World Book Night is providing a way for stores that are already signed up to be pick-up locations to bring in extra boxes of books for groups of givers and for customers who come in close to the April 23 celebration and express an interest in being a part of the million-book giveaway.

SB 1338, a bipartisan sales tax fairness bill introduced in late January, cleared Arizona’s Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday, February 8. If the bill is enacted, Arizona could recapture more than 5,400 total jobs and stop future job losses, according to a recent study.

Booksellers who participated in last month’s Winter Institute are being asked to provide honest feedback to help the American Booksellers Association continue to develop and improve the annual event.

For booksellers seeking small, short-term loans, the SBA’s Microloan Program may be the answer. Here’s a refresher on key features of the program, which offers loans up to $50,000 to start-up, newly established, or growing small businesses.

The IndieCommerce Publisher Promotions page currently features six promotions: three ongoing and three to launch soon.

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