Business Services

2020 Vision USA

2020 Vision USA designs stylish, eco-friendly and affordable readers that are used by book lovers everywhere. They are available online at 2020VisionUSA.com and in boutiques and bookstores throughout the U.S. and abroad. Most importantly, 2020 has kept the incredible, personal customer service that founder Phil Meyer started more than 20 years ago, as evidenced by one glowing review after another.

In addition to a longstanding commitment to customer service, 2020 Vision looks to give their customers the opportunity to look good and feel good while staying on top of the latest technology and lifestyle trends to better serve the community. 2020 Vision USA is a brand with an innovative mindset and a desire to promote social engagement and positive change in the areas that are directly related to the business, including giving back to charitable organizations, promoting eye-care protection and education and supporting conservation and free speech. In fact, 2020 Vision USA donates a portion of their profits on behalf of ABA member bookstores to support freedom of speech through ABFE, the American Booksellers for Free Expression.

In addition, ABA bookstore members receive special discounts from 2020 Vision USA and you are encouraged to contact Denise Foster at [email protected] or 214-769-2227 to learn more. We look forward to “seeing you!"

Above the Treeline/Edelweiss

Run your bookstore on the platform built for the book industry — market, sell, discover, and order.

Edelweiss is the book industry's platform to market, sell, discover, and order new titles. Publishers, booksellers (including nearly 10,000 from ABA member stores), librarians, and reviewers use it every day. Whether you're new or established, you're plugging into the network the whole industry uses—with a direct line to publishers and everything you need to run a modern bookstore in one place. The Edelweiss bookseller toolkit includes

• Publisher catalogs and ordering: Search frontlist and backlist titles from every major publisher on the largest digital catalog platform in the industry. Build orders, communicate with publisher sales reps, and request author events.
• Digital Review Copies (DRCs): Download thousands of review copies and read on the device of your choice.
• Edelweiss Analytics: Integrate your POS data to spot sales trends, benchmark against other indies, and identify overstocked and understocked areas. Available in two tiers (Basecamp and Summit) with a free 12-month trial for new stores.
• Edelweiss360: Build targeted email campaigns in minutes and measure their direct impact on sales. Included free with any Analytics subscription.

Learn more at edelweissplus.com/for-booksellers, or for UK stores visit edelweissplus.com/for-uk-booksellers.

AbstractbyRabrams

AbstractbyRabrams is a woman- and queer-owned stationery and gift brand that focuses on dopamine-core, subtle pride and positive affirmations. Rachel, owner of AbstractbyRabrams, designs all products from greeting cards to stickers, notebooks to magnetic bookmarks, reading journals, sticker books and more, AbstractbyRabrams loves partnering with indie bookstores to see which sideline items will work best on your shelves. AbstractbyRabrams also has a collection of pride stickers for all 50 states plus DC using designs from Rachel's paintings. Make sure to check them out! Learn more about the offer for ABA members.

Apply Stickers

Apply is a premium sticker brand, all about creativity & self-expression. We design the best stickers on Earth—both in-house & via collaborations with iconic artists (Basquiat); legendary musicians (The Beatles); and beloved characters (Snoopy). Our products are proudly carried by many of the world’s most cherished independent bookstores, including The Strand (NYC), Ariel Booksellers (Sydney), and Magma Books (London). Beyond bookstores, you’ll also find Apply stickers in top-tier specialty retailers — museums (MoMA), art supply stores (Blick), and outdoor & adventure stores (REI). Perfect as high-margin impulse purchases, our stickers help customers personalize their notebooks, water bottles, laptops, and more. Every design is officially licensed and made in the USA. With 34 out of 34 boutique retailers on Faire rating us 5 stars, we’re confident Apply will be a great addition to your store too! Click here to learn more about the offer for ABA members. Have questions? Reach out to Sam Mapp at 219.952.6052 or [email protected]—we’d love to connect!

Batch for Books

Batch for Books offers booksellers a way to streamline how they manage invoices and prepare payments to publishers with Batch’s free web platform. The quantity of invoices booksellers receive can be overwhelming and Batch can help so you spend less time on bookkeeping and more time on bookselling.

