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Holiday Hours for Labor Day 2025

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Our office will be closed on Monday, September 1st, for Labor Day.

Our weekend emergency support number will be monitored on Monday from 9 AM until 6 PM (Central) for critical issues, such as an inability to perform sales, accept credit cards, or burn discs. That number is (325) 690-5599. Leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible. Non-emergency calls will be returned during normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.

We hope you have a blessed Labor Day weekend!

Your BSM Support Team
201 Fannin St., Abilene, TX 79603
support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)

Remember you can use  SPT  at “Enter Program Name” to put your support request directly on our support docket.

[UPDATED] AI, Canva & Smarter Tools for Your Store – Change in Locations at CPE

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Please note that the locations of our training have been changed!

  • I (Steven) will cover training on AI and Canva, as well as providing a brief introduction to BSM in the “Oak” room. (Everyone is welcome!)
  • Jon will cover our newest features and share tips on getting the most out of Bookstore Manager in the “Cypress” room.

If you’re heading to CPE in Duluth, make plans to start your Sunday with us!
We’re offering two impactful training sessions designed to equip and inspire storeowners like you.

🎓 AI & Canva Training for Christian Retail

📍 Oak Room
🕣 Sunday, August 10th – 8:30 AM
Led by: Steven Ammons

This session is open to everyone, even if you’re not looking to change your software.

You’ll walk away with practical tools and ideas you can use immediately:

✨ Learn how to:

  • Use AI tools safely and effectively
  • Train AI to give you the responses you actually want
  • Create beautiful flyers and promotions using Canva
  • Spend less time behind a screen and more time helping your customers
  • Get a look at how Bookstore Manager Software (BSM) supports Christian retailers

This session is packed with ideas you can use right away!

🛠 BSM User Training

📍 Cypress Room
🕣 Sunday, August 10th – 8:30 AM
Led by: Jon Ammons

All current BSM stores are encouraged to attend!
This is a great time to:

  • See new features released over the past year
  • Get tips to maximize the tools you already use
  • Join an open discussion to ask questions and share ideas

💡 Why So Many Christian Stores Choose BSM

✅ Touch-friendly checkout with TouchPOS
✅ Inventory tools built for books, Bibles, music, gifts & seasonal items
✅ Consignment tracking made easy. No spreadsheets, no headaches, just simple tools built right into your inventory system  
✅ Integrated CRM, loyalty, and email marketing
✅ Church account handling and ministry reporting
✅ Website integration that links stock levels and sale prices automatically
✅ Remote POS for off-site events
✅ Designed specifically for church bookstores, Christian bookstores, and gift shops

📍 Stop by Booth #106 during the show, we’d love to meet you!

For full event info and show details, visit:
👉 https://www.cpeshow.com/show-details-summer

See you in Duluth!

In His Service,

Steven Ammons

(800) 997-6724 ext 5512

(325) 690-5512

| e: steven@bsmgr.com | w: www.BookstoreManager.com | f: (325) 673-0527

If you want to set up a demo or discussion, visit my calendar here

AI, Canva & Smarter Tools for Your Store – Join Us at CPE!

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If you’re heading to CPE in Duluth, make plans to start your Sunday with us!
We’re offering two impactful training sessions designed to equip and inspire storeowners like you.

🎓 AI & Canva Training for Christian Retail

📍 Cypress Room
🕣 Sunday, August 10th – 8:30 AM
Led by: Steven Ammons

This session is open to everyone, even if you’re not looking to change your software.

You’ll walk away with practical tools and ideas you can use immediately:

✨ Learn how to:

  • Use AI tools safely and effectively
  • Train AI to give you the responses you actually want
  • Create beautiful flyers and promotions using Canva
  • Spend less time behind a screen and more time helping your customers
  • Get a look at how Bookstore Manager Software (BSM) supports Christian retailers

This session is packed with ideas you can use right away!

