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Philip Yancey asks What Good is God?
September 2010
The best selling author talks to Clem Jackson about writing, about his new book, the global church and golf.
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Distribution, discounts, and drinking water
September 2010
Kingsway’s John Paculabo speaks exclusively to Christian Marketplace following his recent letter to retailers...
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What is the legal status of a volunteer?
August 2010
In the first of a new series of articles looking at legal
issues for retailers, Rob Andrews takes a look at the
area of employing volunteers
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A novel idea
August 2010
Amy Boucher Pye dips into U-rated
fiction and comes away inspired
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Apples or Amazon – or bananas
August 2010
Amy Boucher Pye explores plugging into the world of e-readers...
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Lou Fellingham – Step Into The Light
August 2010
Just a few weeks before the birth of her third child, Clem Jackson caught up with a very busy Lou Fellingham to talk about her multi-tasking life and her new album release...
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Friends and Heroes goes Stateside
July 2010
Friends and Heroes has made a significant leap into North America with the establishment of a warehouse in Texas...
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Matt Redman goes into orbit
July 2010
It’s not every day you get to hear that your music has been played in space, but that’s the way Matt Redman’s weekend started on 22nd May...
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International Market Directory released
July 2010
Christian Trade Association International (ChristianTrade) has released its 2010-2011 International Market Directory (IMD), listing more than 1,000 suppliers from 62 countries...
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Corbett's enters administration
July 2010
Corbett's Bookshops has gone into administration...
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Religious book sales up in USA
July 2010
Sales of religious books in the USA had its largest increase in more than a year in March, up by 7% to $49.5 million...
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Marketsquare Asia 2010
July 2010
ChristianTrade will hold its 2010 Marketsquare Asia trade show Sept. 10-11 at the Fort Canning YMCA in Singapore after several years in Hong Kong...
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Apple claims up to 22% of e-book market for iBooks
July 2010
More than five million e-books have been downloaded via Apple's iBookstore in the first ten weeks since the iPad device launched in the US, claims Apple...
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Zondervan postpones release of Warren's next book
July 2010
Zondervan announced in June that the release of Rick Warren’s book, ‘The Hope You Need: From the Lord’s Prayer’, will be postponed indefinitely...
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Foyles on course for profit
July 2010
Foyles will move into profit this year and is increasing its range and sales "without resorting to multi-buy promotions", the ‘Financial Times’ reported last month...
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McGrath to write Lewis biography for Tyndale
July 2010
Alister McGrath, internationally known apologist, educator and best-selling author, is writing a definitive biography of C S Lewis...
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Pettit appointed COO of ChristianTrade
July 2010
It was announced in June that Kim Pettit, who joined ChristianTrade Association International last year, after a number of years with David C Cook, has been appointed at Chied Operating Officer for the association...
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Bookshop volunteer awarded MBE
July 2010
Catherine Skinner who, amongst other voluntary work, has been a voluntary worker in Blytheswood Care's Tain Christian Bookshop since the 1990s, was awarded an MBE...
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John Brown retires after 27 years
July 2010
John Brown retired in May after 27 years as Administrative Manger of the Greyfriars Christian Centre in Reading...
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Edward England 1930-2010
July 2010
Edward England, one of the most important figures in Christian publishing for the last 40 years, died a few days before his 80th birthday in May...
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Day of Prayer – 3rd September
July 2010
As announced at the Stronger Together retreat at High Leigh in May, the next (third) Day of Prayer for the Christian Trade will take place on 3rd September 2010...
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Social Media Boot Camp
July 2010
Social Media has exploded into everyday life with people sharing a tidal wave of photos, videos, words and audio...
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First Gospel translation for Jamaican Patois
July 2010
Bible Society made ‘The Independent’ at the end of May with the online release of the ‘Gospel of Luke’ in Jamaican Patois...
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Abingdon title tops Amazon Kindle list
July 2010
A Christian title has topped Amazon's free Kindle titles best-sellers list, reports ‘Christian Retailing’...
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ECPA issue arrest warrant on Brit
July 2010
The High Court in London issued a Bench Warrant in May for Andrew Amue’s arrest for failing to appear at the hearing to enforce a March 2008 Order requiring him to cease copyright infringement on hundreds of copyrighted Christian works...
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The Christian Marketplace - at your fingertips
June 2010
Clem Jackson sets out how you can make the most of
the new consumer magazine being launched in July and
other initiatives to help you in your business
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The next big thing - social networking - is already here
June 2010
Looking for a new way to connect with lots of customers?
Try social networking suggests Chris Jewell
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Web Review: Christian Resources Project
June 2010
Phil Groom reports on an ambitious site
making full use of social media opportunities,
but with room for improvement
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C H Spurgeon – The People’s Preacher
May 2010
Clem Jackson met with Peter Morden from Spurgeon’s
College recently to discover more about his new book
and why Spurgeon is so special...
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Going on a summer holiday…?
May 2010
What might you pack in your suitcase or backpack as you set
off for some time away from the day-to-day grind? Kate Corney
takes a personal look at what’s hot and what’s not for summer...
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The Very Best of... the very best
May 2010
Graham Kendrick’s Greatest Hits album is released
this month. Clem Jackson spoke with him about the
project to discover what’s new about the old...
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We are compelled to THINK DIFFERENTLY
May 2010
As e-Readers proliferate, Doug Ross posts a timely reminder that
the e-book is here to stay – so we’d better be ready to adapt...
