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David

Update!!!

Hi everyone. As previously mentioned, we are working on some new products and tools for the site to make increase its benefit to you. As we move forward the site will be down for a few days as we install and make changes.  The new site should be up by the middle of next week. You can still access current site content via wordpress at www.kviconsulting.wordpress.com. Thanks for your patience as we grow.

David McIntyre

KVI Consulting

Upcoming content

Hi Everyone!

The summer is almost over and likewise so is our break here at KVI. We have new content in the work that we know is goig to help you greatly. Keep your eyes here as we will begin adding articles, videos and other content in the upcoming weeks!

David

The Church Bookstore Network Ga. Regional Gathering

Last week I was privileged to speak at the CBN Georgia Regional Gathering and it was really great event. If you missed it, you missed out. A lot of great people from church stores and libraries around the region. We are glad to have been involved! A special thanks to Dottie Poythress for the opportunity and all who attended (including vendors) and made the event a great start for regional gatherings.

David

3 Things Every Guerilla Manager Knows Their Volunteers Need

Twelve years ago, I found myself in a leadership role in my church. At the time, I was a volunteer, with the responsibility of overseeing a team of volunteers. I can tell you now that I had no idea what I was doing and to be honest there was no one coaching or guiding me in the process. Sure we had leadership meetings from time to time, but no real preparation for what this meant, what to do or how to make it happen. Just sink or swim. Eventually, I became a staff member and unfortunately things weren’t much different. Even more unfortunate is that I have had the opportunity and privilege to travel around the country and work with a variety of ministries and the scenario above is more of the norm than the exception.  Inevitably, I made a lot of mistakes and in the process, I am sure that I did more harm than good to some. I wish I could go back and do some things differently knowing what I know now (don’t we all?). Since I can’t go back, what I can do is effort to help you to not make the same mistakes.

Visit Our New Partners

While you are here please take a moment to visit our links page and learn about our two new partners Land of a Thousand Hills and Espresso Southeast.

Land of a Thousand Hills is a coffee company on a mission….literally. They are using coffee as an open door to minister to people in one of the worlds largest and finest coffee growing regions. You can be involved in missions without leaving your store or cafe. Visit their site to learn more about how you can drink coffee and do good.

Espresso Southeast is one of the regions finest espresso and coffee service and equipment providers who I have had the privilege of recommending to clients around the region for years . Visit their site to learn more.

How Do I Look? Display Merchandising For Your Store

In the last few issues of the Impact newsletter, we have focused on some core subjects that we know are necessary for your store to succeed and operate smoothly. First, we addressed planning and the kinds of things needed for your store plan. Second, we talked about inventory management and the need to do it right. Last month, we worked on shaping your stores identity and the importance of communicating who you are and what you are about through your product selection and your look and feel. Well, display merchandising is a natural extension of your efforts in these areas. Good merchandising must:

Project Pictures

Here are a few pictures of our latest project with the Church at Chapel Hill. We just completed the initial opening of the cafe and are now moving to the next phase – the Book Shoppe. More final images and info to come.

Identity Crisis: Do You Know Who You Are?

One of the things that sets a good store apart from a great store is its identity. Do you know who you are? What is your store all about and do your customers get a sense of that when they visit your store? In this big-box world of Wal-Mart, Target, Borders and Barnes & Nobles, I am challenging you to focus on who you are and what you do best so that you can serve your customers better, increase your sales and improve your overall operation.

Taking Inventory

Taking Inventory is a key function of your overall store operation. It allows you to take an up close and personal view of many aspects of your store including your product, dollars invested and potential trends. Unfortunately, many stores do not take inventory outside of receiving inventory and the occasional search for the product that you know should still be on the shelf…or elsewhere.