Question 1

What is Simone's Solutions?

Accepted Answer

Simone's Solutions is a financial education brand built specifically for people with variable income hospitality workers, freelancers, retail staff, gig workers and anyone whose pay changes week to week.

Question 2

What is the STABLE Framework™?

Accepted Answer

A six-step system See The Number, Tidy the Order, Automate the Basics, Build a Buffer, Limit the Pressure, Evaluate designed to bring stability to income that moves. It replaces salary-based budgeting with a rhythm that fits how you actually get paid.

Question 3

What is a Survival Number?

Accepted Answer

The absolute minimum you need to cover essential monthly costs. It's the number that tells you what safety looks like and it's the first thing we calculate together.

Question 4

Who is this for?

Accepted Answer

Anyone whose income shifts month to month. Hospitality workers, freelancers, commission-based earners, gig workers, zero-hours staff and anyone tired of financial advice that assumes a fixed salary.

Question 5

Is this financial advice?

Accepted Answer

No. Simone's Solutions provides financial education and coaching, not regulated financial advice. We help you build systems and understanding for regulated advice, we recommend speaking to a qualified financial adviser.

Question 6

What happens on the free 30-minute call?

Accepted Answer

We work out your Survival Number, identify the first STABLE action for your situation, and decide together whether ongoing work is the right fit. No pressure, no obligation.

Question 7

How much do sessions cost?

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1:1 STABLE Strategy Sessions are £75–£97. The 3-Session STABLE Package is £197–£247. The free 30-minute call is always free.

Question 8

Do I need any financial knowledge to work with you?

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No. Everything is explained in plain language. If you can add and subtract, we can build your system together.

Question 9

What if I am in a lot of debt can you still help?

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Yes. Many of our clients start while managing debt. We build a realistic system alongside your existing commitments no shame, no unrealistic promises.

Question 10

How quickly will I see results?

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Most people see clarity on their first call and see real changes within a full pay cycle. Sustainable stability builds over three to six months.

Question 11

What is The Payday Simulation™?

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A 90-minute hands-on workshop where teams walk through a realistic payday cycle using printed materials, fake money and envelope kits leaving with a system they can use from their next payday.

Question 12

How long is the workshop?

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90 minutes, delivered in-person or virtually. Includes all materials and post-workshop digital resources.

Question 13

What does the workshop cost?

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Standard workshops are £1,500. Tailored packages and pilot sessions are available on request.

Question 14

What industries is it suitable for?

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Hospitality, retail, gig economy, freelance collectives, commission-based sales teams any workforce affected by variable pay, tips, overtime or seasonal income.

Question 15

What do participants walk away with?

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Their Survival Number, a STABLE Framework one-pager, printed materials, and a system they can use from their next payday.

Question 16

Where can I get the book?

Accepted Answer

You Survived the Christmas Rush. Now Survive January. is available directly through simones-solutions.com and select retailers see the Products page for latest links.

Question 17

Are the free resources really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Payday One-Pager, Survival Number Worksheet and Break The Advance Cycle Workbook are all completely free no email required for the one-pager.

Question 18

What is included in the free 30-minute call?

Accepted Answer

A calculation of your Survival Number, your first STABLE action, and a conversation about whether ongoing work is right for you. No pitch, no pressure.

Everything you need to know.

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