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Return to Mars
April 2010
As a twenty-something contemplating the Christian life,
Jon Lambert explores what exists for young people,
from introductory courses and DVD’s, through Bibles, to
the most readable titles in apologetics and faith basics.
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Driving forward to be the best
April 2010
Clem Jackson meets Ken Munro, MD of John Ritchie
Ltd and head of the new STL Distribution company
to assess progress to date and plans for the future
of the leading Christian distribution company
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Spurgeon – the making of a film
April 2010
Clem Jackson takes a look behind the scenes of the production of a feature
film and catches up with some of the key people at the BAFTA Theatre...
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CRT & CRE update
April 2010
The events season is upon us and Clem Jackson takes a
look at developments for the trade gatherings next month
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Music: The Rend Collective Experiment
April 2010
When one considers the tidal wave of
contemporary worship albums which today
pour out on the Church, it is very rare for a new
name in the CD racks to attract widespread
excitement.
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Cathy Burton: A move to worship ministry
March 2010
Tony Cummings spoke to Cathy Burton about her new focus
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Sundries or profit drivers?
March 2010
Catherine Larner takes a look at some of the card and gift
Book products which might just help Christian retailers
keep their tills ringing as well as meeting customer needs
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The man from Down Under
March 2010
Clem Jackson met up with newcomer to the UK Christian
trade, Paul Bootes, to find out more about the man and his
plans for the UK businesses he recently acquired
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Hodder on top again
March 2010
The Shack is one common factor but there are also clear differences
emerging between on-line and in-store sales this time round...
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Taking control of the business
March 2010
Clem Jackson talks to John Paculabo about how the
company managed to set up the new Kingsway distribution
operation in a matter of weeks
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Living Oasis- a refreshing approach?
March 2010
Nationwide Christian Trust have come to the rescue of half
of the former Wesley Owen chain. Clem Jackson talks to
Ray George, the man behind the rescue to find out more.
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More than a song...
February 2010
Clem Jackson takes a look at some of what is
available to help the church engage in worship -
beyond singing songs...
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Beware of the ‘Silicon Jesus’
February 2010
Will the ‘Google settlement’ do to books what apple has done
to music and should we be concerned? Doug Ross speaks to
someone in the know...
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The Twilight Gospel
February 2010
Clem Jackson meets with Dave Roberts to talk about his
latest book, The Twilight Gospel and how it might help
Christians engage with the latest cultural phenomenon...
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Making the case for change
February 2010
This month sees our first on-line chart published, revealing some interesting trends...
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WEBSITE OF THE MONTH: Koorong
February 2010
Phil Groom visits the website of the newcomer to UK Christian retailing and finds something well worth visiting...
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To Kings Cross and beyond
January 2010
Clem Jackson takes a look at what is on offer for Lent study
this year and finds [just] a couple of Easter books too...
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Understanding the purpose of fear
January 2010
Pastor, preacher and author Max Lucado talks to Clem
Jackson why being fearful is not something God wants for
us and why he loves writing for children...
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Moving from teen pop to gritty rock
January 2010
Shell Perris was quizzed by Tony Cummings
about her new album and change of style...
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WEBSITE OF THE MONTH: Quench Shops
January 2010
Phil Groom takes a look at a new site and finds an
elegant simplicity but a need for greater interactivity...
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Just what are we selling?
January 2010
Chris Jewell asks us to think about our USP; what would
our customers miss if we weren’t there?
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Feasting on the riches of God
December 2009
Amy Boucher Pye examines resources to build
spiritual growth and lead to the devotion of God
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Finding a new angle on leadership
December 2009
Clem Jackson talks to Philip Greenslade about his new
book Ministering Angles and why he thinks we need to
take a look at where leadership in the church is going
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From the valley of death, Beauty Will Rise
December 2009
Tony Cummings reports on CCM star Steven Curtis
Chapman’s battle with tragedy...
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WEBSITE OF THE MONTH: Simply Books of Pocklington
December 2009
Phil Groom stumbles across a retailer who has
seized the internet as an opportunity to showcase
their own uniqueness...
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Complementary skills
December 2009
In today’s business climate we need all the help
we can get – and it might be nearer than you
think so don’t be afraid to ask, says Chris Jewell.
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Getting into the Word every day
November 2009
Catherine Larner revisits the wide range of daily Bible
reading notes available, designed to encourage us to
engage more regularly with God’s Word...
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Cherished is the way to feel
November 2009
Rachel Gardner, professional youth worker, TV
presenter and now author, talks to Clem Jackson
about her first book Cherished which aims to help
girls understand they are precious for who they are...
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From both sides (of the Atlantic) now
November 2009
Vicky Beeching talks to Sarah Wynter about her move
from the UK to America and her forthcoming album...
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To the Church, through the church – globally
November 2009
In the second-part of his interview Cris Doornbos tells
Clem Jackson more about the global ministry of David C Cook...
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Internet versus bricks-and-mortar
November 2009
Amy Boucher Pye considers some of her recent shopping expeditions
and the implications of this economy for the Christian book trade...
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Feeding the souls of little tykes
October 2009
Amy Boucher Pye examines many of the resources produced
for preschoolers, and road tests a handful on her friends...
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To the Church, through the church
October 2009
In this first part of a two-part feature Cris Doornbos,
President and CEO of David C Cook, talks to Clem Jackson
about his own journey in Christian publishing, his vision for
the company and the restructuring and re-branding process...
