Catalyst Business Solutions

Great to see Isobel get some great coverage in the echo.

I was asked to make clothes after people saw my wedding outfit Woman realises her dream and opens her own shop designing clothes

Great to see my client Saima and her designer clothes shop getting some great publicity, after all her hard work.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/i-like-stop-need-go-29067669

Woman's designs 'like big brands' turn heads on Lodge Lane Saima Sherif began her own clothing brand due to popular demand

Our market looking beautiful in the sun - thanks to Andrea 😍 Spring has sprung! So see you on Saturday ♥️

30k funding.
1. Take eligibility Test (1 minute)
2. Take expression of Interest (2 mins)
Deadline Thursday
And if through apply.

The Fore | North West Summer 2024 Funding Round | The Fore is launching its North West Summer 2024 Funding Round. They are offering unrestricted grants of up to £30,000 to help small charities and social enterprises develop, grow or become more sustainable.

Launched the other day across LCR. Worth checking out for Social Enterprises.

Livv Investment | Social Investment In Merseyside Livv Investment

Great to see Kazem get some great media coverage.
I had nothing so I wanted to help others like me to thrive
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/nothing-wanted-help-others-like-28669203

I had nothing so I wanted to help others like me to thrive Kazem Ashourzadeh works to help others thanks to support he himself has received

Great feedback from Kazem who runs Mr Boy Cookery Food CIC.
I am writing regarding Darren Guy and the business support he has given me. I was really struggling during lockdown with no benefits or furlough. I set up a food business selling takeaway from my home. Darren firstly supported me to register my business with the council for Food Hygiene and then got me onto a funded food hygiene course. He promoted my business locally through social media and word of mouth to get me more customers. When we came out of lockdown he connected me to a local food and craft market Granby Street Market for me to launch my business more publicly. He gave me a lot of support in development during this time and in promoting my name and business throughout the community.

Later I decided I wanted to support people who like me who live in the UK because of forced migration from their home country. I developed the idea to do cooking classes with displaced people. Darren spent a lot of time with me looking at the right business structure for my project. He helped me to get the articles of association in place to make a Community Interest Company, helped me find a good bank and signposted me to lots of funding. I am now in the second year of running this business and have provided lots of support and cooking classes to local people, it is going from strength to strength. Although my initial support with Darren is over he has been still sending me information to help me to develop my project. He connected me with local organisation 4Wings for a big catering job, signposted me to CIC accounting training and has connected me with another local business supporter who is going to help me secure more funding.

He is basically always on hand thinking about opportunities that might benefit me and signposting me to them. I know he does this with countless other businesses in our community, helping people to thrive. I would basically never have had the opportunity to set up and grow a business in

Just wishing everyone all the very best for Christmas and Happy New Year. I hope whatever you are doing you can have a good break. Hoping to run a few new 'on demand' courses in the new year.
All the best.

Great to see Catalyst client Barry and Mindset Matters CIC. Making the local news. Barry never stops and is making a real impact in the community's he is working in whilst making bigger and bigger plans.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/man-who-escaped-life-crime-28283573

Man who escaped life of crime and addiction wants to help others Barry Marsden hit rock bottom before decided to turn his life around

“Darren is someone who gets things done.”
“I can’t recommend Darren strongly enough to every start up and budding entrepreneur.”
Nikola
Miki Pizzas

Great to see my client Nik, going from Strength to Strength.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/im-chasing-dream-pizza-stall-28254217?utm_source=mynewsassistant.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=embedded_search_item_mobile

I'm chasing my dream with pizza stall in heart of Concert Square Nikola Krastevski started out with a market stall but is growing his business all the time

Just managed to make a boring subject 'Tax, Book and Record Keeping etc' for soul traders and Ltd's interesting. 'excellent, learned so much and all very useful, give me more'. 'friendly, accessible, informative, interesting and explained clearly'. Despite 13 people not showing still had 20 in the room. 10am to 1pm and had to force them leave.
It's not difficult to make info that worries people, Interesting, engaging & informative.

