If you’re working full-time but are considering starting a business, here are four top tips to help you make the transition.

Step one: Do your research

Before you take a leap of faith, learn as much as you can about your selected industry.

(It’s surprising how often we meet clients who are planning to start businesses in industries in which they have no previous experience.)

Talk to business owners currently in the industry or, if you can, look to do some part-time or casual work on the weekend in a similar business. This way you can get an understanding of the nuts and bolts of your chosen industry.