Business type meetings often make us think of an uptight atmosphere and an unpleasant obligation. Indeed, this sort of thinking often turns out to be not far from reality. But does it have to be this way? There’s nothing stopping us from making a business meeting turn into pleasure and a way to get to know the business partners better in a casual, party type environment. Why throwing such an event at a night club might actually be a good idea?

Every businessman knows how important it is to maintain good relations with business partners. Although it might seem that the relations of that kind mostly depend on what our company has to offer, the reality is that the communication between people as well as mutual sympathy and trust also play a huge role. We are used to do many things indirectly these days: over the phone or by sending an e-mail. Plenty of people really do find this form easier and more convenient, but it’s hard not to notice that it’s also pretty dull and faceless. On the other hand, there’s a lot of people who are tired of such approach and miss the actual face-to-face meetings. It’s only during a direct contact when we are able to tell if our business partner gets our sympathy and trust, and if there’s a genuine connection between us. Sometimes we might be bored of the habit of obsessively separating business and personal relations and simply want to go from the impersonal, formal relations with business partners to slightly closer and more friendly relations.

Another very important thing is choosing the right venue to host the meeting. Most people go for reliable, yet kind of dull and uninspired solutions, such as conference rooms. Others would rather break the ice by offering a dinner together at a fancy restaurant. Such approach surely has its benefits: it lets us mix business with pleasure and gain a positive impression of our business partners. We can even go a step further and offer a meeting at a gentlemen’s club. It’s an idea that’s gaining popularity and enjoys a growing number of supporters. What are the benefits of such solution?

First and foremost, it’s a good idea to pay attention to the atmosphere that is present during most business related meetings. They’re often accompanied with stress, mutual distrust and a formal vibe. Arranging a get-together at a night club will cause the relaxed, casual atmosphere of the place to rub off on the participants. Not to mention that by offering an unconventional meeting scenario, we show our business partners that such unorthodox solutions are not above us, that we are creative and like to think outside the box. Hanging out at a club helps combine making professional decisions with celebrating them. It also helps turn the relationship from strictly business to slightly more familiar and warmhearted.

A good choice is a club with a wide range of top-notch drinks to offer: from beer to champagne and wine all the way to vodka and whiskey. A cherry on the top would be carefully orchestrated performances by professional dancers. This type of performance not only provides an opportunity to admire female beauty, but also has a lot of artistic value. All of these attractions can turn business meetings from an unpleasant obligation to genuine fun.