Sowing the Seeds of Success: Precious’s Restart Story

At Workpays, we are committed to helping people unlock their full potential, whether that's gaining new skills, growing a business, or landing their ideal job. For Precious Bassey, joining the Restart Scheme through Workpays was the turning point she needed to revive and grow her gardening business.

The Challenge

Precious Bassey had been working hard to expand her gardening business, Gardning with Precious, but found herself struggling to make progress. She was referred to Workpays via the Job Centre through the Restart Scheme after being deemed to be in non-profitable self-employment.

Precious faced a number of challenges, including a lack of funds to purchase essential gardening equipment, limited resources for marketing, and uncertainty around how to effectively advertise her services. Without the right tools and support, her business was at risk of being left behind.

The Support

Workpays provided Precious with tailored one-to-one support through the Restart Scheme. Her Employment Coach, Darren, worked closely with her to provide both practical and strategic guidance.

Workpays helped Precious access funding to purchase the gardening equipment she needed to carry out her work. She was also given access to resources for designing and purchasing marketing materials to help promote her services in the community.

On the business side, Darren provided valuable advice on managing her account, helping her set competitive rates while still remaining profitable. Darren believed in her vision and stood by her every step of the way, becoming a trusted advisor throughout her journey.

The Impact

Thanks to the support received from Workpays and Darren, Precious has been able to breathe new life into her business. What was once a struggling business is now a thriving local service, founded on her passion for horticulture.

Not only does she have the tools needed to grow her business, but also the confidence and clarity to manage her work-life balance, spending more quality time with her family while continuing to do what she loves.

In Precious’s Words

“Workpays has helped revive my business in horticulture, giving me much-needed support in many different aspects to help me not only survive but thrive.”

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