🛠 BSM User Training

📍 Oak Room
🕣 Sunday, August 10th – 8:30 AM
Led by: Jon Ammons

All current BSM stores are encouraged to attend!
This is a great time to:

  • See new features released over the past year
  • Get tips to maximize the tools you already use
  • Join an open discussion to ask questions and share ideas

💡 Why So Many Christian Stores Choose BSM

✅ Touch-friendly checkout with TouchPOS
✅ Inventory tools built for books, Bibles, music, gifts & seasonal items
✅ Consignment tracking made easy. No spreadsheets, no headaches, just simple tools built right into your inventory system  
✅ Integrated CRM, loyalty, and email marketing
✅ Church account handling and ministry reporting
✅ Website integration that links stock levels and sale prices automatically
✅ Remote POS for off-site events
✅ Designed specifically for church bookstores, Christian bookstores, and gift shops

📍 Stop by Booth #106 during the show, we’d love to meet you!

For full event info and show details, visit:
👉 https://www.cpeshow.com/show-details-summer

See you in Duluth!

In His Service,

Steven Ammons

(800) 997-6724 ext 5512

(325) 690-5512

| e: steven@bsmgr.com | w: www.BookstoreManager.com | f: (325) 673-0527

If you want to set up a demo or discussion, visit my calendar here

🚀 Wake-Up Wednesday is Moving to Google Meet – Join Us at 10 AM!

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We’re making a big move! Starting this week, Wake-Up Wednesday with BSM (The Twins) will be on Google Meet at 10 AM (CT)!🎉

If you do LIVE videos on Facebook, you probably received a notice from Meta/Facebook informing you that they are purging live videos that are more than 30 days old. With Facebook’s change in policy, we are moving the “venue” for future Wake Up Wednesdays from Facebook Live to Google Meet. I was able to download all of our historical Wake-Up-Wednesday videos and uploaded them to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@techsofthelp in case you want to watch (or re-watch) a specific topic covered.

What’s Wake-Up Wednesday?

✅ Industry events & Christian retail tips
✅ Quick 10-minute sessions– no long meetings! ⏳
✅ New BSM features & bookstore insights ⚒📚

🔹 Join Us Every Wednesday at 10 AM (CT)!

📆 Add to Calendar & Get Weekly Reminders:
👉 Click Here to Add Wake-Up Wednesday to Your Calendar

🔗 Join Live on Google Meet (Same Link Every Week!):
👉 https://meet.bsmgr.com

Wake-Up Wednesday is a great way to stay in the loop—whether you join us live at 10 AM –or– catch up later. We’d love to see you there!

See you this Wednesday at 10 AM!

In His Service,

Steven Ammons

See the Twins at Booth P11 & Get Your FREE AI Bookstore Guide!

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The CPE Winter Show kicks off Monday, and we can’t wait to see you there! Before the show floor even opens, we want to personally invite you to our Bookstore Manager Training on Sunday and remind you to stop by Booth P11 when the show begins.

📢 For BSM Users: Don’t miss Sunday’s training! We’ll cover new features like quick and easy consignment, multiple inventory locations, and more. It’s the perfect way to maximize your software and streamline your store.

🤖 For Everyone: We’ve put together a FREE AI Starter Guide for Bookstores! This one-sheet guide will show you:
✅ How to start using AI in your bookstore
✅ The best questions to ask AI
✅ Practical ways to use AI for marketing, inventory, and more

💡 No gimmicks—just real, helpful information that you can start using right away.

Come see the twins at Booth P11! Whether you’re a BSM user or just looking to explore new tools for your store, we’d love to chat and help you future-proof your bookstore with AI and new technology.

See you at the show!

Steven & Jon Ammons
📍 Booth P11
📧 steven@bsmgr.com
📞 (800) 997-6724

New Features Unveiled – Visit BSM at Booth P11!

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Exciting news! We’ve added powerful new features to Bookstore Manager Software (BSM) to make managing your store easier than ever:

✅ Multiple Inventory Locations – Track stock across multiple locations with seamless transfers between them.
✅ Fully Automated Consignments – With just one click, close out all consignments, cut checks, and generate detailed reports.

📍 Stop by Booth P11 to see these features in action!

  • For our BSM stores attending – Don’t miss our User Training with Jon Ammons, where he’ll cover these new features and more. It’s on Sunday morning starting bright and early at 8:00 AM!
  • For those not yet using BSM – Visit us to discover how BSM can transform your store, while taking advantage of our $1,000 Show Special. Plus, let’s chat about how you can utilize AI and Canva to boost your marketing!

Jon and I look forward to seeing you at the show!

