BTW Articles

17 Nov
Banned Books Week 2020: Censorship is a Dead End

Have Ideas for Next Year’s Banned Books Week Theme? We Want to Hear From You

The Banned Books Week Coalition is now planning next year’s event. Booksellers are encouraged to make their voices heard by submitting ideas for next year’s theme by Tuesday, December 1.

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11 Nov
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ABA’s Health Insurance Open Enrollment Webinar Now Available

The 45-minute webinar offered an overview of the health program; health insurance coverage options, including the benefits landscape for employers; Open Enrollment and beyond; and how to access ABA’s membership benefit program.

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11 Nov
Open enrollment ends December 15

Health Insurance Open Enrollment in Full Swing; Contact LIG Solutions Before the Holiday Rush

As stores prepare for a busy holiday season, booksellers are encouraged to contact ABA membership health insurance partner LIG Solutions for health coverage before the holiday rush.

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03 Nov
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Get Your Health Coverage Questions Answered: Register for November 9 Webinar With LIG Solutions

Members can also read ABA’s frequently asked questions about the health insurance partnership or schedule an appointment with a licensed advisor at LIG Solutions.

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03 Nov
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Institute for Local Self-Reliance Launches Independent Business Petition to Congress

The petition focuses on Amazon’s disproportionate impact on the independent business community, saying, “Amazon’s predatory tactics threaten our existence.”

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03 Nov
Open enrollment ends December 15

Open Enrollment for Health Coverage Begins

During open enrollment, you can add, drop, or make changes to your health insurance coverage. Booksellers should contact LIG Solutions for a no-obligation health insurance assessment.

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27 Oct

Medicare Open Enrollment Underway: Contact LIG Solutions

Two important points to consider during open enrollment: Deadlines are real (options are very limited outside of open enrollment) and be careful when shopping around (as some brokers may sell your information).

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27 Oct
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Register for November 9 Webinar on ABA’s Health Insurance Benefit With LIG Solutions

The 45-minute webinar will go over all program details (including open enrollment), and will allow members to ask questions.

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14 Oct

Booksellers: Contact LIG Solutions About Medicare Open Enrollment

Two important points to consider going into open enrollment: Deadlines are real (options are very limited outside of open enrollment) and be careful when shopping around (as some brokers may sell your information).

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14 Oct
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New (Simpler) Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Application Released

PPP borrowers of $50,000 or less are now exempt from any reductions in forgiveness due to reductions in full-time-equivalent employees and reductions in employee salary or wages.

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