To be safe , experts advise aspiring consultants to start small , as a side business , while continuing to work elsewhere full time . Journalist leaves TV to launch consulting business . Clients include Beverly Johnson , Boris Kodjoe , Nicole Ari Parker , Ron DeVoe , Jennifer Holliday . Her tips : Love your work , save money , find mentors , set goals , take breaks . Comment: Unemployment has increased number of less-than-qualified consultants .
Journalist leaves TV to launch consulting business . Clients include Beverly Johnson , Boris Kodjoe , Nicole Ari Parker , Ron DeVoe , Jennifer Holliday . Her tips : Love your work , save money , find mentors , set goals , take breaks . Comment: Unemployment has increased number of less-than-qualified consultants .