Gate 13 is you 1-stop-shop ecommerce solution that lets you integrate your existing website or brand to create a profitable ecommerce solution.

The ABA and Gate 13 have put togeher a special offer for ABA members on their online shoppping cart solution.

• $100 cash back
• 1 hour free training - to get you selling online fast and hassle free
• 2 free cart wraps - we'll customise the shopping cart software to match your current site and branding

To find out more about Gate 13 and this offer you can email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or                     call 1300 732 603

The ABA has negotiated substantial discounts for members on Australia Post Domestic and International Parcel Post rates. These discount rates apply to deliveries of small and large parcels to metropolitan and country destinations throughout Australia.

Australia Post offers a free pick-up service if the total parcel bill (for any one pick-up) is $38.00 or over.

This scheme significantly reduces the costs of posting returns to publishers, and is also a very attractive option for booksellers with a large mail order business.

Please contact the National office for a schedule of contract rates for your area.

Members can log in to view or download the current rates.

eParcel

An online freight management and dispatch system designed to streamline the distribution of your products that require tracking and proof of delivery.

Each parcel is given a unique barcode making it easy to identify and track and the parcel is scanned at various stages to facilitate the tracking sequence. Both the account holder and the recipient can track the progress of delivery if their email address has been supplied on the consignment.

This service is available for any sized account and Australia Post provides the software and mailing labels required.

Oamps Insurance Brokers Book Shop Insurance offers an extensive range of industry specific business insurance coverage for ABA members nationwide.

Special discounted premiums represent substantial savings on any full business insurance package.

• Full accident damage to property
• Flood cover
• Peak period increase of 100% for stock and money
• Employee disability
• Transit cover for stock
• Damage to safes and ATMs
• Replacement of locks and keys
• Temporary protection
• Removal of debris
• Theft of contents without forcible entry
• Tax audit and investigation

For more information www.oamps.com.au

The ABA administers a national book voucher scheme which enables booksellers to offer for sale a range of distinctive vouchers (plus matching envelopes) that can be redeemed anywhere in Australia. Bookshops purchase Australian Book Vouchers from the ABA at face value less 10 per cent, which provides a 10 per cent return on their sales of vouchers to customers.

All ABA members agree to redeem Australian Book Vouchers at face value less 10 per cent. By redeeming ABA vouchers, booksellers have the prospect of making sales they might otherwise not have made, as well as generating add-on sales.

ABA members are eligible to apply for a Choice Associations membership card entitling them to a minimum 10% discount on accommodation rates at Choice Hotels and Motels in Australia and New Zealand.