Bookstore Manager Emails

If you missed our recent webinar on Consignment Sales & Multiple Inventory Locations, we’ve got you covered! You can now watch the full session on YouTube and catch up on everything we covered.

 Watch the webinar here: Consignment Sales & Multiple Inventory Locations

This session walks through the benefits of consignment sales, how to find new consignees, and best practices for tracking multiple inventory locations like stockrooms, storage areas, and warehouses.

 Another Great Feature in Version 9!
We’re really excited to show how AWESOME Version 9 is, and this is just one of the many powerful features designed to make managing your store easier. Stay tuned—more Version 9 features will be highlighted in upcoming webinars!

Additionally, if you haven’t seen our Remote & Offsite Sales webinar from October, it’s another great resource for bookstores looking to expand their sales beyond the store.

 Watch the Remote & Offsite Sales webinar here: Remote & Offsite Sales

If you have any questions after watching, feel free to reach out to us at support@bsmgr.com. We’re happy to help!

Thank you,
Jon and Steven Ammons
Bookstore Manager Software

If you have BSMGR set up to use the price point reference file (as described here), you need to download the current reference file.

• Version 8.11 (and earlier) –
  1. Download the Zipped 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 have already received the current file via the automatic cloud update routine.
  • If you don’t have the newest Dayspring file, you can manually trigger the cloud update routine.
    1. MAKE SURE ALL STATIONS ARE OUT OF Bookstore Manager.
    2. At Enter Program Name, enter “SCHEDULE”.
    3. Make sure “Update BOOK” is checked. (All should be checked, but the BOOK portion includes the current Dayspring files.)
    4. Click the “Check for Regular Updates Now” button and wait for the routine to finish.
    5. Click the “Start” button and wait for the routine to finish.
    6. Once the routine is completed, all stations can get back into Bookstore Manager.

Please let us know if you have any problems downloading or extracting the file.

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

If you are sending the Munce 2025 New Beginnings Catalog, 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-JAN-R.TXT = New Beginnings Catalog
  (13-Jan-2025 thru 1-Mar-2025)
• M-JAN-RF.TXT = New Beginnings Catalog (Flexible)
  (Flexible dates – you set them when running IVPROMO)

• M-DEC-R.TXT = Countdown to Christmas Catalog
  (2-Dec-2024 thru 4-Jan-2025)
• M-DEC-RF.TXT = Countdown to Christmas Catalog (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)

From all of us at BSM, we wish you, your families, and your staff a safe and blessed Thanksgiving. We are thankful for each and every one of you!

Holiday Support Hours

Thursday, November 28^th (Thanksgiving Day)Our office will be closed so we can spend time with our families.
Friday, November 29^th (“Black Friday”)Our office will be closed, but we will be monitoring our emergency support number 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 Monday, December 2^nd.
Saturday, November 30^th and Sunday, December 1^st Our weekend emergency support number will be monitored like normal 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 Monday, December 2^nd.

Happy Thanksgiving from Your BSM 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.

A quick reminder that our interactive webinar hosted by the Twins and focused on off-site sales is in less than 24 hours!

Even if you can’t join us live, please sign up so you automatically get a replay link. Be sure to email us your questions!

Here’s the original invitation with the sign-up link…

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:

• Date: 10/08/2024
• Time: 10:00 AM Central
• Sign-up link: https://forms.gle/8CuqAh6dRE1quDmz6

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!