In His Service,

Steven Ammons

📢 CPE Winter Show Special – Save $1,000 on BSM Software! (More Details Inside 👀)

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Are you attending the CPE Winter Show? Make sure to stop by Booth P11 in the Pegasus Ballroom to learn how Bookstore Manager Software (BSM) can help streamline your bookstore operations and save you big!

🚀 Show Special – $1,000 Off BSM Software!
For a limited time only, CPE attendees can take advantage of our exclusive $1,000 discount on BSM Software. This is the perfect opportunity to invest in a powerful, all-in-one system designed for Christian bookstores like yours.

🔹 Why Visit Booth P11?
✅ See BSM in action and discover how it simplifies point of sale, inventory, and store management.
✅ Learn how BSM integrates with Munce & Parable catalogs for easy inventory updates.
✅ Have questions about AI or Canva? Get expert tips on using AI safely in your store and creating eye-catching Canva flyers for marketing.
✅ Talk to us one-on-one about your bookstore’s needs and how BSM can help.

📍 Find Us at Booth P11 in the Pegasus Ballroom
Don’t miss this chance to save big and explore smarter bookstore solutions at CPE Winter!

Let’s connect—stop by Booth P11 or email Steven Ammons at steven@bsmgr.com to schedule a time to chat.

We can’t wait to see you there!

In His Service,

Steven Ammons

Don’t Miss the BSM User Training at CPE Florida!

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Join us at the CPE Show in Florida for our Bookstore Manager User Training, designed to showcase the latest features and updates that will make your bookstore more efficient and productive.

⏰ Training Session

  • When: Sunday, February 16th, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
  • Led by: Jon Ammons
  • What You’ll Learn:
    • Highlights of new features added over the past year.
    • A quick and easy consignment feature to streamline your operations.
    • The new multiple inventory locations feature to improve inventory management.
    • Plus, a few surprises to help you get the most out of BSM!

🎶 After the session, you’ll still have plenty of time to attend the Praise and Worship service at 10:00 AM.

☀️ We know it’s early, but trust us—it’s worth showing up! Grab a coffee, and we’ll make sure you leave with valuable insights and actionable ideas to take back to your bookstore.

📅 Add the training to your calendar: Click here to add this event to your calendar.

📍 Stop by Booth P11 in the Pegasus Ballroom
Whether or not you’re able to come to training, we’d love to see you! Please take a minute to stop by our booth to say, “Hi!”

Reserve Your Spot Today
Let us know if you’re planning to attend the training by emailing Steven Ammons at steven@bsmgr.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

In His Service,

Steven Ammons

2025 New Year’s Day Office Hours

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Tuesday, December 31st: All of our support techs will be out of the office from noon (Central) through the rest of the day, but our emergency support number will be monitored (see below). Non-emergency calls will be returned during normal business hours on Thursday, January 2nd.

Wednesday, January 1st: Our office will be closed, but our emergency support number will be monitored (see below). Non-emergency calls will be returned during normal business hours on Tuesday, January 2nd.

Our emergency support number (325-690-5599) is available for help with critical issues, such as the inability to perform sales, accept credit cards, or burn discs. Leave a message, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Remember, you can click the “Tech Support Information” button on the main page of BSM to find the emergency support number along with other contact options.

Happy New Year from your BSM Support Team!
support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)

2024 Christmas and 2025 New Year’s Day Office Hours

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Tuesday, December 24th: Our office will be closed on Christmas Eve. We will monitor our emergency support number (see below). Non-emergency calls will be returned during normal business hours on Thursday, December 26th.

Wednesday, December 25th: Our office will be closed on Christmas Day. SPT, emails, and voicemails will be returned during normal business hours on Thursday, December 26th.

Tuesday, December 31st: All of our support techs will be out of the office from noon (Central) through the rest of the day, but our emergency support number will be monitored (see below). Non-emergency calls will be returned during normal business hours on Thursday, January 2nd.

Wednesday, January 1st: Our office will be closed, but our emergency support number will be monitored (see below). Non-emergency calls will be returned during normal business hours on Thursday, January 2nd.

Our emergency support number (325-690-5599) is available for help with critical issues, such as the inability to perform sales, accept credit cards, or burn discs. Leave a message, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

Remember, you can click the “Tech Support Information” button on the main page of BSM to find the emergency support number along with other contact options.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your BSM Support Team!
support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)