Month: March 2015

iPhone Inventory App Intro

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We are excited to announce that our new inventory scanning app will be released soon. Apple has approved our app as a Beta (test) release, and we are doing some final internal testing and working on documentation.

Before we release the new feature, we would like to work with a few stores to test the app and corresponding new RMS program in a retail setting.

Here are the requirements:

  1. You must have a device running iOS version 8.0 or later to use TestFlight for accessing the beta version. Ideally, this would be an iPhone or iPod Touch. You can use the app on an iPad, but the bulk of the larger unit may make the process a little awkward. Once installed, the app will run on devices using iOS 6.0 or later.
  2. To speed up the process, you need to have a Bluetooth barcode reader. We have a couple of options to choose from. A standard reader is $139. A heavy duty reader is $299. If you do not use a scanner, you will have to manually enter each product’s item number. Eligibility as a beta test site requires using a Bluetooth scanner.
  3. You also need a license for the RMS to qScan interface program. Normally, this will sell for $395 for a single user. Beta test stores will be able to purchase a special 2-user license for only $195.
  4. You must be willing to actually test/use the program during the beta test period.

We are limiting the number of beta tests to five (5) stores on a “first come, first served” basis. If you want to know more or are ready to sign up, please contact Steven at 800.997.6724 (option 1) or click here to email us.

If Enable images to see logo accepted as a beta test site, you will be sent an invitation from the iTunes store with a subject line of “TestFlight: You’re invited to test RMS qScan 1.0”.

The email will have a link to download the app with the logo shown to the right and the following statement, “You can accept this invitation with the Apple ID that you are currently using. Your Apple ID and the email address to which the invite was sent don’t have to match.” To accept this invitation, you must have TestFlight installed on your iOS device.” Please note that while it is in beta, iTunes doesn’t list the app, so a search for the app will currently yield no results.

Your BSMGR Sales Team
sales@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 1)

P.S. The app only works on iOS devices. We currently do not have versions for Android, Windows, Blackberry or other mobile/tablet systems. We are waiting to see what the response is to the Apple app and the desire for other platforms.

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Are You Missing Something? (EOI Top Sellers)

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These days it is more important than ever to keep the titles your customers want on the shelf. It is not news to you that successful Christian stores have the proper level of inventory with an optimum turn.

Bookstore Manager’s RMS program includes a feature (at no extra charge) that allows you to quickly identify and order products that are selling well nationwide but are not in your store.

We made a short video (3:15) to show you how RMS can help you better manage your inventory. Click here to watch the video and get started today!

While there is no cost to you for the EOI best sellers comparisons, it does require your participation in EOI for you to experience the full benefit of the program.

The top selling information is updated on a weekly basis. The most current is included on each month’s update, but you can also have BSMGR automatically download the updated information every week.

Need help getting your system set up for weekly updates, or want to know more? Call us at 800.997.6724 (option 1) or click here to email us.

Remember you can use SPT to put your support request directly on our support docket.

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Program Changes on March 2015 Update

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RMS Version 8.00K Program Changes on the March 2015 Update

The monthly update disc you receive from BSMGR for RMS contains a current copy of the Christian Books & More® database, new images, music samples and program changes. Remember to run IVDC after installing your update to reflect retail prices changes for your store’s inventory items. When that program completes, you can use IVL to print labels with the new prices.

As a reminder, each month’s update disc also includes a folder titled “Manual” that contains the current RMS manual. The file is in Microsoft Word format, and there is a free Word viewer program in the folder in case you don’t have a copy of Microsoft Word installed on your computer. For your convenience, the RMS program changes on this update are listed below.

IVM:
RETURNABLE FIELD NOW HAS TWO ENTRY FIELDS. THE FIRST IS THE TRADTIONAL Y/N MEANING ITEM IS RETURNABLE TO THE PUBLISHER. SECOND MEANS ITEM IS RETURNABLE BY THE CONSUMER. WITH “N” THE POS PRINTS “NON RETURABLE ITEM” AT POS AND WILL NOT ALLOW A NEGATIVE QUANTITY ON THE RETURN UNLESS IN VOID MODE.
IVO:
CHANGED LIST BOX TO GRID
POS:
• RETURNABLE FIELD NOW HAS TWO ENTRY FIELDS. THE FIRST IS THE TRADTIONAL Y/N MEANING ITEM IS RETURNABLE TO THE PUBLISHER. SECOND MEANS ITEM IS RETURNABLE BY THE CONSUMER. WITH “N” THE POS PRINTS “NON RETURABLE ITEM” AT POS AND WILL NOW ALLOW A NEGATIVE QUANTITY ON THE RETURN UNLESS IN VOID MODE.
• BITMAPS ON BUTTONS DIDN’T ALLWAYS SHOW
• TOUCH POS CUSTOM MODIFIER – A NEW MODIFIER WITH ITEM # “MODIFY2” CAN NOW BE SET UP IN IVM JUST LIKE “MODIFY”. MODIFY2 ALLOWS YOU TO NOT ONLY SET THE DESCRIPTION DYNAMICALLY BUT ALSO THE PRICE.
• NEW PAY TYPE “PICKUP/HOLD” ALLOWS A TRANSACTION TO BE CLOSED WITHOUT PAYING. THIS WILL SEND THE ORDER TO THE KITCHEN IF THAT OPTION IS BEING USED. YOU CAN RETRIEVE THE PICKUP ORDER USING THE MISC OPTIONS ON POS 1ST SCREEN. MULTIPLE TRANSACTIONS CAN BE PUT ON PICKUP/HOLD. WHEN YOU CLOSE THE PICKUP ORDER BY PAYING, POS WILL NOT SEND ANOTHER PRINTOUT TO THE KITCHEN.
POSMENU:
VARIOUS BUG FIXES
RACCOON:
FIXED TAB DISPLAY
SCHEDULE:
ADDED E(SAN).ZIP TO DIAG SCREEN
SLJD:
NEW PAY TYPE “PICKUP/HOLD” ALLOWS POS TO BE CLOSED WITHOUT PAYING. SEE NOTE ON POS ENHANCEMENT.
THEFLAGS:
THE WARNING TO “MAKE SURE BSMGR INTERNET ACCESS MANAGER IS RUNNING ON THE SERVER” WAS ALWAYS SHOWING (FIXED). ALSO ADDED A COUNTER TO SHOW HOW MUCH LONGER THE PROGRAM WILL WAIT FOR RESPONSE FROM ANCHOR’S STOCK CHECK SERVER.

 

Please contact us if you experience problems installing your update.

Your BSMGR Support Team
support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)

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Simple Way to Send Promo Emails to Your Customers

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We know you wear a lot of different hats in your bookstore, and often your marketing suffers. At Bookstore Manager we want you to have a tool that helps you quickly and inexpensively communicates promotional items to your customer.

EZData is such a tool. Now you don’t have to spend a lot of time designing and distributing your email marketing piece. In a few simple steps you will have your promotion speeding through cyber space.

To see how simple EZData is to use in your store, please watch this short video (1:05) by clicking HERE.

Want to know more? Call us at 800.997.6724 (option 1) or click here to email us.

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