Basic Rule of Consulting: If you can not improve the clients condition, don't take his money. Get a replacement client PDQ; find a way to exit this engagement

Basic Rule of Consulting: If you can not improve the clients condition, don't take his money. Get a replacement client PDQ; find a way to exit this engagement gracefully. Incidentally, finding clients who display a high caliber of business acumen and success, can be hard. It's also well worth looking for.