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Registration Is Open for the 2022 MBS Virtual Fall Forums

Posted by Liz Schulte on 10/3/22 9:00 AM
Topics: college bookstore industry trends, college store management, College store solutions

Join MBS Store Technology Solutions for its biannual Virtual Forum (October 31 -- November 4). The week of events will include hands-on learning, new feature announcements, informative how-to sessions and best practices. Registration for each session is now open.Registration Is Open for the 2022 MBS Virtual Fall Forums

This series of webinars, videos and resources will focus on exciting MBS Store Technology features. See the daily topics, session start times and webinar registrations below. You can also register through the MBS Store Technology Solutions Resource Center Calendar.

Monday, October 31, 2022

  • MBS Features and Year in Review: This session will review recent and upcoming MBS Store Technology Features.
  • New Feature: Arc Website Product Management: This feature further simplifies buyer processes as products are created or modified, streamlining your eCommerce attribute settings for immediate website updates.

* Unable to make this session? You will have another chance to attend Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

  • Leveraging Arc Report Builder for Powerful Analytics: Learn how the report builder can help you pinpoint key statistics through filters, drilldowns, graphs/charts, extracts and more.
  • Breakout Session: Hands-On With Arc Report Builder: Practice live as our experts guide you through creation of impactful reports and analytics.

Note: Registration for this session will end on Wednesday, October 19. Resources will be provided prior to the session for providing examples.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

  • Make-up Session: Arc Website Product Management: This feature further simplifies buyer processes as products are created or modified, streamlining your eCommerce attribute settings for immediate website updates.
  • Month End Part 1: Best Practices for Week and Month End Processes: Develop strategies for planning monthly audits and discuss key reports for analyzing and identifying monthly outliers.
  • Month End Part 2: Preparation Steps for Closing Accounting Periods: Review key steps in Sales Audit, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and more for effectively closing each period.

Thursday, November 3, 2022

  • Boost Sales With Arc Promotions: Detail the impact of focused promotions and how they can increase sales, in-store foot traffic, and website visits.
  • Lifecycle of an Item From Arc to the Sales Floor: Learn tips and time-saving techniques for creating an item, reviewing buying needs, creating orders, and receiving accurately. Track how inventory can be moved between stores as well as considerations for items sold online and in-store.

Friday, November 4, 2022

  • Upgrading Your Store for the Future: Join our Store Technology Solutions Sales Consultants as they explore new hardware and MBS features available to implement for your store.
  • Maximize Shopper Experience With MBS POS Features: Review how customer information and returns can be further streamlined. Discover how registers can be customized, receipt options optimized, how returning shoppers can be rewarded, and more.

Register now to attend the daily webinars. Contact the MBS Store Technology Solutions Customer Education department at training@mbsbooks.com if you have any questions.

 

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