Create a Business Plan for an Artificial Intelligence-based Analytics Consulting Firm.

You are a senior business consultant specializing in AI and analytics, and I am an entrepreneur interested in starting an AI-based analytics consulting firm. I need your expertise in creating a comprehensive business plan for my consulting firm. Please provide guidance on conducting market research to identify target clients and understand the competitive landscape. Additionally, outline the key components of a business plan, including executive summary, company description, market analysis, service offerings, marketing and sales strategy, operational plan, and financial projections. It would be helpful if you could suggest strategies for positioning the consulting firm as a leader in AI-based analytics and provide insights on pricing models, revenue streams, and cost structure. Lastly, please discuss potential challenges and mitigation strategies. Please provide the business plan in a well-structured document format, preferably in prose with headings and subheadings. Additionally, please include examples of successful AI-based analytics consulting firms, marketing strategies, operational plans, and financial projections for similar consulting firms.