Training & Education

The desire to run a Christian retail business often stems from a hope of providing your community with a different type of ministry. Yet to successfully operate any form of a retail business, you and your staff need to understand the essentials of retailing.

That is why CBA provides leading-edge professional development and education programs designed specifically for Christian retailers. Our training helps prepare and equip you for success as you face the demands of running both a store and a ministry.

We offer a variety of seminars, events, and tools for owners, managers, and frontline staff throughout the year and at the International Christian Retail Show. Here's a brief overview of everything CBA offers:

CBA Strategic Services

Remote Consulting

Onsite Consulting

Above the Treeline/CROSS:SCAN-Training and Implementation

Cash Flow Projection Analysis and Implementation

Customer Survey

Customer Traffic Counts and Conversion Rate Training

Custom Store Training

Cycle Counting

Financial Analysis

Focus Groups

Local Secret Shopper Program

Location, Location, and Re-location

Recruitment and Hiring

Store Opening

Open to Buy Training and Implementation

QuickBooks Training and Implementation

POS Training

CBA Products

2007 Sound Decisions: Survey of Christian Music Customers in Christian Retail

2006 Christian Retail Marketing Strategies Report

2005 Operating Statement Survey

Above the Treeline

Bible Translations and Versions Poster

Box of Knowledge

Church Stores: How To Do It Right

CROSS:SCAN

Customizable Personnel Forms CD-ROM

Frontline Bible E-Learning Software

Frontline Training VHS and DVD

Open to Buy Spreadsheets

PCR Certification Program

Plan to Succeed: Creating a Business Plan

Prospective Retailer Seminar Package

TRACK - CBA Traffic Counter Kit

CBA Traffic Counter Data Disc

Click on the links to the left and explore which training opportunities are best for you, or call CBA Member Services at 800-252-1950 with any questions.