Our office will be closed on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day.
Our weekend emergency support number will be monitored on Monday from 9am until 6pm (Central) for critical issues, such as an inability to perform sales, accept credit cards or burn discs. That number is (325) 669-2381. 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 BSMGR Support Team 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.
You are invited to join us September 21-23, 2014 at the Christian Product Expo (CPE) in Murfreesboro, TN. We will be in Booth #1.
What will I get from CPE? Experience workshops, training, author signings, devotions, peer networking, worship, fellowship and two movie premieres. Special guests this year include Kim Hill, Jon Weece, Tullian Tchividjian, The Issacs Group, Lilly Isaacs, Philip Yancey, Cynthia Ruchti and Tenth Avenue North. Check out the full schedule below.
Who should attend CPE? This show is specifically geared towards the Independent Christian Retailer. The speakers will focus their message to Independents, workshops will feature Independents with their messages directed to Independents.
Does BSMGR have show specials for CPE? Yes! $500 off Platinum RMS; $250 off 2-user Gold RMS; and $500 off Touch POS (for new and existing users). If you buy Platinum RMS and the optional Touch POS add-on, you can save a total of $1000.00.
Do I have to be a member of the Munce group to attend? No. ALL independent Christian retailers are invited and encouraged to attend.
What does it cost to attend? There is no registration fee to attend the show, and this is the only show that provides a generous reimbursement plan for your expenses.
Order from 30 exhibitors AND experience a product presentation from 15 others to receive:
All meals FREE for two people from your store. *
All training is FREE
Personality Party activity is FREE
Up to 2 nights at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center. **
Up to $250 travel allowance (airfare or mileage). Plus, WEST coast stores may qualify for an additional $100 in travel reimbursement.
Enter for cash prize drawing!
* With qualifying orders ** Room rate only – Taxes extra Did you know that on average more than half of the CPE attendees have qualified for full reimbursement?
The Pre-Registration deadline is September 5th. Visit www.cpeshow.com to register today!
Sunday, September 21st
9:00am-12:00pm Pre-Show Training for New and Prospective Retailers
11:00am-7:00pm Registration Open
1:00pm-4:30pm Bookstore Manager Workshop
1:00pm-2:00pm Retailer Training
2:00pm-2:45pm Merchandising Training
2:45pm-3:30pm Bible Training (Harper Collins Christian Publishing)
4:30pm-5:30pm Author/Artist Personality Party Meet & Greet and Signings
5:30pm-7:00pm Dinner (Presentation)
7:00pm-8:00pm Night of Worship featuring Kim Hill, Margaret Becker & Jon Weece
8:30pm-10:00pm Movie Premiere
Monday, September 22nd
7:00am-6:00pm Registration Open
7:30am-8:15pm Devotions (Presentation)
8:30am-10:00am Two Tracks of Retailer Training
10:00am-6:00pm Exhibit Hall Open
12:00pm-1:00pm Complimentary Buffet Lunch Served in the Exhibit Hall
6:30pm-8:30pm Banquet & Showcase featuring The Isaacs & Tullian Tchividjian
8:30pm-10:00pm Movie Premiere
Tuesday, September 23rd
6:45am-1:00pm Registration Open
7:30am-8:15pm Devotions (Presentation) featuring Philip Yancey
8:30am-12:00pm Exhibit Hall Open
12:00pm Cash Prize Drawings!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Your BSMGR Sales Team sales@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 1)
Hey! We’ve had a great response to this special offer. But, I’ve also talked to some people that said they didn’t see the email we sent out last week.
Please check out the video (image link below) to see if our Touch POS screens can help you and your frontliners speed up transactions at the point of purchase.
In His Service,
Steven Ammons Account Representative Bookstore Manager Software
P.S. The special promotional price ends tomorrow, so don’t wait too long! – Steven
———- Forwarded message ———- From: BSMGR Salessales@bsmgr.com Date: Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 6:50 AM Subject: Can Touch POS Help? To: steven@bsmgr.com
Summer Discount for Touch POS Ends Soon
A growing number of stores are devoting additional space to gifts and providing a café to encourage more (and longer) customer visits. Our Touch POS software solution is an affordable and easy-to-use add-on that helps speed up transactions at the point of purchase. It’s packed with features you’ll need as a Christian Retailer, and it is flexible enough to handle even the most demanding operation.
Even better, it’s easy to set up and is a natural extension to our RMS point-of-sale software, offering you a single system store management solution. With RMS Touch POS, you are able to configure buttons for all your gifts, apparel, novelties, drinks and other items. Ringing up items with tiny, hard to scan barcodes or items that have no barcodes is now easily done with the touch of a button.
“I appreciate that the Bookstore Manager POS solution works well for our Bookstore and for our Café. It’s great to be able to sell featured books in the café!” – Susan
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the promotion and when does it end?
Receive $500 off the regular price of $995, making the Touch POS add-on only $495 through Thursday, July 31st, 2014.
Is there a monthly fee?
There is no additional monthly fee. Ongoing support for Touch POS is included in your regular monthly BSMGR support fee.
Do I have to upgrade all my monitors to touch screens?
No. Touch POS works great with a keyboard and mouse.
Do I have to pay for a license for each computer?
No. It is a site license which means it covers all machines at your location.
Is this useful for a bookstore or just good for a café?
Yes! The add-on is ideal for both bookstores and café’s. Designed to address the unique needs of a café, it is also great for bookstores that carry a lot of gift items (jewelry, T-shirts, etc.), or items that don’t have barcodes (pencils, logo wear, etc.).
