Two beer glasses. [Photo/standard.co.uk]
“Let’s grab a drink as we discuss that business deal,” is a phrase familiar with many men. But where does this leave those who can’t step in a bar for religious, health or other reasons?
A lot of business rituals continue to revolve around alcohol; “Let’s grab a drink together,” “You should grab a drink with my friend so and so, he will tell you the down low to this job,” among others. Which is all fine and dandy except for the drinking bit, why the bar?
Whether it’s courting a client, sketching out a deal or simply proving you are a team player, gulping a round of beers is arguably more vital to many jobs than nailing a round of golf.
Likewise, at the end of the day, almost every business conference is the same. Attendees descend on a location for networking and business deals; And this location is none other than the hotel bar, dubbed cocktail party.
So, if you are looking for a casual place to break the ice for a business meeting or networking session, you will want to find out where the people you want to meet unwind or how they like to relax after work and most times his meetings have been in a bar.
These groups provide a healthier environment for men to not only mingle with prospective partners and empower them to run their business ethically, but also to help with their overall wellbeing health wise and spiritually.
For some do hold monthly church meetings with men with a purpose of helping them develop professional relationships, learn about their finances, their health, among other things, which are important in a man’s world.