FAQs
About our service
IWORK4ME’s Business Coaches are individuals who have a background in business and life coaching. They have personal experience of being successfully self-employed. The team has an in-depth knowledge of the challenges faced by autistic people and has been working with clients since 2012 when IWORK4ME services went live.
No – there is no charge for our services.
Yes, our Business Coaches have extensive personal experience of self-employment.
No, IWORK4ME offers no direct funding support.
No – This is a unique service, because IWORK4ME has identified how important it is for clients to have ongoing support both during set up and beyond, clients will retain support from IWORK4ME for as long as is needed. We recognise that after business launch and as a client’s self-confidence grows it is likely that the need for support will diminish.
Yes, a formal diagnosis is required.
FAQs
About self-employment
IWORK4ME can arrange an appointment for you with an agency which specialises in advising people about benefit changes.
Over the years we have advised people with interests ranging from snake breeding to jewellery making. We will offer advice based on your interests, skills and commitment. Please note we will discourage you from embarking on a business venture which is illegal or simply not viable.
In your early meetings, we will help you prioritise which of your ideas to proceed with first. We do this by considering (with you) your interests, your past employment history, your current financial situation and your support network.
FAQs
Practical questions
Yes – we actively encourage you to bring along anybody you wish to bring to make you feel more comfortable at our meetings.
Meetings are attended by people from all over Scotland online via ZOOM app.
Typically, a meeting will last for 30 minutes and meetings usually take place every six to eight weeks, dependent upon the needs of the client.
Advice and information are online via ZOOM app. We operate an appointment system on Wednesdays. To make an appointment, or for further information about our service, please contact bryce@iwork4me.org.uk.