The Role of a Partner
The Role of a Partner
Providing the best way to buy & sell Usborne books
What is an Independent Usborne Partner?
Independent Usborne Partners (IUPs) are a vibrant community of self-employed booksellers, dedicated to putting their customers first. Working with everyone from schools and nurseries, to toddler groups and markets, they bring books directly into their communities, helping every child find the perfect book for them.
Your Mentor is there to provide advice and support as you build your own Usborne business.
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Your business in a box
For a small joining fee of £48, you’ll unlock everything you need to start a successful bookselling business. You’ll get:
- A Starter Kit of bestselling books and business stationery worth at least £150
- Your own templated website
- An online business portal to manage your business and place orders
- Access to a wealth of training resources, videos and support materials
- Inclusion into all our company incentives which range from free books right through to luxury holidays
- Marketing and admin support from our Head Office team
- A dedicated Mentor to provide you with 1-2-1 support to grow your business and achieve your goals
- 20-24% commission on everything you sell and the opportunity to earn extra bonuses through hitting personal or team sales targets
Training and support
When you become an Independent Usborne Partner, you’ll unlock a whole host of training and support to help you succeed in your bookselling venture. Training opportunities include:
- A suite of pre-recorded training programmes to work through including Business and Sales Foundations courses
- Regular live training sessions including those focused on sales and seasonal opportunities
- Top tips guides
- Video hints and tips from experienced IUPs
- Community events with workshops and key-note speakers
Your Mentor is there to provide advice and support as you build your own Usborne business.
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Community
Community is in our very name and is an important part of everything we stand for. When you join, you’ll become part of a team of like-minded business owners, all with the common interest of beautiful books!
You’ll also have the support of a dedicated Mentor whose job is to help you succeed in your business – whatever that success looks like for you.
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to attend company events to celebrate successes, learn new skills, and connect with Usborne friends new and old. And then there’s the community you live in – your business will mean that your community will be surrounded by amazing books, and you’ll be making a huge difference to levels of literacy and reading for pleasure.
Your Mentor is there to provide advice and support as you build your own Usborne business.
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Incentives
We have a huge range of incentives for all our Independent Usborne Partners to aim for. Our 2025 incentive prizes include:
- Exclusive branded marketing packs
- Free books
- 12 x £50 vouchers
- Free attendance at training conferences with an overnight stay and celebration
- A private tour of Christ Church College, Oxford, home to Alice in Wonderland!
- A behind-the-scenes trip to Usborne Publishing and evening celebration at The Sheraton, London
- An all expenses paid trip to Vietnam!
- PLUS new IUPs can earn everything from their joining fee refunded, to a £300 bonus by following our Quickstart Programme in their first 6 months as a bookseller
Your Mentor is there to provide advice and support as you build your own Usborne business.
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Ready to get started?
Your Mentor is there to provide advice and support as you build your own Usborne business.
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Real life stories
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Usborne has been a source of learning, income and happiness for myself and my family too. A fun "job" with a wonderful, well loved brand. I'm so fortunate to have found this opportunity.
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Usborne has made it possible for me to be a full-time mum while still spending time with my children when they aren't in school. My business gives me personal satisfaction knowing that I'm getting books into many little hands.
Monthly prize draw
Enter our monthly competition for the chance to win a bundle of lovely new Usborne books worth £100! It's free to enter and you can try, try again next month (or the month after) if you're not successful this time.
Your Mentor is there to provide advice and support as you build your own Usborne business.
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