The SFU Bookstore is a not for-profit service under Ancillary Services. We work on a full cost recovery model / break-even basis. So the Book Dollar makes-up the following cost.
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PUBLISHER / SUPPLIER Cost of books from the publisher, eBook platform fees, copyright fees |
$0.75 |
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INVENTORY Freight, cost of over-ordered books, cost of theft, interest charges, cost of refunds, charges for customs, duty and GST |
$0.05 |
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OCCUPANCY University surcharge fee, campus maintenance fee, building maintenance fee, janitorial, power, heat, lights, garbage, water, sewer fees. |
$0.05 |
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CAMPUS COMMITMENTS Student employment, student awards, product donations, faculty/departmental discounts, supporting other Ancillary departments, campus vibrancy |
$0.06 |
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DIRECT EXPENSES Staff wages and benefits, office and store supplies, credit card service charges, equipment, security, furnishings and fixtures, printing and publishing, advertising, computer maintenance, systems maintenance |
$0.09 |
| Total: | $1.00 |