The Masterclass Series

The first of its kind in Merton, Love Wimbledon and Merton Chamber of Commerce present an exclusive masterclass series for businesses to learn, engage and discover tangible solutions to pressing business challenges. World class speakers and local experts share their perspectives for how to navigate a range of issues and opportunities facing businesses today.

MANAGING BUSINESS IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

Can you recession-proof your business?

With the UK potentially entering its longest recession since records began, many businesses are facing rising costs, a drop in confidence and difficult decisions ahead. Whether it’s business finance, leadership psychology or transformative innovation, there are solutions to successfully navigate the future.

Join us for the first in the Masterclass Series for an up close and personal discussion with guest speakers.

About our Speakers:

• Michael Martin, Financial Journalist and Founder of Cannizaro Planning
  • Michael Martin has been a financial advisor for almost 25 years. He is a FT columnist and has written for numerous other publications: The Times, The Independent, additionally a frequent contributor to the Telegraph Money Expert column. He has appeared on many finance panels, FT weekend Festival and others. He has recently established his own firm, Cannizaro Planning, which guides Private Clients to achieve their financial goals.
• Al Grljevic, Chief Operating Officer, Domestic & General
  • Al joined Domestic and General in November 2021 and is now responsible for the Operations, Transformation and Real Estate across all markets. Al is passionate about innovation, operational disruption, and transformational growth. Prior to joining, Al held several senior roles within the publishing, fintech, media and travel sectors
• Monica Hunter, Executive Business Coach
  • Monica Hunter is an executive and business mindset coach who supports leaders and entrepreneurs in creating the businesses and lives they desire. She is an ICF accredited coach and has a wealth of experience in business, having worked in senior positions for large organisations such as BT, Informa and Inmarsat. She holds an MBA from Warwick Business School, and is a promoter of curiosity, play and joy in life.

Why you should attend:

• Learn practical solutions from experts in their field to manage your business through economic uncertainty
• Gain insight on how to adopt a mindset to navigate difficult times, embrace change and remain agile
• Enjoy drinks and canapés while you network with other Merton decision makers and business owners

If you would like to submit a question to our panel in advance please email it to caroline@mertonchamber.co.uk

Chamber Patron members Hartley Fowler Chartered Accountants and Morr & Co will be joining our panel members for questions from the audience.

Thanks to funding from the London Borough of Merton, this event is brought to local businesses by Love Wimbledon and Merton Chamber of Commerce at a special rate.  An event of this calibre would normally start at £75 per person.