Booksellers can benefit from using Batch in the following ways:

• Less paperwork: No more stacks of paper overrunning your desk. Batch automatically and electronically organizes invoices to reduce paperwork and free up your time.
• Online access to invoices: Manage invoices when and where it’s most convenient for you.
• Make claims with a click: Allows you to verify shipments and raise claims for damages or shortages without needing to spend time calling the publisher.
• No data entry: Batch can link with QuickBooks enabling automated entry of invoice data.
• Preparing payments is a breeze: Easy to see and choose the invoices you want to pay.
• Batch is free to use!

To get started or to request more information about Batch for Books, fill out our contact form or email Nathan Halter (Nathan.halter@batchforbooks.com).

Biblio

Biblio.com is an online marketplace that specializes in used, rare, and out-of-print books. Its white-label affiliate program with ABA enables member stores to give their website visitors instant access to millions of these titles, from more than 5,000 sources, via a customized co-branded portal. Biblio provides all of the banners and search boxes to put on your site, and your customers visit a co-branded version of Biblio with links to your website. For information and sign-up, a Biblio FAQ page may be found here. ABA members can visit http://www.biblio.com/app/affiliate/aba_signup.

Bonfire

Bonfire is a free online platform where you can design, sell, fundraise with, and order custom products to build your bookseller brand. They handle 100% of the logistics, like payment processing, order fulfillment, and customer service so you can focus on connecting with your community. Whether you want to sell limited edition releases or have a long-term online store, their flexible platform offers a catalog of premium merch that never sacrifices quality. ABA members can claim a free custom design (one time only) by emailing Taylor Soignoli at [email protected].

Booksellers Insurance Program

The Booksellers Insurance Program, established by ABA and managed by CoverHound, offers comprehensive and affordable business insurance protection for independent bookstores and online retailers nationwide. Created specifically for ABA members, bookstore owners can access a tailored selection of insurance coverage that addresses the specific needs of the book retail industry. Learn more or call 725-977-2541 for more information.

Bookshop

Bookshop is an online platform with an explicit mission to promote and financially support the bricks-and-mortar bookselling community. Created as a B-Corp, Bookshop provides online customers who are not currently buying books on indie bookstore sites an easy-to-use platform that features one-click purchasing; a clear, intuitive interface; and fast shipping (fulfillment is handled by Ingram).

Booksellers can participate in Bookshop in two ways:

Sign up to be a partner: 10 percent of every sale on Bookshop goes to ABA member bookstores that opt in as partners; these funds are divided evenly among participating bookstores nationwide and dispersed by Bookshop every six months. To be eligible for the pool payout, stores must be ABA members with a physical location (this includes semi-permanent pop-ups and mobile stores). Online and events only businesses are not eligible. There are no other requirements, and there is no fee to become a partner.

Sign up to be an affiliate: Affiliate stores that sell books online using Bookshop (by sharing Bookshop links on social media, in email newsletters, or on their websites) earn 30 percent commission on any sales they generate. All orders are fulfilled through Ingram, and Bookshop handles the inventory, fulfillment, shipping, customer service, and returns. Affiliate stores are also listed on Bookshop’s store finder on Bookshop.org. To be eligible for the 30 percent affiliate rate, stores must be ABA members with a physical location (this includes semi-permanent pop-ups and mobile stores). Online and events only businesses are not eligible.

Stores should email Bookshop Support to sign up for the partner or affiliate programs, or to find out more about Bookshop and its regular bookseller forum. Visit Bookshop’s website.

Chico BagsChicoBag Company

ChicoBag provides fun, unique and eco-friendly bags in all shapes and sizes with various fabric options including the ChicoBag rePETe, which is manufactured from 99% recycled content. Every ChicoBag features an attached carrying pouch with clip for taking the bag anywhere. Customers love that they can fit a ChicoBag into their pocket, purse or clipped to their backpack, so they can always have a bag on hand. When open, ChicoBags are full-size shopping bags, totes and other bag styles that are incredibly durable, machine washable and come with a manufacturer warranty.

Member bookstores save 5% off and a free display on their first standard order of ChicoBags.
Member bookstores save 10% on all custom printed ChicoBags with your bookstore’s logo.

For more information, please see this flyer. You may also contact Crystal Viars at ChicoBag at 503-717-2158, or email [email protected].

Creative Kind

Creative Kind is a woman-owned stationery and gift brand creating thoughtfully designed stationery and small goods that encourage connection, reflection, and meaningful everyday action. Our signature product, A Little Lift, is a card deck designed to help people move from overwhelm to small, tangible acts of care for themselves, their communities, and the world around them. Rooted in storytelling and community care, our products are designed help people show up in ways that feel personal, purposeful, and possible. Find out more about the ABA member offer.

