31.   But employees at Sonalysts, a software and consulting company in Waterford, Conn., know otherwise.

32.   But like law firms and brokerage houses, consulting companies have been hard put to compete in the new high-tech economy.

33.   But Lorraine Shanley, a principal in the book industry consulting company Market Partners, noted that many books were given away or never read.

34.   But Valerie Frederickson, president of a Menlo Park career management consulting company, thinks that there is still a need.

35.   Charlie Robertson, analyst for London consulting company Hilfe Ltd., said Yavlinsky is the most popular of the reformist politicians.

36.   Consulting companies are among the main beneficiaries of the growth, as demand soars from corporations that are in need of skilled help.

37.   Consulting companies have experimented widely with knowledge networks.

38.   Consulting companies like Renaissance supply technicians and computer experts who come up with plans for new or improved computer systems.

39.   Cook, who owns a consulting company in New York City, recommends that companies bridge the gap by giving all their employees stock options.

40.   Currently, Ambassador Young oversees his global policy and strategy consulting company, GoodWorks International.