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31 Mar

E-Commerce Update: Higher Online Traffic, Lower Ecommerce Conversion

A slight drop in the ecommerce conversion rate is being countered by a slight increase in traffic visiting IndieCommerce and IndieLite websites. 

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30 Mar
Survive to Thrive: Donate Now

$1 Million Donation Kicks Off “Survive to Thrive” Initiative

Binc’s new initiative has received $500,000 jointly from Ingram Charities and Ingram Content Group, $250,000 from Bookshop.org, and $250,000 total from Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, and Penguin Random House.

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29 Mar

What Booksellers Need to Know About the Employee Retention Tax Credit

With Q1 coming to a close, booksellers should check if they are eligible for the credit (worth up to $28,000 per employee for 2021). The tax credit can be claimed on quarterly tax filings.

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29 Mar
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An Updated List of Federal COVID Relief Available + Deadlines

The deadline to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program has been extended through May 31. Booksellers are encouraged to look through the full list of relief to ensure they are not leaving money on the table.

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