There are many benefits of joining Canadian Bookseller's
Association (CBA). The following is a list of what you can expect if you
join us.
To learn more about
membership, and to sign up, download an application below.
Active
Membership Application
Includes Trade, Campus, Internet and Mail Order
Booksellers.
Associate
Membership Application
Includes Publishers, Wholesalers, Distributors,
Manufacturers and suppliers of products and services to the book
industry.
Affiliate
Membership Application
Includes Authors, Librarians, Literary Agents,
Sales Reps, Literary and Trade Associations. This is an individual
membership category, not a group membership.
Provisional
Membership Application
For individuals who are considering opening a
bookstore, or are in the planning stages of opening a bookstore.
Student
Membership Application
Students wishing to apply for membership must be
full-time attendees of a qualifying university/college program.
Just
73
cents per card
See our all-in-one gift card brochure.
CBA Gift Card Order Form
For more information on CBA's Gift Card
program please contact
enquiries@cbabook.org.
 
Eligible CBA retail and supplier members can obtain preferred pricing on
their VISA, MasterCard, Interac (debit) and point of sale terminals with
Chase Paymentech Solutions.
Take a look at these FANTASTIC RATES!
- VISA - 1.76%
- MasterCard - 1.8%
- Interac - 10 cents/transaction
- Hi-speed point-of-sales terminal rental from $27.95/month
Detailed list of rates
For information on how to enrol in CBA's credit and
debit card merchant discount program, please contact
enquiries@cbabook.org.
Protect your store against internet fraud.
13 signs of possible
internet fraud.
CBA partners with Bowker to offer
GlobalBooksInPrint.com and Canadian Books In Print (monthly CD updates)
both with reviews for the unbelievably low price of $1,225 US. If you
haven't been a BIP subscriber for at least a year, as a CBA member you
can sign up for just $500 US!
Only CBA bookstore members can take advantage of this
fabulous offer.
View flyer for details.
For information on these
BIP
discount programs contact CBA at
cspencer@cbabook.org
BSH offers a great selection of quality products at
good prices. Through Booksellers Service House, CBA members can
buy many products offered by
the Association to meet bookstores' needs, including:
- Standardized order and return forms.
- Recycled plastic bags with our popular Bookstore definition.
- Generic gift certificates & envelopes.
- Styrene Plastic Book Stands.
- IN STOCK NOW! Promotional removable book stickers:
Autographed Copy, Staff Pick, Award Winner, Canadian Author, Sale, 20%
OFF, 25% OFF, 30% OFF. 2" diameter, high gloss removable stickers.
Contact enquiries@cbabook.org to place your order.
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our product line
Click
here to download our BSH order form
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Canadian Booksellers Association (CBA) works closely
with booksellers and suppliers to promote the profitability of the
industry and establish favourable trading terms and operational
practices. Your voice in government, CBA continues to represent
booksellers' interests very effectively to the government decision
makers.
For more information, contact
sdayus@cbabook.org.
A searchable directory of all CBA members, as well as
up-to-date 2007 Membership Directory in PDF form.
An indispensable resource for all booksellers.
Updated regularly, this publication lists publishers, distributors,
wholesalers, and suppliers with addresses, phone and fax numbers,
contact names, e-mail and web site addresses, discount structure, return
policies - what you need to know when placing or following up on orders
and dealing with your primary suppliers. All CBA members have access to
an electronic version of the Source Book (in the Member Resource
Centre). Printed copies can be ordered.
For more information, contact cspencer@cbabook.org.
CBA members can purchase bookseller lists in pressure
sensitive label format at substantial savings over non-members. Lists
can be sorted according to a variety of specialties or geographic
regions.
For more information, contact
cspencer@cbabook.org.
Download a bookseller
mailing label order form
Recommended
Carriers
2007 Book Industry Freight Plan Manual
The Book Industry Freight Consolidation Plan uses the
strength of the industry as a whole to negotiate special rates with
CanPar, National Fast Freight and Universal Logistics for consolidated
shipments to most parts of the country. The consolidation is used by
booksellers, publishers and printers with reported savings of up to 30%
in shipping costs.
Recommended Carriers and Negotiated Rates — The
Freight Committee periodically reviews the performance, service,
electronic data interchange capabilities and costs of the recommended
carriers. Between reviews, it annually negotiates new rates with the
carriers for the upcoming year. The current recommendations are as
follows:
CANPAR has been
selected as the recommended carrier for small parcels of up to 227 kg or
500 pounds. CANPAR delivers 40 million books each year to Canadian
booksellers, schools, universities and colleges and libraries. The
company has provided excellent service to our members and offers several
value-added services – including advanced technology and custom computer
solutions to individual customers' shipping and reporting requirements.
