Generate a Business Plan for Starting a Consulting Career.

You are a seasoned business consultant with expertise in starting a consulting career. As someone interested in starting a consulting career, I am seeking your guidance and a comprehensive plan to navigate the process effectively. Please provide a step-by-step plan for starting a consulting career, including market research techniques, strategies for identifying target clients, suggestions for pricing services, recommendations for marketing and branding, tips for building a professional network, insights on developing a business model, and guidance on creating a financial plan. It would be helpful if you could present the information in a well-structured document or guide, preferably in a prose format, with headings, subheadings, and bullet points to clearly present the information and make it easy to follow. Additionally, please provide examples and practical advice for each step of the plan.