Month: September 2024

Introducing Customizable Gift Cards – Now Available for Your Store!

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We are excited to announce that we now offer fully customizable gift cards for your bookstore! (If you were at CPE, you may have seen a sneak preview when visiting our booth.)

Whether you want to feature your store’s logo, a custom image, or choose from traditional gift card designs, we’re here to help you create the perfect look. Our gift cards are versatile, and we’re committed to providing you with a design that meets your needs, all at highly competitive rates.

In addition to gift cards, we also offer loyalty and membership cards, as well as customizable staff cards to make managing your team even easier and more professional.

All card types can have a unique barcode printed on them and come with embedded RFID chips for quick and easy reading at POS.

The staff cards also come with a slot for easily clipping to a lanyard.

For more details and to start the design process, feel free to contact us at sales@bsmgr.com or (800) 997-6724 for your free quote.

Let us help you enhance your customer experience and streamline your staff management with our customized gift and staff cards today!

Steven Ammons
steven@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 1)

[WEBINAR] Using BSM for Off-Site/Remote Sales

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Are you looking to expand your bookstore’s reach beyond your physical location? Join us for an exclusive webinar on off-site sales using Bookstore Manager Software (BSM). This session will provide you with the tools and strategies needed to effectively manage sales at events, conferences, pop-up shops, and other remote locations.

In this webinar, we will cover:

  • The best hardware setup options to manage a mobile POS
  • Tracking inventory and sales in real-time, even when you’re away from the store
  • Best practices for seamless transactions and customer engagement off-site
  • Tips for optimizing your remote events (from other bookstores)

Whether you’re already using BSM for off-site sales or exploring the possibilities, this webinar will give you practical insights and hands-on techniques to boost your business on the go.

Webinar Details:

If you’d like to participate in the webinar, please click the link above to sign up.

The webinar will be interactive — allowing you to ask questions about using BSM for off-site/remote sales. It will also be recorded and available for you to watch at your convenience. If you know you won’t be able to attend the webinar and have questions you want to make sure we answer, please send them to us at sales@bsmgr.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Steven Ammons
steven@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 1)

Upgrade Your Hardware Now and Transition to Windows 11!

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As technology advances – adding new functions and striving to provide additional protection from security threats – it’s crucial to ensure that your systems are up-to-date and running smoothly. With Microsoft’s plan to phase out support for Windows 10, now is the perfect time to upgrade your hardware and transition to Windows 11.

Upgrading to Windows 11 offers numerous benefits, including enhanced security, improved performance, and access to the latest features and updates. To help you stay ahead of the curve and avoid the last-minute rush, we strongly encourage you to consider upgrading your hardware now.

Here are a few reasons why upgrading to Windows 11 is a smart move:

  1. Maintain PCI Compliance: Software used within a Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) must have the capability to receive security updates per requirement 6.2 of the Data Security Standard (DSS). Security updates for Windows 7 ended in January 2020, and Windows 10 is nearing the end of its support lifecycle.
  2. Beat the Rush: Avoid the last-minute scramble and ensure a smooth transition by upgrading now, before the demand for new hardware spikes. Upgrade now before we get into the busy holiday season.
  3. Enhanced Security: Windows 11 provides advanced security features to protect your data and systems from modern threats.
  4. Improved Performance: Experience faster boot times, better resource management, and increased overall performance.
  5. New Features: Take advantage of the latest tools and functionalities designed to boost productivity and streamline your store’s operations.
  6. Prepared for the Future: Ensure compatibility with future software updates and applications.

To make your upgrade process seamless, you can purchase the necessary hardware directly from our website:

Additionally, if you’re looking for a more mobile solution, we also offer on-the-go options using Microsoft Surface Pro tablets. These portable devices are perfect for those who need flexibility, allowing you to take your POS system wherever you go. *

If you’re interested in exploring our mobile solution, feel free to contact me directly for pricing details and further information.

* Internet connection required for mobile POS

If you have any questions about the upgrade process or need assistance with selecting the right hardware for your needs, our team is here to help. Simply reach out to us at (800) 997-6724 option 1, or email sales@bsmgr.com.

Don’t wait until the last minute start planning your upgrade to Windows 11 today!

Steven Ammons
steven@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 1)

Munce 2024 Harvest Flyer

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If you are sending the Munce 2024 Harvest Flyer, please download and process the data file that will prepare your inventory.

  1. Get the current Munce catalog files…
    • Version 8.11 (and earlier) –
      1. Download the Zipped catalog data files by clicking here.
      2. When the download completes, open the Zip file and extract/copy the files to your BOOK folder.
    • Version 9.00 –
      • You should receive the files as part of the automatic cloud update routine.
      • If you want to get them now, you can manually trigger the cloud update routine.
        1. Make sure all stations are out of BSMGR.
        2. At “Enter Program Name”, enter “SCHEDULE”.
        3. Click the “Check for Regular Updates Now” button.
        4. Make sure “BOOK-DIR” is checked. (All should be checked, but the BOOK portion of the update includes the Munce catalog files.)
        5. Click the “Start” button and wait for the routine to finish.
        6. All stations can now get back into BSMGR.
  2. In BSMGR, run “IVPROMO” at the “Enter Program Name” prompt.
  3. At the “Enter File Name” prompt, type the file name that matches the one you are sending out (see below), then click the OK button.
  4. If you enter a flexible date file name, you will be prompted for the start and end dates of the sale.
  5. Any products in the catalog and not in your inventory will open the IVM “Add” screen. Add the missing product(s) to your inventory. The catalog’s promo code, start date, end date, and sale price will be set for all the products in the catalog.
  6. NOTE: If IVPROMO doesn’t do anything, make sure you copied/extracted the files from the current MunceCatalog.zip file to your BOOK folder.

Current file names to choose from for the IVPROMO program…

  • M-OCT-R.TXT = Harvest Flyer (Regular)
    (30-Sep-2024 thru 26-Oct-2024)
  • M-OCT-RF.TXT = Harvest Flyer (Regular – Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)
  • M-SEP-R.TXT = Fall Sale Catalog (Regular)
    (19-Aug-2024 thru 28-Sep-2024)
  • M-SEP-RF.TXT = Fall Sale Catalog (Regular – Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)
  • M-SEP-C.TXT = Fall Sale Catalog (Conservative)
    (19-Aug-2024 thru 28-Sep-2024)
  • M-SEP-CF.TXT = Fall Sale Catalog (Conservative – Flexible)
    (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)

If you have any problems downloading the file or getting the file to process from within IVPROMO, please let us know.

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