate of training, laminated “cheat sheet,” training manual. If training is purchased with a Scimech you will also re-
ceive the Scimech Essentials Kit. Additional trainee $300.00, additional observer no charge

Scimech Sharpening Essentials Kit $220.00

(Free with purchase of a Scimech and private training) Japanese Waterstone, Japanese Nagura stone, diamond
spray, flattening stone, ceramic stone, scissors oil, polishing compound, microfiber cloth, buffer, tweezer, magnetic
screw cup, 2 practice scissors, 41 pc repair kit, 2 UFO tools.

Supplemental Sharpeners Kit $450.00

Additional convexing plate, beveling plate, honing paper, archone, repair parts, diamond serration file, test hair, 4
videos, ISSA Membership with a CERTIFIED certificate and ID card, tip tweaker, Scimech Curve adaptor, alignment
tool and alignment bar.

Blade Sharpening Packages

Nebraska Blades Lil’Red CS-10 Blade Hone $1195.00
10” plate with 1 lb honing powder, charging block, magnet, socket setting gauge, 8oz plate lubricant/cleaner, 8oz
spray adhesive, 2oz clipper blade, oil, 100 plastic bags to return sharpened blades, training DVD, 8oz degreaser,
test fur & string, and rub block.

Nebraska Blades Large Hone $2395.00

Low Amp, variable speed with a 14" Micro-Serrated Aluminum Double-Sided Plate (16" cast plate, add $200), in-
cludes 1 lb honing powder, charging block, magnet, socket setting gauge, 8oz plate lubricant/cleaner, 8oz spray
adhesive, 2oz clipper blade, oil, 100 plastic bags to return sharpened blades, training DVD, 8oz degreaser, test fur
& string, and rub block.

Clipper Blade Sharpening Training $600.00

Includes clipper training manual, additional videos and certificate of training. Price is $500.00 if you are purchasing
and getting training in both blade and shear sharpening. Observer no charge, additional trainee $100.00.

Supplemental Blade Sharpening Kit $300.00

Includes demagnetizer, clipper blade tension tester, socket pliers, Duo DMT stone and base, and spring tension
pliers.

Sales Kits
Bonika Shear Sales Kits All include marketing video links. Number of shears varies with choices of
shears. All items may be exchanged later.
Silver: $479.00 7 shears, razor, 3 cases plus 25 brochures. Retail value $1100.00
Gold $999.00 Assortment of 16 Bonika Shears (or Aichi Shears), razors, combs and scissor cases.
Includes a deluxe salesman display case, 25 brochures, Gold level pricing for 12 months and 12 month listing in
Findasharpener.com. Approximate resale value $2700.00
Platinum $1399.00 Same as Gold but with approximately 20 shears.
Diamond $1999.00 Same with approximately 30 shears.

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What Bonika Shears Offers ALL Sharpeners

Whether you buy our shears, get our training or buy our equipment… we love
ALL sharpeners.

• Sharpeners Jam - Annual event. Oldest and largest beauty shear

sharpening event in the country. Hosted by Bonika Shears. Most activi-
ties are free. This is a must attend event for every sharpener! Usually in
the Spring. www.sharpenersjam.com The on-going Sharpeners Jam is
at www.Facebook.com/SharpenersJamGroup

• Youtube Channel—Continuing free education on line when you

subscribe to the Bonika Shears Youtube channel. Over 500 videos and
growing. www.Youtube.com/BonikaShears

• Sharp N Shops—There are also a host of Bonika Shears

events around the country. Attend group classes and private
training classes with Bonika Shears instructors at their facility in
Georgia or at other locations throughout the year.

• Training videos produced each year to add to the largest selection of sharpening training videos
in the industry. Available as links for purchase on the website.

• Find A Sharpener Look-up Be found as a sharpener listed on the Bonika.com website. This is
free for many sharpener / distributors. www.FindASharpener.com

• Logo Wear—Get Bonika, ISSA or Sharpeners Jam shirts to wear while sharpening. Have that pro-
fessional look.

• We encourage you to subscribe to the two free on-line publications, On the Edge, and The Sharpen-
ers Report.

• Two organizations to check out are the International Beauty Sharpening Association IBSA and the
National Beauty Tools Sharpeners Guild NBTSG.

• Largest selection of precise scissor parts and deals like the Shear of the Month

Check the website for updates and be sure you register and look for Bonika Newsletter
emails to keep current .

Check your spam box if you are not getting our newsletters.

Join the
International Scissor Sharpeners Association

This is an organization begun in 2007. This association is de-

signed for sharpeners to show their international affiliation as ethi-
cal sharpeners. Beautiful certificate and ID card.

Certification available.

Bonika Shears 770-972-4332 [email protected]