So how do you know when it’s time to branch out and try something new?  I have plenty of friends who decided to chuck the corporate gig and work for themselves, and for a long time I never thought I’d be the type to try it but I find myself seriously entertaining the idea.  Not that I’d do anything right now, of course, but it’s intriguing to think about starting up a side consulting business.  My kids are not even in kindergarten yet but already we’ve started saving for college and the thought of contributing even more to those funds in the form of a side business is appealing.  Plus there’s the whole “being your own boss” notion, too.  So for those of you who have your own businesses – how did you decide it was time?  What advice do you have?  What lessons did you learn right off the bat?  Any and all input welcome!