Ever feel like the most current and fashionable person around you? By becoming a professional image consultant you can turn your talent and passion into a successful image consulting career while helping others put their best foot forward.

When I began an image consulting business over 18 years ago very few people even knew what an image consultant was. Over the years my image consultant business and image consultant training products have experienced many changes and I am enjoying the respect and credibility that this image consulting industry deserves. There are many words of advice that I can offer to people who want to become an Image Consultant and have a successful image consulting career.

Image Consultant Training Tip #1
This is the most important tip I can offer you so listen up! Research and compare several image consultant trainers. Just because someone charges the most does not mean that they are the best so beware! Ask for credentials and testimonials, shop and compare the image consultant training products they offer.

Image Consultant Training Tip #2
Join an accredited image consulting association like AICI. The image consulting business can be isolating because of how much time you work alone and having other image consultants to bounce ideas off of is a great resource.

Image Consultant Training Tip #3
Maintain excellent financial records, hire someone to help you or take a business course that will provide you with a solid business plan. Marketing and networking play an equal role in accomplishing the goals of a successful image consulting business. It takes a balancing act to incorporate both into a business plan, but thinking in terms of long term planning and maintaining momentum will help image consulting entrepreneurs develop strategies and stay in control.

Image Consultant Training Tip #4
Spend time each day growing your image consulting business. Research your target market and determine who your ideal client is. Email people, make cold calls, or offer to speak for various business and social groups. Getting your name in print is a good way to build awareness about your image consulting company. Take "before" and "after" shots of your initial clients (friends, family members, and office mates) so you'll have an image consulting portfolio to show off to prospective clients who may soon become your paying clients.

Image Consultant Training Tip #5
Consider having a trusted image consulting mentor. There are many image consultants that offer mentoring for a fee or if you have taken your image consultant training with them.

Image Consultant Training Tip #6
Take on-going image consultant training and courses that will help you grow your image consulting business. Discover multiple ways to create revenue.

Image Consultant Training Tip #7
Help others with some community work that showcases your image consulting business and benefits them as well. This creates goodwill in the community and will attract clients with ease. Remember your own image and maintain a professional appearance at all times. You are the best advertisement that you can make for your image consulting business and your ability to help others. Bear in mind the need to establish your reputation as a professional Image Consultant with professional Image Consulting abilities.

Image Consultant Training Tip #8
Have a clear plan for your business; consider how you want to brand your image consulting business. Consider your logo, business cards, letterhead, what colors you want to represent your image consulting business. Be careful not to lock yourself into a name that will not still work as your business grows. Example calling your company’ Pretty as a Rose Petal’ and try to approach a corporation for business.

Image Consultant Training Tip #9
Visualize yourself being successful! There is so much power in believing in you and being able to picture yourself as a Personal Image Consultant.

Image Consultant Training Tip #10
Most importantly, bear in mind that your first client is yourself. You cannot become a credible image consultant unless you project that image yourself. Start with yourself, gain experience through friends and family, get your name and reputation out there and soon enough, you'll be run off your feet dealing with paying clients seeking image consulting expertise.