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ABLE BC Benefits ABLE BC's New Online Purchasing Portal BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees is pleased to introduce our new online purchasing portal buyABLE (buy.ablebc.ca), a dynamic web-based platform that gives our members a competitive advantage through collective buying power. What does buyABLE do for agents? • Generate significant incremental sales. An offer placed on buyABLE is seen by 350+ LRSs and any orders committed to are guaranteed. Buyers cannot back out or delay when the product arrives. • Test product and price pitches at no risk and no cost. buyABLE validates demand prior to you assuming any cost. You set the threshold of cases needed to produce the product, the price, and time frame in which it is likely to be delivered. What does buyABLE do for licensees? • Access to exclusive offers, unique products, and better pricing. buyABLE offers ABLE BC Members an opportunity that only they can get. Offers are channel exclusive and not made available to government liquor stores. • Increased profit margins. Our goal is at least 30% profit at suggested retail price. Access buyABLE today To learn more about buyABLE and how your business will benefit from using this platform please contact: Danielle Leroux (Manager of Membership & Communications) at 604-688-5560 or danielle@ablebc.ca. Complimentary Online Price Guide ABLE BC strives to provide our members with the best resources and tools required to operate and grow a successful business. In September, we were excited to launch our new Liquor Guide. ABLE BC has worked with our Associate Member Barnet Group to develop this online pricing guide and offer it exclusively to ABLE BC members free of charge. Members can use the Liquor Guide to review LDB monthly price changes, compare current retail pricing to wholesale pricing, and track wholesale markup and retail margins. For more information, please contact Danielle Leroux (Manager of Membership and Communications) at 1-800-663-4883 or danielle@ ablebc.ca. Join Us at an Upcoming Member Meeting ABLE BC meets regularly with members across the province to discuss recent and pending changes to liquor policies, and to exchange ideas about how we can work together to affect positive change in our industry. We continue our member meetings this spring, with events scheduled for Burnaby, Victoria, and Kelowna. Our meetings and industry events are open to all liquor licensees and industry members. We hope to see you at our next one. For upcoming event dates, please visit our website at www.ABLEBC.ca or contact 1-800-663-4883. Join ABLE BC Today It is perhaps the most tumultuous liquor policy environment in recent memory. As the voice of BC’s private liquor industry, the Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC) remains committed to what matters most: advocating for your interests and protecting your investments. Help build a thriving and prosperous liquor industry in BC. Join the Alliance of Beverage Licensees today. ABLE BC offers two types of membership: join as a Liquor Licensee for as low as $55 per month or as an Associate Member (Preferred Industry Supplier) for $28 per month. For more information, please contact Danielle Leroux (Manager of Membership and Communications) at 1-800-663-4883 or danielle@ablebc.ca. 34 The <strong>Publican</strong>
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