Negotiations with the committee have resulted in overall base rate
increases being held to 3.1% for single and multiple piece shipments.
CANPAR will continue to extend a 10% discount to members of the book
industry on CANPAR Select Service. Fuel charge increases and decreases
are based on posted Canadian average pump prices and are clearly stated
on invoices. We recommend that where possible you use CANPAR Book Rate
for all your shipping needs up to 227 kg or 500 pounds.
National Fast Freight has again been included by the Book Industry
Freight Plan. The negotiated rate increase effective April 1, 2001 is
3%. The current fuel surcharge as of that date is 6%, which is listed
separately when billing. As this may change without notice due to market
fluctuations, please call for current pricing. National Fast Freight is
recommended for all LTL shipments of over 227 kg or 500 pounds
originating in Toronto. Shipments leave Toronto daily; check frequency
of shipments from other points in Canada. The Roadwing division provides
Expedited Services. When you contact National Fast Freight indicate that
you wish to receive the Book Industry Freight Plan rate. Once your
volume of business has been established, you may request a detailed rate
chart.
Universal
Logistics has been recommended by the Book Industry Freight
Committee for the sixth consecutive year. The company has earned this
continued confidence on the strength of a full complement of customs
brokerage services at competitive prices.
The Book Industry Freight Committee does not have an
air expedited service to recommend that meets its standards of service,
reliability and electronic data interchange. A number of possibilities
are currently under considerations. Members of the Freight Plan will be
notified if successful negotiations with a carrier are completed.
For information on CBA's rates, contact enquiries@cbabook.org.
Four times a year, members and subscribers receive
their own trade magazine full of news, comments, updates and analysis of
the book industry. Canadianbookseller is a favoured advertising
vehicle for publishers. Subscriptions are available for as low as $24
per year.
For information, please contact
esinkins@cbabook.org.
CBA’s Introduction to Bookselling manual is packed
with tips, tools and tricks of the trade. Written by experienced
booksellers and compiled by CBA, it contains all the information you
need to get started in bookselling, plus invaluable information for new
booksellers. Members, including Provisional Members, save almost $80 off
the cover price. View Order Form
Written by experienced professional booksellers with
newcomers in mind, CBA's new Canadian Bookselling Primer
is packed with all the information a new hire needs to know to navigate
the complexities of Canadian book retailing. Members save $30 per
copy. View Order
Form
For more information, please contact
enquiries@cbabook.org.
BookExpo Canada is attended by independent bookstore
owners, chain store buyers, campus store buyers, publishers and other
suppliers, authors, visitors, and the media. It is a great place to meet
your suppliers and find out what's new. The convention is also a time to
participate in social functions and have some fun.
For information on how to register for the event, or
exhibitor information, contact
BookExpo Canada. or visit
http://www.bookexpo.ca.
The success of any organization depends largely on
the quality of its staff. Smaller businesses find it difficult to
compete for good staff because these individuals often prefer the
security and benefits offered by larger employers.
To compound the problem, insurance companies are
either unwilling to provide a group benefits package or only offer
"small employer" packages that are too restrictive to be of real value.
An important and significant advantage of membership in CBA's plan is
the opportunity to obtain superior employee benefit coverage tailored to
meet the unique and specific requirements of each and every member.
CBA's benefit plan offers flexible options and low
cost through the combined volume purchasing power of the Association.
Our benefits program is underwritten by the
Co-operators Life Insurance Company, who have significant experience
with plans of this type and a strong reputation for service.
Morneau Sobeco Inc., a leading employee benefit
consulting firm, has been retained to assist in the development of this
program.
There is no minimum group size requirement to take
advantage of this program. It is available to groups with as few as one
employee. The group benefits program is designed on a core-plus-options
approach. Each member group can choose a plan which is best suited to the
needs of its owners, managers and staff.
Costs vary depending on the province of residence,
age and family status of employees. There is a discount for non-smokers.
To find out the actual cost of a plan for your staff, you can contact
Morneau Sobeco directly at 1-800-267-0097 and let them know you are a
CBA member.
The Core Plan
- Life Insurance
- Medical Services & Supplies
- Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance
Options
- Extended Health Benefits
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Hospital Accommodation & Out of Country Coverage
- Dental Benefits
- Long Term Disability Insurance travel plans. There is no minimum
group size requirement to take advantage of this program.
For information on CBA's rates, contact Morneau
Sobeco directly at 1-800-267-0097 or
enquiries@cbabook.org and we will have someone contact you.
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