Abstract: A method and system for the management of the provision of advice and services and in particular to consultancy services managed and provided via the Internet or any other public Internet type network. The method comprises the steps of receiving requests from a plurality of participants including an advice provider and at least one user for access to a conferencing event. The identity of each participant is checked and a conferencing space is established in which each participant is able to communicate with each other participant. The charge for the conferencing event is debited from prearranged users' accounts.