Crowdcast

Crowdcast is a simple, powerful platform for hosting live webinars, author Q&As, online classes, book launches, and virtual events of all kinds. Thanks to a partnership between Crowdcast and the American Booksellers Association, ABA member bookstores can receive 20% off any Crowdcast plan for 12 months. To access this special offer, visit BookWeb’s member page (log-in required). Already using Crowdcast? Contact them ([email protected]) to apply the discount to your account. To find out more about Crowdcast view their demo and/or book a call with their team here.

Constant Contact Email Newsletters

Constant Contact makes communicating with customers easy and measurable. Constant Contact manages every aspect of an email campaign, from creation to mailing to customer support. ABA Regular bookstore members receive an annual rebate based on average monthly usage.

For more information about the benefits of using Constant Contact, refer to this PDF that reviews how permission-based email can help you to stay connected to your customers. This one page customer support PDF provides tips and support designed for ABA members. Additional downloadable resources from Constant Contact are 10 Easy Ways to Build an Effective Email List and 10 Truths for Creating Almost Perfect Subject Lines.

Sign up for the program to take advantage of the ABA rebate. (Note – this link must be used in order to participate in the rebate program.)

To move your account to the ABA rebate program, email email partner support directly at partnersupport@constantcontact.com. You must have your CC username; tell support you would like your account moved under the American Booksellers Association partnership.

CyberHoot

CyberHoot delivers cybersecurity awareness training that builds employee confidence instead of using fear or “gotcha” phishing tests. Through positive reinforcement, short monthly lessons, and real-world phishing simulations, staff learn how to recognize and avoid threats like phishing, fraud, and scams. Designed for small teams, CyberHoot is fully automated, easy to deploy, and works with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. The result is higher engagement, better retention, and real behavior change. Learn more about the offer from CyberHoot for ABA members.

DeleteMe

DeleteMe is a leading privacy service that helps users remove their personal information from the web, protecting them from identity theft, spam, robocalls, and data breaches. As we see bookstores increasingly targeted with harassment, trolling, and even doxing, we recommend DeleteMe as an affordable way to keep your information secure on the internet. Learn more about DeleteMe and the offer for ABA members.

The Democracy Security Project

The Democracy Security Project (DSP) helps people and organizations access the training, tools, and support they need to stay safe while making a difference. DSP provides one-on-one assessments, tailored training, and direct support to those facing harassment, work disruptions, or credible threats, both online and offline. Led by experienced professionals from the nonprofit, tech, and government sectors, DSP delivers practical strategies to help people prepare for, prevent, and respond to evolving risks. Since 2024, DSP has supported individuals across industries, including authors, educators, healthcare professionals, journalists, public servants, and elected officials, helping them continue their vital work safely and confidently. American Booksellers Association has partnered with DSP to offer sliding-scale rates, ensuring every member can access affordable safety and security solutions to protect their teams, serve their communities, and sustain their businesses. Members interested in using the service should reach out through the Contact Us form on their website and include your ABA Member ID.

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ABA has established a partnership with Eventbrite, a sophisticated event technology service that allows members to manage ticket sales for their store’s events. ABA members will have access to a substantial Eventbrite discount and customer support via email and phone. ABA members will also receive a one-hour onboarding session with an Eventbrite representative.

Eventbrite allows event-holders to set up an event page in minutes, offer multiple ticket options, and learn more about their ticket-buying community with customized questions. In addition, event-goers can purchase tickets directly on stores’ websites and social media pages. Booksellers who have an existing account with Eventbrite can easily migrate to the new members-only program to take advantage of lower rates and enhanced customer support and training.

Review updated rates for ABA members or get started, by filling out this form. Once the form has been submitted, Eventbrite’s Donna Kumar will be in contact with more details.

Fine Moments

Fine Moments is a husband-and-wife-owned greeting card and paper goods company creating modern, design-forward products with humor, heart, and a refined aesthetic. Known for their foil-pressed cards and clean typography, Fine Moments offers a wide range of occasions — from birthdays and holidays to everyday sentiments — along with calendars, wine and gift bags, notebooks, and boxed assortments. Their work has been recognized with 10 Louie Awards, honoring excellence in greeting card design. With a strong focus on quality, originality, and independent retail partnerships, Fine Moments brings a fresh, contemporary voice to the stationery category while remaining approachable and gift-worthy. Learn about the offer for ABA members.

