Next Monday night I’m hosting an “office party” for all of my entrepreneurial clients who never get to go to office parties or company picnics. Depending on your point of you, this could be sad or lucky.

In addition to providing a traditional get-together in a nontraditional way, it’s my way of expressing gratitude to a remarkable group of women. My apartment community has a luxurious Club Room, pool and patio area where we will gather.

Entrepreneurs don’t get to have these corporate ‘perks’ so I’m making up the occasion to entertain. Besides, I value my clientele so highly that not only do I want to express my appreciation through celebration, but I also want to give them the opportunity to meet each other. As I continue to navigate my way in the social media world, I recognize that my greatest strength is actually social networking LIVE–another advantage of this fun event.

Since there is no hierarchy among this group, there will be no office politics to contend with, no behaviors to be gossiped about over the water cooler the next day, just laid back fun, mingling and new friends to be made.