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Many parts, one body
October 2009
Amy Boucher Pye reports on the day of prayer for the UK
Christian trade, which took place on 4th September 2009
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Seizing the Day with Social Media
October 2009
Phil Groom reflects on the positive (global) immediacy of blogs and social networking
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Small can be beautiful
October 2009
Deborah Reynolds relates some of the delights and
difficulties of running a small bookshop in difficult times...
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Israel Houghton: Exploring the Power of One
October 2009
Israel Houghton talks about his first solo album since 1996
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Is that a Christmas Carol I hear?
September 2009
Clem Jackson settles down in the height of summer to
take a look at what the publishers have to offer for the fast-approaching
and vitally important Christmas trading period
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Revival in the Glen
September 2009
Tony Cummings interviewed new author Tom Lennie about
his detailed chronicle of revival in Scotland, Glory In The Glen
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Stuart Townend: Stuart writes, creation sings
September 2009
Tony Cummings quizzed Brighton’s best selling
hymns and worship man Stuart Townend
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Life after Death
September 2009
Amy Boucher Pye considers one of the realities of life,
namely death, and explores resources for those grieving
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WEBSITE OF THE MONTH: Faith Mission books
September 2009
Phil Groom suggests that this regional chain is “one to
watch” as it shakes off geographical constraints via a
site which promises much as it develops further
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What shall we do with them this week?
August 2009
Children’s worker and mum, Susie Blundell, takes a look through
a range of newer resources for this key group of church workers
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Having a messy, good time in church
August 2009
Clem Jackson talks to Lucy Moore, the driving force behind Messy
Church about the concept and her second book, Messy Church 2
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Keith Danby: a global chief - part 2
August 2009
In the second part of Clem Jackson’s interview we look at the
global aspects of Keith Danby’s role and why he believes we all have
to be both missional and professional in our approach to resourcing
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Evangelism and Mission
July 2009
Evangelism may be a gift, but it's also a skill. Rin Simpson looks at the
resources designed to inspire, support and equip us to share the gospel
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Keith Danby: a global chief
July 2009
In the first part of a two-part interview, Clem Jackson talks
to Keith Danby about life after the merger of IBS and STL,
the impact on his family and his career in Christian resourcing
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Y: is that the big question?
July 2009
Clem Jackson talks to Peter Meadows about
why the Y Course might just be the thing to
meet a need for those seeking answers
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Website of the Month: Toybox
July 2009
Phil Groom explores the website
of a charity giving hope to children in Latin America
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Digital Version: Archive
June 2009
Digital Version: Archive
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Digital Version: Read the latest issue for free online today!
June 2009
Read the latest issue of Christian Marketplace for FREE online today!
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A Year Gone By…
June 2009
Mark Clifford looks back on a difficult year for the trade and
pays tribute to a BA stalwart and good friend of the BA CBG...
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Intersections and roundabouts?
June 2009
Doug Ross suggests that we might need to adjust our way of thinking
and operating to safely navigate our way along the road ahead...
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A window of opportunity
June 2009
The recession that’s hit the high street might be good
news for the gospel, as Chris Jewell explains...
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Don’t worry – be happy
June 2009
Clem Jackson talks with the well-known evangelist and
speaker, J John, about his new book The Happiness Secret.
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Taking the lead
June 2009
As business and political leaders come under fire
Clem Jackson finds there is a lot to be said for looking
to the Bible for role models and leadership principles...
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Our (Retail) man in Carlisle
June 2009
Clem Jackson meets Steve Mitchell,
IBS-STL’s newly appointed Head of UK retail...
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Searching for the real
June 2009
Amy Boucher Pye is thwarted in her hoped-for bookshop
interview in Florida, but ruminates on the so-called magic of Disney...
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And they’re off...
June 2009
Clem Jackson looks back at the first ever combined CBC-CRE
event at Sandown Park racecourse and takes some soundings...
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CBC Awards
June 2009
All the product awards indicated the quality of the
products we have available to sell and the amazing
creativity of our artists, authors and designers...
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More than a Bible study!
May 2009
Catherine Larner takes a look at the wide range of materials
available for small/home/cell groups to ponder over
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CBC-CRE: Can we make it work?
May 2009
Clem Jackson looks ahead to the new event and considers
why we should all consider going to Sandown later this month
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Coming out of the creationist ghetto
May 2009
Clem Jackson talks to Charles Foster about his latest book The Selfless
Gene and building bridges across secular/Christian evolutionary divide
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We’re all in this together
May 2009
James Catford shares why a thriving CBC
is important to Bible Society in fulfilling its
mission alongside a well-resourced church.
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Sources of help
May 2009
We can’t be experts in all aspects of our business but we all have
access to others who can help us, as Chris Jewell reminds us
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I want to tell you a story
April 2009
Preaching is a skill which needs developing, so what’s
available to help? Clem Jackson looks at some newer
resources and asks a few experts for advice
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The Vicar of Baghdad
April 2009
Clem Jackson meets up with Andrew White, a big man in
every way, to find out more about ministering on the front-line
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CBC 2009 plans moving on apace
April 2009
Free entrance to exhibition, an extended seminar programme
and an ‘Evening with Diane Louise Jordan’ - that’s CBC 2009
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Lessons from history
April 2009
Amy Boucher Pye visits the rugged Haworth, home to the imaginative
Brontë sisters, and ponders some lessons for today’s austere climate
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There's more to selling than...
