Insurance
In partnership with Western Financial Group, the Hospitality Insurance Program offers a unique program that is tailored specifically to the specialized needs of the hospitality industry. Flexible coverage options include: commercial general liability, cyber liability, and business interruption.
Employee Benefits
In partnership with Western Financial Group, this proprietary employee benefits program provides comprehensive life, health, and dental plans to over 1,600 independent Canadian businesses. Includes day-to-day administration, analytical support, and ongoing service support.
Select Owner Insurance
Hospitality solution for beverage-focused hospitality businesses exclusive to Navacord. Guaranteed rates for two years, mandated shut down protection, full liquor liability coverage available, and risk management services provided.
SONA
SONA is a payments provider offering transparent, ethical, and reliable service and state-of-the-art technologies. SONA is offering ABLE members guaranteed rates, waived application fees ($250), no cancellation fees, and friendly local support.
Global Payments
Global Payments is a leading technology and software company, providing complete worldwide commerce ecosystem to businesses of every size. Global Payments offers ABLE BC members preferred pricing, access to a robust suite of payment solutions, and comprehensive customer support.
Skip The Dishes
Liquor retail members get lower commission rates on SkipTheDishes. If you go exclusive with Skip, you’ll save even more.
Bottle Returns
Sign up your liquor store for BDL’s Beer Bottle Return Program and receive a full refund on beer bottles and cans plus handling fee. Members make an average of $2,700 in annual handling commissions.
Food Rebates
Enjoy added manufacturer revenues and savings over and above all current programs with Foodbuy. Keep your distribution agreements, vendors, and rebates. Let Foodbuy fill in the gaps with monthly rebate cheques.
ATM
Take advantage of one of the best ATM agreements in the industry with VI Banking. ABLE BC’s exclusive ATM agreement is day-to-day, no-fixed term commitment, and high profit. You keep 100% of the surcharge and set the amount. Complimentary maintenance and upgrades.
Compliance Checks
Do your due diligence and avoid a $7,500 fine. ABLE BC members get 20% off their first service and 10% off all future services with Sting Investigations.
Tourism Marketing
Leverage your marketing dollars and partner with the BC Ale Trail, a marketing campaign showcasing British Columbia as a global destination for tourists and craft beer enthusiasts. Be one of 75 curated liquor store listings and connect with new customers.
Wine App
Subscribe to the Wines of BC Explorer and list your liquor store in the app. Your discounted subscription includes: a profile of your store, a listing of all BC wines available at your store, your location recommended as a preferred retailer, and technical support to maximize your listing.
Liquor Price Guide
ABLE BC and BarnetPOS are pleased to offer this online guide to members free-of-charge. Use the Liquor Price Guide to review monthly LDB price changes, compare current retail pricing to wholesale pricing, and track wholesale markup and retail margin.
Licensing Consulting
Receive a 10% discount on liquor and cannabis licensing consulting with Rising Tide Consultants.
Recruitment Consultation
Receive a complimentary recruiting consultation with the BC Hotel Associations Workforce Strategist, Alison Langford. After an initial consultation, there will be a one-time fee of $250 + GST for additional work. Dual BCHA & ABLE members will receive priority service.
Due Diligence
Receive a discount on Driver’s License ID Checking Guides and other due diligence materials. Please contact david@ablebc.ca for more information.
Place your order for the 2024 guides here before January 11, 2024. More information can be found here.
Policy Expertise
ABLE BC is your one-stop shop for the urgent industry information you need to run your business. Subscribe to our e-newsletter to stay updated on the latest public health orders, policy changes, and state of our industry.
Education
Receive free or discounted access to our online training tools, webinars, and industry events. Attend our annual BC Liquor Conference for the industry trends and data you can’t get anywhere else. View upcoming events.
Networking
Connect with other industry owners and managers at our regular member meetings, industry receptions, and annual BC Liquor Conference. View upcoming events.
Supplier Discounts
Receive discounts from preferred industry suppliers and service providers, listed in our annual Buyers’ Guide.
Read more on our benefit providers here