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Gravity Payments

Gravity Payments logoABA is partnering with Gravity Payments to offer credit card processing services to bookstore members. Gravity Payments, which came recommended by several booksellers, was launched because the company saw independent businesses being overcharged and underserved by their credit card processors. In addition to lowering costs, offering complete transparency, and providing 24/7 support based right here in the US, Gravity continues to re-invest in technologies such as surcharging which helps merchants keep their costs down. Today, Gravity Payments serves more than 24,000 independent businesses in the U.S and Canada.

Gravity Payments offers 2.4% + 23 cents per online transaction for IndieCommerce and IndieLite stores and .11% (11 basis points) + 6 cents per transaction above interchange for in-store transactions. A monthly 12ドル Gateway fee may apply (fee waived for members who utilize Gravity Payments service for both in-store and eCommerce). This is a three-year contract, with a 250ドル penalty for early cancellation. Additionally, Gravity will cover one month of your ABA dues (up to 58ドル) for up to 3 locations (up to 174ドル total) after one month of processing. To learn more about Gravity or to consult with a dedicated ABA rep about your business visit https://gravitypayments.com/partner/aba/.

GTM Payroll Services

GTM Payroll Services provides human resources consulting that works with you to assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for compliance, best practices, and offers a strategic partnership. Services can include preparing and maintaining Employee Handbooks, onboarding procedures, hiring practices, benefits guidance, employee relations, and training programs. ABA bookstore members receive a discounted hourly rate for HR services. Services can be offered on demand or on a fixed fee basis. A dedicated HR consultant with knowledge in the industry will work with you to address your business needs.

Indie Beacon Book Light

After years of trying to find the perfect book light, two independent bookstore owners made their own! Deb (The Book Oasis) and Mike (The Book Rack) worked with a manufacturer to make an affordable, feature-packed, rechargeable book light. We've also added the adorable (and rechargeable) Indie Beacon Book Buddy animal designs, and the more affordable AAA-battery Indie Beacon Mini. A beacon for literacy and the freedom to read in any light. Made BY Indies FOR Indies. We're currently available in over 300 independent book stores nationwide. A portion of every book light sold is donated to our give-back partner Binc.org, The Book Industry Charitable Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting booksellers and comic book shops nationwide. Learn more about the ABA Member offer.

Indigo Maiden

Indigo Maiden is a queer woman-owned sticker and gift brand specializing in tongue in cheek designs, blending snarky humor with radical values. We pride ourselves on offering quality, ethically-sourced sidelines that will make your customer say, “hell yeah!” and we love working with indie stores just like you.

Need-to-knows:

• We offer 400+ SKUs including stickers, magnetic bookmarks, and tote bags.
• SKUs range from 1ドル.75 - 15
• Opening order minimum is 200ドル (about 5-10 SKUs)
• Reorder minimum is 100ドル
• Turn around time is usually 4-7 days

Order on our wholesale site for:

• First dibs on new product
• Quick order/reorder form for easy ordering
• Saved carts to plan ahead
• Net 30 terms for qualifying retailers
• 10% off orders 200ドル+ for ABA Members, learn more about this offer.

Kobo

ABA members interested in selling ebooks can join the Kobo eReading program and offer their customers more than six million titles. ABA members share in the revenue on every sale. Learn more about the Kobo program here.

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Morgan Swank Studio

Morgan Swank Studio is a woman-owned and operated business selling cheeky but wholesome greeting cards and gifts for people who don’t take themselves too seriously. All designs are hand illustrated by Morgan in her studio. Creating connections and spreading joy through tangible items is at the heart of our business, and we love partnering with indie bookstores like you to make the world a more thoughtful and kind place. Learn more about ordering and the ABA member offer.

MVB US (Pubeasy/Pubnet)

Every day, thousands of booksellers worldwide save time and money as they order more of their inventory direct from the publisher using Pubeasy and Pubnet, MVB’s electronic ordering services. MVB plays a leading role in the global book industry, with operations in the US, UK, Germany, Mexico and Brazil. We are a sister company to the Frankfurt Book Fair and are owned and governed by the German Publishers and Booksellers Association.

Pubeasy is a web-based system that supports more than 300 US publishers including the largest suppliers and their distribution clients. Pubnet is for booksellers with an EDI-capable point of sale system and supports a broader network of more than 3,500 US publishers. Both services require that booksellers have an existing terms account with a supplier to order from them.