April 2009
Chris Jewell shares why we need to make
sure we have all the tools in the toolbox
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Larry Haege - An Innovative Leader
April 2009
Doug Ross talks to Larry Haege, a successful entrepreneur
serving an industry he loves
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Here comes summer
March 2009
Rin Simpson takes a look at some of the offerings available
for whiling the hours away (hopefully) in the summer sunshine
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Hitting the ground kneeling
March 2009
Clem Jackson meets the Bishop of Reading,
Stephen Cottrell, to talk about an ‘upside-down’
approach to leadership and about his writing career
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Freeset: setting women free
March 2009
High-quality products and fair trade values,
in the business of setting people free; Clem
Jackson discovers the Freeset story.
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Give a book, give a future
March 2009
CLC target to send 10,000 children’s books to Sierra Leone in six months with publishers’ help
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Launching a new writer
March 2009
Amy Boucher Pye has a conversation with Erin Healy, the co-author of Kiss with the best-selling Ted Dekker
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Are men being served?
February 2009
Clem Jackson takes a look at some of the
recent offerings to see if there is anything to
tempt the ‘Man in the Street’ into the bookshop.
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A bloke's writer
February 2009
Clem Jackson talks to Dave Hopwood about trying to write
in a way that connects with the ordinary bloke in the street
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Fair [trade] for all
February 2009
Despite supermarkets’ muscle there is good business
to be had in fair trade products for small businesses,
suggests Phil Groom
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Home thoughts from abroad
February 2009
Amy Boucher Pye returns from a trip to Washington, DC
and considers the new president of the United States.
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A tale of two dreams
February 2009
Having a dream is fine; dealing with reality however might be not
be everyone’s cup of tea, as Doug Ross discovers.
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Presenting Your Case
February 2009
Chris Jewell tells why doing it well can do
wonders for your confidence – and your business
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So is the President really a Christian?
January 2009
That’s the question many Christians around the world are asking. One man who has a good idea is Stephen Mansfield, author of The Faith of Barack Obama...
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Preparing for Easter
January 2009
Christmas is over and now we head straight on into lent and Easter. Clem Jackson looks at some offerings to help us all to be ready...
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“Where Faith is Inspired”
January 2009
Amy Boucher Pye meets with some of the team at the new Hodder Faith and is wowed by their vision and enthusiasm...
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Fast Food Junkies
January 2009
Each month Joe Story reflects on an aspect of the Christian Book Trade...
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ESV Study Bible
January 2009
In the second of a two-part feature doug ross reviews another new study Bible - this one from Crossway...
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More on networking
January 2009
Chris Jewell concludes his two-parter on a key business
development tool for tough times...
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Annual Trade Event – White Elephant or Red Letter Day?
January 2009
Mark Clifford ponders on the opportunities presented by the move to put CBC within CRE...
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The man in The Shack
December 2008
An unknown a year ago, Paul Young is now a bestselling author worldwide. Here he talks to Clem Jackson about The Shack and its surprising impact...
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Christian Fiction: Is it all just about The Shack?
December 2008
Catherine Larner explores the genre to see if there is more to it than just Paul Young’s recent phenomenon, but only finds one or two...
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Two into one won’t go – or will it?
December 2008
Clem Jackson met up with Colin Saunders from CRE to try and find out more about the plans for CBC at CRE in 2009...
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Creative ventures for challenging times
December 2008
Amy Boucher Pye is encouraged by the new programmes and plans of her local Christian bookshop...
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New Bookshop – Pipe dream or reality?
December 2008
Mark Clifford relates his own recent experience in setting up from scratch...
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Bibles, Bibles, everywhere – but are we reading them?
December 2008
Do we need so many variations of the world’s best-selling book? Doug Ross considers this as he receives yet another new Study Bible...
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The importance of networking
December 2008
In the first of a two-part article, Chris Jewell outlines some of
the benefits of developing mutually beneficial relationships...
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The Art of Compassion
November 2008
Martin Smith talks to Clem Jackson about the Compassionart journey from concept to the release of the album and the book...
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In the Parent(ing) Trap
November 2008
In these days of dispersed families what is there to help parents through the various challenges they face? Clem Jackson explores some offerings...
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French holidays can be (financially) good for you!
November 2008
Steve May-Miller talks to Clem Jackson about the Spring Harvest Holidays experience and an exciting partnership opportunity for retailers...
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Be My Friend
November 2008
Amy Boucher Pye ponders the social revolution taking place on a computer screen near you via Facebook...
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Happy Chance
November 2008
Each month Joe Story reflects on an aspect of the Christian Book Trade...
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An American abroad
November 2008
Doug Ross talks to Dan Wright about the importance and distinctiveness of the international market...
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Booksellers, are you prepared for Lent?
November 2008
Melanie Tucker provides a timely reminder that Lent is just around the corner – even in November...
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The extra mile…
November 2008
Taking on the big boys may not be as hard as it seems,
argues Chris Jewell...
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Lessons in worship
October 2008
The Bible tells us to worship the Lord, but Rin Simpson discovers there are no easy answers when it comes to what worship actually is and how it should be done...
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How do we Mend the Gap?
October 2008
Clem Jackson talks to Jason Gardner about his book and how churches can re-connect the generations across the divide...
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The Story of a Life
October 2008
Amy Boucher Pye recounts some of her life-changing encounters with Leanne Payne as she became Leanne’s editor, including for her memoirs...
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Living as people of hope
October 2008
One year on from the brutal murder of its bookshop manager, the Palestinian Bible Society is hopeful for the future in the Gaza Strip. Claire Smith finds out more...
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Catalogues
October 2008
Junk mail or treasures? Doug Ross checks out the future for
catalogues with the publishers...
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When the going gets tough...
