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Strategies for Avoiding Burnout in your Small Business
A conversation with Connie Brooks of Battenkill Books.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 7:00-8:00 PM
The conversation
A conversation with Connie Brooks of Battenkill Books.
Burnout is a real concern for the small business owner. The initial excitement of setting up your business can give way to the grinding minutiae of running it day-to-day. Connie Brooks will talk about strategies and tools that can help.
About Connie
Connie has owned Battenkill Books, a bricks and mortar, independent bookshop, for the past 17 years, following a career in fundraising and marketing and communications. In 2025, Publisher’s Weekly named Battenkill Books one of five finalists for its annual Bookstore of the Year award.
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