Pricing: Pubeasy & Pubnet have no monthly service charges. Pubeasy has no setup free. Pubnet's 75ドル setup fee is waived for ABA bookstore members who register for Pubnet with a compatible point-of-sale system. We will also provide such registrants with one free Standard Address Number (SAN--a 150ドル value) if needed. Sign up today for either service at register.pubnet.org! If you have questions, please contact Jill Hendrix, MVB Customer Success Specialist at 862-397-1234, [email protected].

Digital Box with NetGalley

Members of the American Booksellers Association can utilize NetGalley for free to access digital review copies and audiobooks, nominate books for the Indie Next List, and discover new authors and publishers. Plus, ABA members can receive the exclusive Digital Box Newsletter, which grants pre-approved access to select digital galleys of upcoming print books!

Booksellers can add their ABA member ID number to their NetGalley profile. When you request books on NetGalley, publishers will see the ABA logo near your name, allowing them to easily identify you as a confirmed ABA member. Booksellers who enter their ABA numbers are generally approved more quickly and often (including being auto-approved).

Nominate books for the Indie Next List via NetGalley! NetGalley collects nominations weekly and submits them to the ABA for consideration. Once you’re approved or invited to view a book on NetGalley, click the “Give Feedback” button from the book page or on your Shelf. On the Opinions page, select “Yes” to nominate the book for the Indie Next List.

Opt into the monthly ABA Digital Box Newsletter from NetGalley! Sign up here to participate in the free Digital Box program; members will need to first log in to BookWeb.org. Each individual working at an ABA member store can receive their own Digital Box email.

As part of ABA’s commitment to antiracism, representation, equity, and access, ABA works with NetGalley to review the Digital Box program book descriptions to screen for hate speech as defined by the U.N.'s criteria, though the information available for screening may be limited. Screening is done for hate speech only, leaving the ultimate decision of whether to request, read, sell, or support these books to the booksellers.

Page Anchor

The perfect add on sale for bookstores! Page Anchor offers jewelry quality bookmarks designed for hands-free reading. These high margin products are custom engravable with your brand name, are beautifully packaged in a stunning gift box to wow your customers, and come with a lifetime warranty. Page Anchor offers all ABA members an exclusive starter pack at 65% OFF retail pricing. Learn more about obtaining the discount here.

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PayUSA

At PayUSA, we make payroll easy so you can focus on what matters. Our secure cloud-based data servers allow you to manage payroll, tax filing across multiple states/locations, direct deposit, pay cards, HR services, & time tracking from anywhere, at any time. From the simplest payrolls to the most complex, the PayUSA platform is customized to meet each client’s individual needs. With PayUSA, you get more than powerful tools – you get personalized, responsive support from real people who care about your success. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or managing a growing team, PayUSA is here to help you stay compliant & efficient. Learn more about the ABA member special offer.

The Bookstore Training Group of Paz & Associates

Are your hopes and dreams related to owning a bookstore? Whether you want to learn how to start a bookstore, buy an existing store, or simply want to become more proficient at running a sustainable bookstore business, The Bookstore Training Group of Paz & Associates' bookstore workshops and training guides are the best way to lay the foundation for your success. If you need one-to one help with business plans, bookstore design, inventory selection, newsletter marketing, retail management, or business valuations, call 904-277-2664 or visit their website. All ABA members (provisional and regular) can take advantage of up to a 200ドル credit toward any training resource available from The Bookstore Training Group.

Pixel + Ink Creative

Looking to add a pop of color and personality to your bookstore? Pixel & Ink Creative is your go-to for whimsical, vibrant gifts with a dash of snark and sass! We offer a wide range of unique products. From bookish enamel pins, fun bookmarks, stickers, and so much more. Our fun and eye-catching designs will charm your customers and keep them coming back for more. Explore our collection today and discover the perfect mix of playful and practical for your shelves! Learn about the ABA Member special and how to order.

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Publishers Weekly

Publishers Weekly provides ABA Regular and Provisional member booksellers a free one-year subscription, a 289ドル value, which includes 52 print + digital issues and premium online access at PublishersWeekly.com. ABA members may subscribe or renew their Publishers Weekly subscription at any time during the year. Team members at your location are also eligible to receive a free one-year digital subscription. Share this link with anyone on your team who wants access to PublisherWeekly.com and a free digital copy of the magazine.

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