October 2008
To stand still is to go backwards, argues Chris Jewell...
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Christmas is coming
September 2008
Clem Jackson gets stuck into Christmas in the height of summer...
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Chosen to party
September 2008
Clem Jackson meets Michele Guinness to talk about her recent books and her passion to get the church celebrating...
» more
The times are a changing
September 2008
As Joel Edwards steps down from his leadership of the Evangelical Alliance, Clem Jackson talks to him about his Agenda for Change...
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More profitable than silver
September 2008
Amy Boucher Pye looks to ancient wisdom for encouragement during our challenging economic times...
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Individuality and conformity
September 2008
Chris Jewell takes a look at where our individual approach and skills can help us in business...
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Who can determine the soul of a book?
September 2008
Doug Ross ponders on the difficult question of ‘what and what not to publish’...
» more
Re-use: re-cycle
September 2008
I once conceived an idea for a range of Christmas cards that would have half a dozen ruled sections in which to put the ‘to’ and ‘from’...
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Publishing in a wacky world
August 2008
Doug Ross takes a look at some of the ‘interesting’ developments impacting our industry...
» more
Back to Basics
August 2008
Richard McChesney gives some sound advice for challenging times...
» more
Quality, quality, quality
August 2008
Pursuing quality and celebrating (with) our customers is good for business, says chris Jewell...
» more
Ten Commandments for the Marketplace
August 2008
Amy Boucher Pye happens upon ten ethical business practices that are rooted in wisdom from old...
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The Youth of today
August 2008
Clem Jackson engages the help of two experts to look at some products aimed at youthworkers and their charges...
» more
Battling to be The Daily Male
August 2008
Clem Jackson talks to Nick Battle about his books, his life as a Christian in the music industry and approaching middle-age...
» more
Which Bible?
August 2008
Each month Joe Story reflects on an aspect of the Christian Book Trade...
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How Green is my ……?
July 2008
Catherine Larner looks at some of the books available to ‘help’ us in our quest for a greener christian lifestyle...
» more
An Agent of Change
July 2008
Clem Jackson met up with Steve Chalke to talk about his recent book Change Agents, Stop the Traffik and Spring Harvest 2009...
» more
An Authentic voice
July 2008
Clem Jackson meets up with Gareth Russell, the head of Authentic Media...
» more
Sending aid through the printed word
July 2008
Amy Boucher Pye makes a visit to Book Aid and observes the
journey of many Christian books and Bibles to their next destination...
» more
Dare to Excel in Romania
July 2008
The recent training event for Romanian Christian Publishers, held in Oradea, Romania from 8th-10th May was a great success, according to Rick Iles from LINKS who organised the event...
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What price loyalty?
July 2008
Phil Groom looks at the value, intrinsic and tangible,
of having a loyalty scheme in your shop...
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The Dynamic Duo
July 2008
Gary, Publisher; Carol, VP Editorial. Gary & Carol Johnson – The Dynamic Duo who has have left an indelible impression in Christian publishing in the United States and around the world...
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The Olympics, Christians and sport
June 2008
Clem Jackson finds himself wondering whether Christian publishers are aware of the world’s biggest sporting event taking place this year...
» more
River of song
June 2008
Thousands of male voices, surging forward like an ocean tide – and captured on a new album from Robin Mark. Clive Price offers a taste of The Mandate...
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Hope – A Certain Rumour
June 2008
Clem Jackson met with Russell Rook to talk about his new book and to find out more about his work...
» more
Chairman’s Perspective...
June 2008
Mark Clifford presents his Chairman’s report given to the BA-CBG at its recent AGM
» more
Mr. Customer Service
June 2008
Doug Ross met up with Bill Simmons, President of Berean Christian Stores, to get his take on retailing and its challenges today...
» more
Buying better and boxing clever...
June 2008
Chris Jewell considers additional, creative ways to make a margin...
» more
Going Green...
May 2008
It’s not that difficult and there are benefits to being
environmentally friendly, says Jo Pountney...
» more
Get a Life
May 2008
Clem Jackson talks to Paul Valler about his first book
dealing with the hot topic of work-life balance...
» more
The man from Bible Society Part II
May 2008
Clem Jackson continues his discussions with James Catford,
finding out more about the man and his work...
» more
Do words have authority?
May 2008
Amy Boucher Pye explores the changing and unchanging
nature of language in an age that disregards truth...
» more
Book Awards, Peter Mayer and Napster!
May 2008
Doug Ross takes a look at some of the recent
issues emerging for our trade in the USA...
» more
‘I need to be read …’
May 2008
Chris Jewell reminds us of ways and means of getting
books into the marketplace...
» more
Copyright
May 2008
Each month Joe Story reflects on an aspect of the Christian Book Trade...
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Real books for real women
May 2008
Amy Boucher Pye reveals her top picks of books that
address issues close to the hearts of women...
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Bestseller wins Book of the Year
April 2008
Quality product and people honoured at the CBC Awards 2008
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Frida – A story of forgiveness
April 2008
Clem Jackson talks to Frida Gashumba about her
powerful story of forgiveness after genocide
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There is HOPE - if you look hard enough
April 2008
Catherine Larner finds a surprising lack of engagement with the Hope 08 initiative
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What did you do at CBC?
April 2008
Guy Marshall reports on an encouraging event for retailers
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CBC 2009 plans well underway
April 2008
The incoming chairman of the CBC Board, Ian Matthews confirmed that plans for CBC 2009 are well underway...