Can I still scan my barcodes or enter in department sales?
Yes. You have all the functions of the traditional POS interface plus all the new Touch POS functions.
What version of Windows do I need to use Touch POS?
RMS version 8.0 and the Touch POS enhancements require Windows XP or later.
Can I get a live demo over the Internet?
Yes. It takes about 10 minutes to walk you through the software. Please contact Steven at 800-997-6724 option 1 or via email at sales@bsmgr.com to set up a demo time that works best for you.
Should I purchase this now?
Of course! It is a handy tool for your front liners, and the summer discount makes it a great bargain.
Touch POS Promotion Details: Normally, $995 – On sale for $495 through Thursday, July 31st, 2014.
Your BSMGR Sales Team sales@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 1)
A growing number of stores are devoting additional space to gifts and providing a café to encourage more (and longer) customer visits. Our Touch POS software solution is an affordable and easy-to-use add-on that helps speed up transactions at the point of purchase. It’s packed with features you’ll need as a Christian Retailer, and it is flexible enough to handle even the most demanding operation.
Even better, it’s easy to set up and is a natural extension to our RMS point-of-sale software, offering you a single system store management solution. With RMS Touch POS, you are able to configure buttons for all your gifts, apparel, novelties, drinks and other items. Ringing up items with tiny, hard to scan barcodes or items that have no barcodes is now easily done with the touch of a button.
“I appreciate that the Bookstore Manager POS solution works well for our Bookstore and for our Café. It’s great to be able to sell featured books in the café!” – Susan
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the promotion and when does it end?
Receive $500 off the regular price of $995, making the Touch POS add-on only $495 through Thursday, July 31st, 2014.
Is there a monthly fee?
There is no additional monthly fee. Ongoing support for Touch POS is included in your regular monthly BSMGR support fee.
Do I have to upgrade all my monitors to touch screens?
No. Touch POS works great with a keyboard and mouse.
Do I have to pay for a license for each computer?
No. It is a site license which means it covers all machines at your location.
Is this useful for a bookstore or just good for a café?
Yes! The add-on is ideal for both bookstores and café’s. Designed to address the unique needs of a café, it is also great for bookstores that carry a lot of gift items (jewelry, T-shirts, etc.), or items that don’t have barcodes (pencils, logo wear, etc.).
Can I still scan my barcodes or enter in department sales?
Yes. You have all the functions of the traditional POS interface plus all the new Touch POS functions.
What version of Windows do I need to use Touch POS?
RMS version 8.0 and the Touch POS enhancements require Windows XP or later.
Can I get a live demo over the Internet?
Yes. It takes about 10 minutes to walk you through the software. Please contact Steven at 800-997-6724 option 1 or via email at sales@bsmgr.com to set up a demo time that works best for you.
Should I purchase this now?
Of course! It is a handy tool for your front liners, and the summer discount makes it a great bargain.
Touch POS Promotion Details: Normally, $995 – On sale for $495 through Thursday, July 31st, 2014.
Your BSMGR Sales Team sales@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 1)
Our office will be closed on Friday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day. We hope you have a blessed weekend!
Your BSMGR Support Team support@bsmgr.com | (800) 997-6724 (option 2)
P.S. If you would like to watch a replay of the users meeting held on June 5th, please click here. We’ve provided a list of topics covered during the meeting with links to the associated time index within the video. The list should show below the video. You will need to click the “Show more” link to see the full list.
Visit us in Atlanta at the International Christian Retail Show!
Booth #1043
Make plans to attend Bookstore Manager’s training sessions at ICRS 2014. No registration is necessary. Just come by our booth and join us based on the schedule below.
Robbie Halstead with Kingdom Retail Solutions is the authorized trainer for Bookstore Manager, and he will conduct the sessions again this year. In addition to personally managing bookstores that successfully use Bookstore Manager Software, Robbie has overseen the IT operations of a regional chain and counseled many independent Christian Retailers in both start up and ongoing operations. He brings tremendous knowledge of the software and an intense understanding of Christian retail to the training.
June 2014 Training Schedule
Monday(6/23 – booth #1043)
10am – Effective use of BSMGR reports 2pm – Maximize profits using BSMGR inventory analysis 4pm – Understanding advanced Point-Of-Sale functions
Tuesday(6/24 – booth #1043)
10am – Effective use of BSMGR reports 2pm – Getting the most from Misc. Utilities 4pm – Using BSMGR for your church store
Wednesday(6/25 – booth #1043)
10am – Maximize profits using BSMGR inventory analysis
If you have specific topics you would like to see covered during our training, please reply to this email with your request, and be as specific as possible.
Remember, our annual Users Meeting is being held this week (Thursday, June 5th at 1pm Central time) via the Internet instead of at ICRS. Even if you cannot attend the webinar, please register for the event. It will be recorded and a link to the recording will automatically be sent at the conclusion of the webinar to everyone that registers.
We are excited to invite you to attend the 2014 Bookstore Manager Users Meeting webinar! This is an opportunity to hear about enhancements and new features that are being added to your system.
Traditionally, we have held our Users Meeting each year at the summer CBA/ICRS conference. In recent years many have found it difficult to attend the show or were caught in the quandary of choosing between multiple simultaneous events at the convention.
To give everyone an opportunity to attend, we are hosting this year’s meeting via the Internet in a “webinar” setting. Now you can sit back in your favorite chair and learn what’s new at Bookstore Manager.
As always, we will end the meeting with a customer Q&A time, so register, save the date and bring your questions.
The webinar event will be held on Thursday, June 5th at 1pm Central time.