Running this session only a few places left.
An exciting and interactive workshop on
Tax, Expenses, record and bookeeping.
Friday 8th December. 10am to 1pm. .

Places Limited.

Here’s what I will cover:
What is bookkeeping and why is it important?
First steps when managing your accounts
What expenses can you claim ?
What taxes do you need to pay?
Bank Accounts
What records do I need to keep and for how long?
How cloud accounting software can help you
Bookeeping Exercise.
Top Tips on what you can claim.

Tax, Expenses, Record and Bookeeping. Top tips and how to stay on top of your accounts

Date: Fri, Dec 8 • 10:00 GMT

Location: 129d Lodge Lane, Toxteth, L8 0QF

Tax, Expenses, Record and Bookeeping. Top tips and how to stay on top of your accounts Get ready to master your finances at the Tax, Expenses, Record and Bookkeeping event; learn top tips and tricks to stay on top of your accou

Great to see another of my clients make the local news.
Vincent has had many battles but has worked his socks off, making his business work.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/man-who-in-out-trouble-28114132

Man who was 'in and out' of trouble inspired by unusual trade Vincent Snowball was inspired to learn how to upcycle furniture when he was just 19

'I just want to say thank you for everything you are doing to help me. Ur very kind person and I’m glad that I know someone like you'.
Great coverage in the Echo of my business client Tigist, the work she does in the community and her amazing 'Pure Ethiopian Coffee'. Now a regular at Granby Street Market and Lark Lane Farmers Market.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/mum-helps-others-settle-liverpool-28112305

Mum helps others settle into Liverpool after setting up business Tigist Mehari helps other women sharing her experiences making them feel welcome into the Liverpool 8 community

'Hi Darren, hope you’re well. I would like to thank you my banner was delivered. I wasn’t home but now I saw, and it is a beautiful.'🤩
Some decent prices for quality marketing materials from Chris and his company SWIPE RIGHT.

Tonight 7pm. The amazing Ruvimbo

Catalyst lovely business client Tigist will be farmers market for the first time tomorrow. Serving her amazing Home Brewed Ethiopian Coffee. If you can pop along, say hello.

Real leather bags 4 women & men, various sizes from £10 to £15 from my client Ali and His ZamZam Store.
07543 816535

Ever thought about setting up a social enterprise. I'm running 2 sessions.

Spellow Lane 10 - 12 . Thinking of starting a business?

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thinking-of-starting-a-business-tickets-727413532457?aff=oddtdtcreator

Speke - Thinking of starting a business?
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thinking-of-starting-a-business-tickets-727419610637?aff=oddtdtcreator

Help Gum Chums CIC raise awareness of the importance of dental hygiene to our kids.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/TheGumChumsClubCIC?utm_term=DrQ6GwmN5

Help raise £1000 to educate CHILDREN about the importance of DENTAL HYGIENE. Can you help us raise money for a book launch set to take place in central library? Weʼre raising money to educate CHILDREN about the importance of DENTAL HYGIENE. Can you help us raise money for a book launch set to take place in central library?. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

Catalyst business client Nu has this amazing event at Granby Winter Garden this Saturday. Booking is essential.

This Sunday palm house. Free event hosted by local businesses.

Great to see Catalyst business clients Mohamed and Tarbinda new Pakistani/Indian Halal takeaway 'Noor' on Lodge Lane. When I visit them the food gets my tastebuds stirring and my tummy rumbling. Can't wait to go back.

Happy to be supporting this amazing free festival tomorrow and Sunday and to see the businesses I been supporting running stalls here for the first time. Good luck to you all, and I hope all your hard work pays off. You should always be proud of yourself for your achievements.

Catalyst business client Claire and Fem de la Femme who are already running hugely successful comedy nights at the Everyman are now running comedy workshops. This Saturday .

Brill to see my multi talented business support client is launching her new workshops Today