Dear Bookseller,

As a member of SIBA, we would like to extend to you a special offer to join ABA for $50 for your first year. Founded in 1900, the ABA is a not-for-profit trade organization devoted to meeting the needs of its members through education, business products and services, marketing and advocacy.

Now more than ever, whether a new or used bookstore, it is important for indie bookstores to be part of a larger network.  And while the economy is still difficult, and the industry ever-changing, we are confident that indies have a profitable future ahead.

ABA membership includes:

• Education and networking, where you can expand your knowledge of the industry through web-based curriculum guides as well as programs like the annual Winter Institute;

• The Book Buyers Handbook, a fully-searchable database directory of up-to-date information on publisher’s contact information, current promotions and special offers;

• IndieBound D.I.Y, with over 100 design files that can be used for in-store and online marketing, all inspired by local first and independent business advocacy;

• Online Bookseller forums, where you can communicate with other indies all over the country and post questions and comments;

• ABA’s website solution, IndieCommerce, and our eReading partnership with Kobo.

For a full list of ABA membership benefits, please visit this page.

According to SIBA executive director Wanda Jewell, this is an offer that no bookseller should pass up: “The American Booksellers Association offers SIBA members so many programs & opportunities from the robust IndieCommerce website solution and ebook partnership with Kobo to the invaluable ABACUS Survey and a bounty of marketing resources not to mention the extensive advocacy that the ABA offers to the industry as a whole. This is the best deal around. Join today for only $50 and check it out.”

This offer expires on May 15, 2013, so join today using the promo code regional13.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Best,
Nathan

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Nathan Halter
Member Relationship Manager
American Booksellers Association

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