Funded, practical workshops and experienced support for start-ups and small businesses.
About Business Catalyst
Practical business support for people starting, developing and growing a business
Starting or running a business can be exciting, rewarding and challenging. Whether you are exploring a new idea, preparing to become self-employed, launching your first business or looking to strengthen the foundations of an existing one, Business Catalyst is here to help.
Business Catalyst is a community ministry of Grace Church and it provides practical workshops, informal drop-in support and opportunities to learn from experienced business advice in a welcoming and supportive environment. It is led by Steve Utley.
Our aim is simple:
To help people develop the knowledge, confidence and practical understanding needed to make informed decisions and build sustainable businesses.
Upcoming Workshops
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.
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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.
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11 February 2027
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Please check back soon for more of our business support workshops.
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A Community Ministry of Grace Church Corfe Mullen
Business Catalyst is a community initiative of Grace Church and is offered as part of the church’s commitment to serving the local community through practical support, generous hospitality and a warm welcome.
The workshops are fully funded by Grace Church and are free to attend.
We believe that churches should be actively involved in the wellbeing of their communities. Work, enterprise and business can provide opportunities for individuals and families to develop skills, create employment, contribute to the local economy and build a sustainable future.
Business Catalyst is one way in which Grace Church seeks to share its experience and resources for the benefit of others.
Everyone is welcome, whatever their background, beliefs or stage of business development.
