MVC May 2026 Networking Breakfast

Welcome to Mole Valley Chamber, the leading business networking organisation in Mole Valley. Our aim is to support, promote and develop the interests of all businesses in the local area.By bringing local businesses, organisations and entrepreneurs together, we are an active force and major influence in the business community within Mole Valley.The Chamber is dedicated to support all business types, irrespective of size. From sole traders through to specialist retailers, national organisations and global blue-chip companies, we support and help our members' businesses thrive through our range of networking events, social functions and conferences. We issue regular business news updates and local information to keep you informed about important events and activities.The Mole Valley Chamber is affiliated to the Surrey Chamber of Commerce, giving our members access to an even wider range of events, at preferrred rates.

Mole Valley Chamber

A Mole Valley Chamber Business Networking Event

The Watermill

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We are delighted to invite you to Mole Valley Chamber's monthly networking breakfast. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local businesses, enjoy a delicious breakfast, and gain valuable insights from our inspiring attendees.

<h3>Protecting the business you’ve worked so hard to build</h3>Join Vicky Simpson from <a href="https://www.clerion.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" title="https://www.clerion.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Clerion Consultants</a> for a practical and thought-provoking session exploring the hidden risks that can quietly undermine even the most successful businesses.Vicky is a valued member of the Mole Valley Chamber of Commerce community and works closely with founders, directors and professional advisers to help businesses strengthen their structure, governance and long-term resilience.In this session, Vicky will share real-world examples of businesses that faced costly disruption – not because the business itself was failing, but because key legal, operational or strategic foundations were missing or overlooked.From shareholder agreements and succession planning to digital continuity, contracts and founder dependency, this talk will help business owners identify the questions they should be asking before problems arise.What will the talk cover?During the session, attendees will explore:<ul><li>The five critical questions every business owner should be asking</li><li>Common governance and continuity gaps that create hidden risk</li><li>Real-life case studies where poor preparation led to major financial and operational consequences</li><li>What buyers, lenders and investors often look for behind the scenes</li><li>How to reduce founder dependency and improve long-term business value</li><li>Why “we’ve always done it this way” can become an expensive assumption</li><li>Practical steps to strengthen resilience without overcomplicating the business</li></ul>Vicky will also introduce Clerion’s structured diagnostic approach, designed to help businesses understand where vulnerabilities exist and how to prioritise the right actions.What attendees will gainAttendees will leave with:<ul><li>Greater clarity on the risks that often go unnoticed in growing businesses</li><li>A better understanding of governance, continuity and business readiness</li><li>Practical ideas to strengthen resilience and protect long-term value</li><li>Insight into how to prepare a business for growth, funding, succession or exit</li><li>A clearer picture of what “good” looks like when building a business designed to last</li></ul>Who should attend?This session is ideal for:<ul><li>Business owners and founders</li><li>SME directors and leadership teams</li><li>Professional advisers supporting SMEs</li><li>Businesses planning for growth, investment or exit</li><li>Companies reviewing governance, succession or continuity planning</li><li>Anyone responsible for protecting the long-term future of a business</li></ul>Whether your business is scaling quickly, preparing for succession, or simply overdue for a “health check”, this session will provide valuable perspective and actionable insight.About the speakerVicky Simpson is COO &amp; Consultant at <a href="https://www.clerion.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" title="https://www.clerion.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Clerion Consultants</a>, where she works with business owners and professional advisers to help organisations become more resilient, better structured and strategically prepared for the future.Known for her practical and commercially grounded approach, Vicky helps businesses identify hidden vulnerabilities across governance, ownership, contracts, continuity and succession planning – turning complexity into clear, actionable priorities.As a member of the Mole Valley Chamber of Commerce, Vicky is passionate about supporting SMEs and helping founders build businesses that are not only commercially successful, but structurally strong too.

7:30am arrival for an 8:00am breakfast which will finish at 9:30am.Ticket Sales for this Event will end at 5:00pm on Tuesday 19 May.Bookings must be made and paid-for online ahead of the event.What's the refund policy? Places are limited, and events are usually oversubscribed. Please give two working days’ notice via email for a refund* or you’ll be required to pay for your place in full.*Eventbrite booking fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or there are duplicate charges.We do hope you will join us, and look forward to seeing you there!

Agenda

This is where you'll be welcomed as you step into the venue by chamber staff. Once you are settled in you'll have the chance to mingle and make connections with other businesses and organisations. It is always relaxed and friendly, everyone is welcome.

Arrival, Welcome, Coffee and Networking

Now we have one-minute rounds where you can showcase your business and find out what others in the room do. If you've not done a one minute round (or 60 seconds) before, no need to worry, we will help you.

One-Minute Round 

This is where our guest speaker has a chance to address the breakfast attendees with a subject of their choice. We always aim to either educate, motivate and inspire during these talks.  We often have speakers talk on their specialist area, talking about perhaps challenges they have had in business or giving advice that benefits at all. We also regularly have inspirational speakers who have a story to tell, it might be about their life or about their career, or of course, both!

Guest Speaker

Once the speaker is finished there is time for questions. This is then followed by more networking before closing the meeting at 9:30 am. An attendee list is emailed with contact details giving them the opportunity to connect and follow up with 1-2-1s with the people they have met at the breakfast networking.

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