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Membership of the Booksellers Association gives you access to many different products and services that will save you money, help to keep you informed, and ensure you can run your bookselling business more effectively. You can find out detailed information on membership benefits here - below is a digest of our main services.

Membership benefits include:

Participation in the National Book Tokens scheme.
Free use of our payment clearing system, Batch.
Conferences and networking opportunities.
Representation to Government and the EU.
Expert advice and information in a multitude of areas, from book prize winners to price marking legislation.
Free and unlimited access to the BA Special Interest Groups.
Free entry to the London Book Fair.
Free Business Support Helpline.
Free training courses and seminars for independent booksellers.
Unlimited use of IndieBound marketing materials.
Money saving affinity deals with parcel couriers, Lloyds TSB Cardnet, Willis Insurance, Abe Books, Pennant Display and many others.
Marketing opportunities and support to help drive sales - World Book Day, Independent Booksellers' Week, Christmas Books, advance notice Costa Book Awards category shortlists & winners, AuthorBound UK, National Book Tokens' year round national marketing campaigns and free PoS.
SAN allocation at special BA members' rate.

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