When the New Voices New Rooms conference was announced in February, one of the pieces of advice given to booksellers was to think hard about their purpose for attending the conference, and to create specific, achievable goals for their visit. It is impossible to see everything at a conference, but with a list of goals in hand, it can be a success even if you only check off a few things on that list.:
"One of my goals for NVNR 2023 was to learn how to deal with industry challenges and how to squeeze a little bit out of profit to make my business sustainable while continue my commitment to pay a livable wage." –NVNR 2023 Attendee
Now that NVNR is only a week away, it is time to revisit that list of goals you made when you registered. Take a look at the detailed schedule in the show app, and decide where your time would be best spent.
Is your goal to expand your events program?
Successful Spins on Authorless Events (8/9 at 9:45 am)
Strategic Event Planning: Mission and Branding (8/9 at 11:00 am)
Community Book Festivals (8/9 at 2:45 pm)
Is your goal to find creative ideas to refresh your business model?
Bookmobile Rally (8/8 at 11:00 am)
New Bookstore Models Redefine Success (8/9 at 11:00 am)
Parnerships with Non-Bookstore Retailers (8/9 at 1:30 pm)
Is your goal to increase your store’s profitabilty?
Prioritizing Cash Flow: 10 Areas to Review for Improved Cash Flow and Profitability (8/9 at 9:45 am)
Book Fair Tips (8/9 at 1:30 pm)
Budgeting for Booksellers (8/9 at 2:45 pm)
Is your goal to put your store on the radar of publishers and sales reps?
Indie Press Authors Reception (8/9 at 5:00 pm)
Rep "Pick of the Lists" (8/10 at 11:00 am)
Focus on Editors Reception (8/10 at 5:00 pm)
No matter what your specific goals for attending NVNR, there is something in the schedule — maybe several somethings — to help you achieve them. The NVNR conference can be the most valuable time you spend all year long if you come with a plan.
See also: NVNR Bookseller Attendee Checklist
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