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Obituary: Larry Norman - 1947-2008
April 2008
The pioneer of Christian rock music, Larry Norman, died on Sunday 24th February 2008, at his home in Salem, Oregon
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The man from Bible Society
April 2008
Clem Jackson met with James Catford to find out
more about the man and his work
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Seafront, Sandals and Helen Shapiro
April 2008
Each month Joe Story reflects on an aspect of the Christian Book Trade.
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Summer Holiday reading
March 2008
Entertaining, intriguing and small enough to fit in the suitcase. Clem Jackson looks at some suitable candidates.
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What happened to the Ark of the convenant?
March 2008
Nick Page talked to Clem Jackson about his latest book,
his fascination with the Bible, and his love of bookshops
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The benefits of teamworking
March 2008
Chris Jewell reminds us that effective teamwork is as
important in retailing as it is in sport
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Seeing your shop through your customers' eyes
March 2008
Richard McChesney wonders whether we know what
our customers’ retail experience of us is
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Anyone out there who reads?
March 2008
Amy Boucher Pye continues the conversation about books
and reading and issues a clarion call for excellence
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Enriching Marriages One DVD at a Time
February 2008
Amy Boucher Pye looks at some of the resources available
for those in or approaching a married relationship
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From Disgrace to Amazing Grace
February 2008
Clem Jackson spoke to Jonathan Aitken about his acclaimed
biography of John Newton and life beyond politics
» more
Never Say Die
February 2008
Amy Boucher Pye wonders why Christians are loathe
to use the D word
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Moving On...
February 2008
Steve Mitchell suggests three things to do well in the
challenging year ahead
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Technology that will change what we do forever!
February 2008
Doug Ross reflects on three new ‘technologies’ the
trade cannot ignore
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Making heroes
February 2008
Catching staff ‘doing it right’ is a lot more rewarding,
says Chris Jewell
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Bestsellers 2007
February 2008
McGrath most successful author of 2007
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Totally Forgiving Ourselves – it’s what God wants for us
January 2008
RT Kendall talks to Clem Jackson about the impact of his
new book and why we need to learn to forgive ourselves
» more
A Journey through Lent to Easter
January 2008
Clem Jackson looks at some of what is available to help us
through the grey times of Lent to the sunlight of Easter Day
» more
The End of the Printed Page?
January 2008
Amy Boucher Pye looks at the latest electronic reading
device which techno-enthusiasts herald as ushering in the
death of the book
» more
How do we sell to the Anglican customer?
January 2008
Rachel Franklin outlines how to open up a potentially closed door for many booksellers
» more
New Year … new you
January 2008
Chris Jewell encourages us to enter the New Year
prepared for change
» more
Christian Fiction - is it an oxymoron?
December 2007
Rin Simpson asks why there is so little quality product available in this genre in the UK
» more
Blogging your way into the spotlight
December 2007
Clem Jackson spoke to Lorna Roe from the Christian Bookshop in Ossett about the business of blogging
» more
New Beginnings
December 2007
Amy Boucher Pye is presented with new opportunities and challenges and the hard task of saying no
» more
Searching for Eternity - in France: Author Interview
December 2007
Clem Jackson met up with Elizabeth Musser, an American missionary and author who lives and works in France, to talk about her latest novel
» more
Have we got a HOPE, - or haven't we?
December 2007
Joe Story assesses HOPE 08 and makes some suggestions how we might be involved
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Religion - is it for real?
December 2007
Doug Ross points out that our mission is to introduce people to Jesus
» more
Devoted to a ‘quiet time’?
November 2007
Clem Jackson looks at some of the new products available to help people spend time with God and his Word
» more
I want to tell you a story
November 2007
Bob Hartman talked to Clem Jackson about the power of storytelling and why the Bible is such a great source of stories
» more
Have you got a licence for that?
November 2007
Clem Jackson met with Andy Bodkin to find out more about copyright licensing
» more
Getting them in – attracting customers into the shop
November 2007
The second part of Liz Patten’s article in which she looks at ways of drawing customers in - and getting them to return
» more
Kent Wilson – veteran and visionary
November 2007
Doug Ross met up with the man from NavPress with Christian
publishing in his soul
» more
An enterprising culture
November 2007
Chris Jewell explains how spotting opportunities for
enterprise can reap rewards
» more
Championing the local church
November 2007
Amy Boucher Pye shares an evening with Hillsong and some
VIPs of many shapes, sizes and colours (some five thousand of them)
» more
A View from the Frontline
November 2007
Each month Joe Story reflects on an aspect of the Christian Book Trade
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Secret Believers - and how we can help them
October 2007
Brother Andrew talks to Clem Jackson about his new book and being friends with the Taliban
» more
All I want for Christmas is...
October 2007
Clem Jackson gives his personal ‘picks’ for the Christmas season
» more
Change happens
October 2007
Post-maternity leave, Amy Boucher Pye muses about the impact of Christian products.
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View from the frontline
October 2007
Each month Joe Story reflects on an aspect of the Christian Book Trade.
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Getting them in: part one
October 2007
The first of a two-part article in which Liz Patten looks at ways of drawing customers in - and getting them to return.
» more
Agent of change?
October 2007
Doug Ross spoke to Mark Sweeney about why he believes publishers need agents
» more
The art of creating desire
October 2007
Chris Jewell tells why we need to remember we are in the people business
» more
The Power of Prayer
September 2007
Clem Jackson speaks to Stormie Omartian about her new book and the importance of prayer in relationships
» more
Teenagers – can we really serve them?
