What’s it all about?
Starting or running a business can be exciting, rewarding—and at times overwhelming.
Whether you’re exploring a business idea, taking your first steps into self-employment or looking to strengthen an existing business, Business Catalyst exists to provide practical, independent support in a welcoming environment.
Hosted by Grace Church, Business Catalyst offers free workshops, drop-in sessions and mentoring designed to help you build confidence, develop your knowledge and make informed decisions for your business.
Our aim is simple: to help people flourish.
Learn from Experience
Starting or running a business can be exciting, rewarding—and at times overwhelming.
Whether you’re exploring a business idea, taking your first steps into self-employment or looking to strengthen an existing business, Business Catalyst exists to provide practical, independent support in a welcoming environment.
Hosted by Grace Church, Business Catalyst offers free workshops, drop-in sessions and mentoring designed to help you build confidence, develop your knowledge and make informed decisions for your business.
Our aim is simple: to help people flourish.
What we do.
Business Catalyst provides practical support through a range of workshops and informal drop-in sessions, including:
- Starting a Business
- Writing a Business Plan
- Understanding Business Finance
- Managing a Business
- Keeping Your Business on Track
- Using the Business Model Canvas
Workshops are practical, jargon-free and suitable for people at different stages of their business journey.
A Warm Welcome
Business Catalyst is one of Grace Church’s community initiatives.
There is no charge to attend our workshops or drop-in sessions. They are offered as part of our commitment to serving the local community with generosity, hospitality and practical care.
Whether you’re simply exploring an idea or already running a business, you’ll receive a warm welcome.
Dates
Details of forthcoming workshops and drop-in sessions will be published here.
Places are free, but booking may be required for some events due to limited numbers.
We look forward to welcoming you.
17 September 2026
Creating a Successful Business
A two hour workshop suitable for those starting a business, those leaving employment to run a business or those who have started a business and need to catch up on business fundamentals.
Booking open >> Here
22 October 2026
Planning a Successful Business
If you fail to plan you plan to fail! This saying has never been so true than when you start a business. People plan holidays and shopping trips yet miss the point of planning a business. Join us as we show you how to draw up a map for success.
19 November 2026
Managing a Successful Business
Ever growing lists, procrastination, difficulty prioritising and difficulty saying ‘No’?
Join us as we take you through a toolkit that will help you recover some of the time in your business. Learn how to work smarter, not harder. Booking Opening Soon.
10 December 2026
Business Finance Explored
What is the point of your business? Simply this – to make a profit. It doesn’t matter what your business does, or how much you enjoy it. If you are not making a profit, then you may just have an expensive hobby.
We want to help you get to know your numbers which will in turn help you grow and succeed. Booking Opening Soon.
2 January 2027
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Please check back soon for more of our business support workshops.
Booking Opening Soon.
11 February 2027
Workshop Title Coming Soon
Please check back soon for more of our business support workshops.
Booking Opening Soon.