It is a curious fact that, despite the scarcity of time in the lives of every business owner I know, almost all make space in their busy schedules to read books. From one-person start-ups to the top executives in the city, entrepreneurs understand the value of information.
And the most valuable information we can get comes only from books – old-school technology that remains as relevant today as it was when Gutenburg invented moveable type 550 years ago.
This information takes our companies from Good to Great; information that dispels The E-Myth; intelligence that brings our marketing efforts to The Tipping Point, or shows us how to harness The Wisdom of Crowds; stories that tell it Straight from the Gut or how to triumph in The Art of War.
No doubt you read business books, but how often have you finished one, then cast a glance around the room to share your insights with someone, only to be rebutted with, “I haven’t read that”?
Well, I’m delighted to announce a new initiative for all of us who wish we could read more, but need a little help with discipline; for those who want to build significant business relationships, not stacks of business cards; for those looking for a dash of fun in their business soup.
It’s called the Make It Business Book Club, and it launches November 1.
The premise is simple: Make It Business gets passionate business owners, professionals and executives in the same room discussing ideas. We use business books as the foundation on which to expand strategic thinking and connect with others in the same pursuit of success.
The Make It Business Book Club transforms the solitary act of reading into a powerful new way of networking that will help your business grow.
Our location partner, Blenz, which has 55 stores throughout BC, will allow us to run our Book Club on different days and at different times so that every entrepreneur can join a meeting that is convenient for business and family.
Each meeting will be hosted by a Make It Business Book Club volunteer facilitator – each one is chosen on the basis of their leadership in the business community. (If this interests you, please contact us.)
Our reading list is arranged into categories, so members will be able to read books according to their specific needs or interests.
We’re calling it a Coffeeshop MBA. It’s our contribution to entrepreneurial higher learning and it resonates strongly with Make It Business’s core mission: to inspire small business success.
Is there a cost? Yes, $120 a year – or $10 a month for a powerful way to improve your business.
There is, however, one caveat: we want only passionate entrepreneurs at the meetings. If you cannot commit to a minimum of four meetings a year, then don’t register. We’re serious about improving your business – are you?
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