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MSA FORWARD 2025
May 5-9, 2025
Educational Session Recording

Getting Down to Brass Tacks:  Buying 101

Presenter: Kacey Cramer

Session Description: 
Museum store buying is more than just selecting the right product at the right time, in the right quantity, for the right customer. This session will cover the essential components of buying while providing valuable tools for practical application.
From understanding your customer’s needs to selecting profitable products from vendors and artisans, managing a budget, and utilizing analytics, Kacey will use interactive discussions to demonstrate how strategic museum store buying can be successful, rewarding, and fun!

Knowledge Standards Addressed: 
Financial Management
Operations
Merchandise Planning
Strategic Management
Boot Camp