Christian Resources Together

Workshops & Seminars

Choose from 5 seminars or workshops to help equip, train and motivate you and your staff to run, manage and organise an effective Christian retail store.


Structuring your Business and Financial Management

Speaker: Tim Walker, Walker Books & Chris Jewell, New Horizons Consulting Agency

Subjects covered to include:

Establishing a viable business model
Raising financial support
Cash flow
Employing and recruiting staff
Volunteers

This series of talks will consist of 3 one hour seminars. The subjects covered will be of particular value to store owners, managers and possibly Trustees.


Developing Sales Beyond the Front Door

Speaker: Andy Twilley, Living Oasis / Nationwide Christian Trust

Subjects covered to include:

Churches and Church Book Agents
Schools
Events

Practical and creative ways to grow and develop your business beyond the front door of the store. 


Effective Sourcing and Buying of Product

Speaker: Christine Coleman, Illuminate, Shrewsbury

Subjects covered to include:

Buying directly from publishers
Who are the wholesalers and what can they provide?
To buy or not to buy directly from the USA
Purchasing greeting cards and gifts
Carrying a range of product from classical music to Reggae

Probably one of the most challenging aspects of running a Christian retail store is the sourcing and buying of product.  This seminar sets out to give practical advice on good sourcing and buying of product.


Please Step Inside – Good Customer Service

Speaker: Julie Buesnel, Christian Solutions Jersey

Subjects covered to include:

Creating a welcoming environment
Good customer service is essential
Display really matters

All retailers want their customers to return to their store again and again but what exactly can we do to create that customer loyalty?  This seminar looks at how to create a welcoming environment in your store and to encourage first time customers.


Managing Stock Effectively

Speaker: Chris Hartington, Eastbourne Christian Resource Centre

Subjects covered to include:

How to manage your stock objectively
Keeping the bestsellers on the shelf
Avoiding the trap of over-buying
Disposing of dead stock

One of the most essential disciplines for running a Christian retail store is ensuring that you have the latest bestsellers while avoiding dead and remainder stock. 


 Retreat Programme:-

Event Programme

Conference Centre Facilities

Guest Speakers & Artists

Meet the Suppliers

Christian Resources Together Awards

Full Delegate Package

 


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