September 2007
Clem Jackson takes a look at just some of the newer
books available for the iPod generation
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Would you like a coffee with that?
September 2007
Cafés are popping up everywhere in Britain today. They could provide a means of increasing traffic to your store, as Amy Boucher Pye finds out.
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Growing your local market
September 2007
Chris Jewell suggests efforts to grow the local market could be rewarding
» more
Getting to know them
September 2007
Guy Marshall shares ideas on improving customer service and, thereby, sales
» more
Questions and comments
September 2007
Doug Ross reflects on some of the current issues giving cause for thought
» more
To buy… or not to buy
September 2007
Alice Stevens tells why buying from a bookshop can be very hard work indeed
» more
Neither one thing nor another
August 2007
No longer children, not quite adolescents, Rin Simpson
looks at how to target tweenagers
» more
Lucas on life, journeys and prodigals
August 2007
Jeff Lucas talks with Clem Jackson about his writing,
DVDs, publishers and future plans
» more
Let's try to get it right
August 2007
Castro, religion and Christ: Doug Ross ponders on how our un-influential we can often be
» more
Getting them back: keeping customers
August 2007
Mark Clifford offers some ideas to keep the customer satisfied
» more
Getting costs under control
August 2007
Chris Jewell continues his look at the practical issues to
examine when profitability levels are getting worrying
» more
A View from the Frontline
August 2007
Each month Joe Story reflects on an aspect of the Christian Book Trade. This month: Literature Evangelism
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Learning from the lives of others
July 2007
Catherine Larner discovers there is more than Wilberforce to read
about in the excellent range of Christian biographies available
» more
It's tough being a teenager - and tough on parents too
July 2007
Rob Parsons talks to Clem Jackson about his new book,
Teenagers and his new DVD on Parenting
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David Mehlis - An international publisher with passion
July 2007
Doug Ross met the former President of Cook Communications
and talked about his passion and the future
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Portrait of a Publisher
July 2007
Amy Boucher Pye meets Tami Heim, a high-powered
businesswoman whose deepest desire is to draw people closer to the heart of God.
» more
Customers = sales = profits
July 2007
Our bookshop and coffee shop in Greenock has
been in its present location and new surroundings
for nearly 15 years, yet we continually get local
people visiting us for the first time, unaware of
our existence before then.
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A View from the Frontline
July 2007
A view from the frintline: The Great Divide
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Equipping the Evangelists
June 2007
The great commission is a command most Christians
know by heart but how do we apply it in our own lives?
Rin Simpson looks at the books that have the answers
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Being a UK based writer with US publishers
June 2007
Abidemi Sanusi meets Penny Culliford,
current queen of Christian chick lit.
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I don't bake cakes
June 2007
So what’s a VW? Amy Boucher Pye takes a break from
publishing issues to explore this label and its implications
» more
A View from the Frontline
June 2007
Each month Joe Story reflects on an aspect of the Christian book trade. This month: Greetings cards.
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BA-CBG AGM Chairman's Report
June 2007
The BA-CBG AGM took place on april 25th at the home of Hodder Headline in london. Mark Clifford reports.
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Bring out the old - bring in the new
June 2007
Doug Ross looks at some of the latest issues and their
impact on our trade.
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Help! (marketing)
June 2007
Chris Jewell looks at some of the practical issues to
examine when profitability levels are getting worrying.
» more
‘Draw’ books for reluctant customers
May 2007
Clem Jackson takes a look at books which might attract
male ‘window shoppers’ into the store
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I once was dead but…
May 2007
Matthew Botsford talks to Clem Jackson about his series of
children’s books and descent into hell and back
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Serving and resourcing the Church
May 2007
Bible Society has just announced its acquisition of
Christian resources Exhibition. Amy Boucher Pye learns
about CRE’s history and finds out what’s in store
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Desperately Seeking Distribution
May 2007
Philip Ralli reports on the Christian book scene ‘down under’
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Internet Basics: A Guide for the Perplexed
May 2007
In the first of an occasional series Phil Groom offers some help to make the ‘www’ less of a mystery for internet novices.
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Balancing Business & Ministry
May 2007
Books change lives - we need to be mindful of that in our
businesses, suggests Doug Ross
» more
Great (and not so great) customer service
May 2007
Chris Jewell gives some recent examples of how -
and how not - to go about it
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Next Stop
May 2007
Guy Marshall reminds us that it’s already time to start thinking about next year’s awards
» more
A View from the Frontline
May 2007
Each month Joe Story reflects on an aspect of the Christian book trade.
This month: The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
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One [or two] for the suitcase maybe
April 2007
Catherine Larner takes a look at books
for relaxing with on the beach.
» more
Bacon Sandwiches and Salvation
April 2007
Clem Jackson talks to Adrian Plass about his new book
and the importance of humour.
» more
What is our USP?
April 2007
Chris Jewell looks at factors which can make us
unique in the marketplace.
» more
CBC 2007 - a trade occasion
April 2007
Mark Clifford gets a morale boost and finds a
renewed determination in Telford.
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CBC 2007 - awards listing
April 2007
A full listing of the 2007 Christian Booksellers Convention awards.
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The times they are a changin' - both sides of the pond
April 2007
Doug Ross reflects on recent discussion with Bill Anderson
of CBA and his visit to CBC.
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Our annual UK book gathering - or not?
April 2007
Amy Boucher Pye wonders if LBF might be taking
over as the preferred UK trade show.
» more
A View from the Frontline
April 2007
Each month Joe Story reflects on an aspect of the Christian Book Trade.
