11. Gardening: In the past decade the demand for



gardening consultants has blossomed into a $1

million-a-year business. Not only are businesses

hiring gardening consultants; so are people who

are too busy to take care of their gardens at

home.

12. Grantsmanship: Once you learn how to write a

grant proposal, you can name your own price.

13. Human resources: As long as businesses have

people problems and they always will, consultants

in this field will enjoy a never-ending supply of

corporate clients, both large and small. People-

problem prevention programs could include

teaching employees to get along with others,

respect and even violence prevention in the

workplace.

14. Insurance: Everyone needs insurance, and

everyone needs an insurance consultant to help

them find the best plan and pricing for them.

15. Marketing: Can you help a business write a

marketing plan? Or do you have ideas that you

feel will help promote a business? If so, why not

try your hand as a marketing consultant?

16. Payroll management: Everyone needs to get

paid. By using your knowledge and expertise in

payroll management, you can provide this service

to many businesses, both large and small.

17. Public relations: Getting good press coverage

for any organization is a real art. When an

organization finds a good PR consultant, they

hang on to them for life!

18. Publishing: If you're interested in the

publishing field, then learn everything you can

and you, too, can be a publishing consultant. A

publishing consultant usually helps new ventures

when they are ready to launch a new newspaper,

magazine, newsletter--and even websites and

electronic newsletters.

19. Taxes: With the right marketing and business

plan (and a sincere interest in taxes), your

career as a tax consultant can be very lucrative.

A tax consultant advises businesses on the legal

methods to pay the least amount of tax possible.

20. Writing services: Anything related to the

written word will always be in demand. Find your

specialty in the writing field, and the sky will

be the limit!

Depending on your profession, you may need

special certification or a special license before

you can begin operating as a consultant. Do your

research now.