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SME Exchange – Sustainability Networking Evening

September 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
£17.00 – £35.00

Be there for the first ever SME Exchange!
A brand‑new, panel‑led networking series from Merton Chamber bringing local small‑ and medium‑sized enterprises together for fast, actionable learning on the topics that matter—starting with Sustainability (Digital Tech and more to follow). Includes micro‑learning in every session.

Sustainability Unfiltered: What It Really Takes for SMEs to Make Change

Led by Bernice Choo and Rohit Maini, Business Clan (CSRA GOLD accredited)

🌱 Sustainability talk is everywhere, but what does meaningful change actually look like for small and medium-sized businesses?
Join us for a no-fluff, straight-talking panel that dives into the real-world challenges SMEs face on their sustainability journey. From tight budgets to conflicting priorities, we’re unpacking the hard truths, and exploring practical, scalable solutions that make a difference without derailing your business.

Panel spotlight covers how you tackle environment, community, philanthropy and workplace 
Walk away with insights, ideas, and a sense of what’s really possible not just what looks good in a CSR report.

We’ll finish with a guided visit to The Rooftop Farm: in small groups you’ll tour the ‘Mushroom Lab’ and ‘Urban Farm’, hear how the operation works, what’s growing now (and next), and their plans for the future.

Thursday 18 September, 5 pm–7 pm
The Fire Station Café, Wimbledon Quarter

Agenda for the Evening

5:00–6:00 PM – Drinks & finger-food networking

6:00–6:30 PM – Panel discussion & interactive micro-learning session

6:30–7:00 PM – Rooftop farm tour at Wimbledon Quarter

Keynote speaker:

Rohit Maini
MD of Business Clan & Apex Accountancy, Podcast Host of Everyday Empires

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Rohit Maini is a London-based chartered accountant, business advisor and Managing Director of Business Clan & Apex Accountancy, proudly serving 1,000+ clients in industries from skilled trades and film & TV, to property and recruitment. Everyday Empires was born out of his frequent contact with entrepreneurs who are successful without fitting into what the media portrays to be successful entrepreneurs, and his desire to share relatable stories of resilience, creativity and perseverance.
Panelist:
Bernice Choo
Marketing Strategist, Business Clan

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Since 2014, Bernice has been part of Business Clan, helping businesses uncover the root causes of their challenges and develop strategy-led solutions that embed sustainability into brand value and operations. Drawing on her experience with global brands like Nestlé and Coca-Cola, she now specialises in guiding SMEs to build powerful, competitive brands. Passionate about smart, sustainable growth, Bernice empowers businesses to make confident decisions and leave her workshops ready to elevate their brand.
Brendan O’Shea 
CEO, Just Clear®
In 2007, Irishman and former Commercial Banker Brendan O’Shea set out to build a planet-conscious business, founding Just Clear® in Kingston upon Thames with a single truck and a strong social and environmental purpose. What began as a small house clearance service quickly grew under his leadership into one of the UK’s largest clearance companies. Today, Just Clear® is nationally recognised for its pioneering low-carbon, ‘zero-to-landfill’ mission, carrying out hundreds of clearances each month while championing sustainability at the heart of the business.
Ruchi Aul  
Founder, Knowmera

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Ruchi Aul is the founder of Knowmera, a strategic insight and sustainability practice that helps brands use sustainability as a driver of growth and long-term value. With global experience across insight, brand strategy and marketing, she has worked with leading consumer brands to shape direction, unlock ideas and build commercially viable, impact-aware strategies. Passionate about helping SMEs and purpose-led businesses, Ruchi blends practical tools with progressive thinking. She helps such businesses leverage their agility, authenticity and stakeholder proximity to embed sustainability at the core of competitive, responsible growth.
Rahim Nurmohamed 
Director,  The White House Nursing Home

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Rahim Nurmohamed has been Director of The White House Nursing Home in New Malden for over two decades, during which time the home has earned a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rating. With 36 nursing beds, the home is recognised for its gold-standard end-of-life care and its holistic approach to supporting not only residents but also their families and friends. Under Rahim’s leadership, the team continually seeks ways to improve efficiency and enhance the quality of care, while embracing a strong sense of responsibility to the wider community and environment. Sustainability is central to this vision, with initiatives such as solar energy and extensive recycling already in place, alongside ongoing efforts to further reduce the home’s carbon footprint.

Secure your place now and kick off your SME Exchange journey with inspiration, connections—and plenty of drinks and nibbles to keep you fueled!

Sponsored by Wimbledon Quarter

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Date:
September 18
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost:
£17.00 – £35.00
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Fire Station Cafe 4 Queen’s Rd, London SW19 8ND

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The Fire Station Café
4 Queens Rd
London, SW19 8ND United Kingdom + Google Map
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