Quick Fire Questions
Why was I referred?
You have been recognised as someone who wants to build confidence, learn basic digital skills, or explore earning online in a safe and supportive environment.
Do I have to start a business?
No. There is no obligation to start a business. If you decide this isn’t right for you, you can stop at any time.
Will this affect my benefits?
No. This service does not affect your benefits in any way.
Is this confidential?
Yes. No personal information is stored or shared.
How long are the sessions?
Each session is personalised to your needs. Scheduled phone or online meetings usually last up to 30 minutes.
Support is offered in 6–8 simple steps, but everyone moves at their own pace. There is no pressure to continue if it doesn’t feel right for you.
General FAQ
Who it’s for
This free, one‑to‑one support programme is for people who want to explore earning online but don’t know where to start.
It is designed for individuals who:
- Have low digital confidence
- Have little or no money to invest
- Feel overwhelmed by online tools
- Need patient, step‑by‑step support
- Struggle to access traditional business support
- Prefer practical learning rather than theory
It is designed for individuals who:
- Have low digital confidence
- Have little or no money to invest
- Feel overwhelmed by online tools
- Need patient, step‑by‑step support
- Struggle to access traditional business support
- Prefer practical learning rather than theory
Who it helps
We specialise in supporting people who are:
- Long‑term unemployed
- Carers
- Women returning to work
- People with low digital literacy
- Anyone who feels they “don’t know enough” to start
- Long‑term unemployed
- Carers
- Women returning to work
- People with low digital literacy
- Anyone who feels they “don’t know enough” to start
What we do
We provide friendly online support using video calls, messaging, and simple digital tools to help you:
- Understand basic online income options
- Build essential digital skills
- Set up simple tools (email, Canva, profiles, etc.)
- Create your first small online offer
- Take first steps toward earning
- Build confidence and reduce overwhelm
- Learn at your own pace
Sessions are gentle, supportive, and tailored to each individual.
- Understand basic online income options
- Build essential digital skills
- Set up simple tools (email, Canva, profiles, etc.)
- Create your first small online offer
- Take first steps toward earning
- Build confidence and reduce overwhelm
- Learn at your own pace
Sessions are gentle, supportive, and tailored to each individual.
What we don’t do
We do not provide formal business training
We do not offer financial or legal advice
We do not replace employability programmes
We do not provide paid employment
We do not guarantee income
We do not require commitment or paperwork
We complement — not replace — existing support services.
If you need formal business training, financial advice, or employability support, I can help signpost you to the appropriate organisations.
We do not offer financial or legal advice
We do not replace employability programmes
We do not provide paid employment
We do not guarantee income
We do not require commitment or paperwork
We complement — not replace — existing support services.
If you need formal business training, financial advice, or employability support, I can help signpost you to the appropriate organisations.
Why organisations refer to us
Partner organisations refer people because we:
- Fill a gap in early‑stage digital confidence building
- Offer patient, one‑to‑one support that larger programmes cannot
- Help people who don’t feel “ready” for mainstream services
- Build confidence, independence, and basic digital capability
- Provide a completely free and accessible option
- Fill a gap in early‑stage digital confidence building
- Offer patient, one‑to‑one support that larger programmes cannot
- Help people who don’t feel “ready” for mainstream services
- Build confidence, independence, and basic digital capability
- Provide a completely free and accessible option
If you recognise yourself in any of the above and feel anxious, stuck, or left behind in the digital world, I’d be very happy to support you.
Book a free, no‑obligation 1‑to‑1 session to talk things through and see if this support is right for you.
* No commitment. No cost. Stop at any time
* This service is independent and person‑centred
I look forward to hearing from you,
Marilyn
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