‘How to Get Started as a Consultant’ – ‘Mashable’

Jennifer Parris says, “Want to be a consultant? If you’re looking to switch career gears but still stay within your industry, a consulting job just might be for you. Here are tips showing you how to break into the consulting business.

Study the Industry: Sure, you’ve worked day in and day out as a marketing manager, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking a look at the bigger picture. Step back and assess the overall industry. See where changes could be made that would benefit a company and use those as an advantage when pitching for future projects”.