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Now is the time for change, says Bugden
April 2007
Jonathan Bugden, the Chairman of CBC Board, outlined to Christian Marketplace his vision for the future of CBC and the industry as a whole.
» more
The Man from Mars (Hill)
March 2007
Clem Jackson spoke to Rob Bell about his new book published this month.
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Life after Selwyn
March 2007
Clem Jackson met with Mick Brooks to talk about the future for CWR.
» more
A new partnership makes waves
March 2007
The merger of STL and IBS has unleashed a lot of speculation. Amy Boucher Pye probes the industry for comment.
» more
Growing the Core
March 2007
Doug Ross reports that CBA’s new strategy was not universally well received.
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Free advertising for your business
March 2007
Chris Jewell continues his look at the opportunities of advertising for free.
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Chatting up Sales
March 2007
John Telford explains how making small talk can increase the ‘bag count’.
» more
Farewell to Norman - next year!
March 2007
News: Next year’s CBC will be the last event which Norman Nibloe will organise.
» more
A View From the Frontline
March 2007
Each month Joe Story reflects on an aspect of the Christian Book Trade.
This month: How do you solve a problem like … getting published?
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But what if you can't read it?
March 2007
Gordon Temple tells why DAISY might give you
the answer for visually impaired customers.
» more
Core Books for Core Customers
February 2007
Amy Boucher Pye highlights two core and one new
category of books that will appeal to women.
» more
When a book changes a life
February 2007
Amy Boucher Pye looks at those rare moments
when we hear how our Christian products
make a positive impact on someone’s life
» more
Eight million books and counting
February 2007
Doug Ross met Polish publishing giant, Piotr Waclawik, President Vocatio Publishing House, Warsaw (& Phoenix).
» more
What price cards and gifts?
February 2007
Deborah Reynolds suggests there is
money to be made if the price is right!
» more
The advertising question...
February 2007
Chris Jewell looks at some of the elements
needed to make good advertising.
» more
Musings of a Manager
February 2007
Each month Joe Story reflects on life in a Christian Bookshop. This month: The Advantage of Reps
» more
A difficult market or difficult to change?
January 2007
Tony Bronniman wonders whether we are
letting our ‘issues’ get in the way of change.
» more
Forging ahead
January 2007
Chris Jewell suggests it might be valuable to look at
your Leadership potential at the start of the year
» more
List mania
January 2007
What trends can we unearth from scouring
the CBC shortlists, asks Amy Boucher Pye.
» more
Balancing Business and Ministry
January 2007
Accountable leadership requires a servant heart to get
the balance right, suggests Doug Ross.
» more
Making the most of the best
January 2007
Guy Marshall shares the process for selecting
the award nominations for CBC 2007
» more
Musings of a Manager
January 2007
Each month Joe Story reflects on life in a Christian Bookshop. This month: Words of Knowledge
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"You have to read this..."
December 2006
Commentaries are essential tools for church leaders;
here Philip R Whittall examines the latest equipment.
» more
Sin, Salvation and Shadowmancer
December 2006
Catherine Larner talks to G P Taylor about life, faith
and a new biography of his life.
» more
CBC 2007 - Countdown to February 26TH
December 2006
Norman Nibloe outlines why the Trade Forum is
important and urges you all to book now.
» more
Prune to grow
December 2006
Ed St Pier suggests how cutting back might
produce new fruit in our shops
» more
Emailing for profit
December 2006
Chris Jewell continues his look at
how email can help your business.
» more
Cruising Back through 2006, looking forward to 2007
December 2006
After a turbulent year what will next year bring,
wonders Amy Boucher Pye.
» more
Something is Cookin' at Cook
December 2006
Doug Ross talks to Cris Doornbos, President/CEO,
Cook Communications.
» more
Musings of A Manager
December 2006
Each month Joe Story reflects on life in a Christian Bookshop.
This month: A Gypsy Christian
» more
16 hours sleep
November 2006
Rachel Waddilove talked to Candy O’Donovan about her mission to help mothers enjoy their newborn babies through loving routines and the importance of the spiritual aspect.
» more
Keep it in the family
November 2006
Parenting is tough, so Catherine Larner takes a look at what is available to help
» more
The only constant is change
November 2006
Amy Boucher Pye looks for the positive in turbulent times
» more
Musings of a Manager
November 2006
Each month Joe Story reflects on life in a Christian Bookshop.
This month: Shoplifters
» more
How the Da Vinci Code 'cracked' it for Voicu in Romania
November 2006
Doug Ross meets up with the founder of Romanian publishing house Aqua Forte
» more
Time for Lent?
November 2006
Christmas might be coming but Lent needs preparing for now, says Mark Clifford.
» more
The email phenomenon
November 2006
Chris Jewell looks at a cheap, fast and efficient way of connecting with customers
» more
Hear ye the word of the Lord!
October 2006
Preaching remains a mainstay for most church services; Phil Whittall examines the latest in preaching resources*
» more
13 from 10 doesn't work
October 2006
Phil Groom suggests that ISBN13 for Dummies might just help us all in the impending changes
» more
The Biggest Bestseller Ever
October 2006
Amy Boucher Pye wonders whether familiarity is breeding contempt in relation to the Good Book.
» more
Musings of a Manager
October 2006
Each month Joe Story reflects on life in a Christian Bookshop.
This month: Church Bookstalls
» more
What are we thinking?
October 2006
Doug Ross reflects on what the impact of our 'Jesus Junk' might be on the world.
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