For many, the practical assistance and networks of the Commonwealth can give skills, lend advice and encourage enterprise.

From time to time, his father would drop in to lend advice and encouragement.

He couldn't have managed, he says, without other, established farmers lending him equipment, straw and advice.

Gunsaulus lent his enthusiasm, leadership and advice in the school's early years.

The younger engines can always rely on him to lend a listening ear and sympathetic advice.

He lends advice in a very constructive way.

He likes to remain positive constantly and is always ready to lend advice.

Although Merckx came for the day from Belgium to lend inspiration, encouragement and advice, it was not enough.

She has a crush on Toude and often lends her advice to him.

Tom Robb, a teacher for over 30 years, can lend advice on many technical problems.