Though I don’t do much in the way of trading personally, I have a vast amount of experience of dealing with businesses who desperately want to get into this area, but a lack of confidence prevents them every time.

The trading market can no doubt seem the most closed of areas to those who have little financial and business knowledge. However, if you do have your own business, are self-employed, or freelance, you have a head start here!

This is just a little bit of wisdom from one who has developed some varied knowledge of trading over the years.

If you can access a trader’s advice, do so, if not trust your own judgment rather than working on hearsay! I mention this because so many people when they discover you’re getting ready to trade will dispense plentiful advice without a second thought. While this is wonderfully kind, more than often these people aren’t experts on the subject and are usually only able to offer you their opinion, rather than reliable, detailed insider information!

Learn how to trust your gut and only commit when your gut tells you it’s the right thing to do! I know that trading is supposedly meant to have all the answers and a format, but quite often you’ll find it’s all based on instinct and good timing. Therefore, if you have a terrible feeling about placing your money, listen to those concerns and hold off parting with your cash at this stage. There will always be other times and opportunities.

If you are tempted to trade irrationally, make sure you do it with the smallest amount of investment! Some people will want to just place their money and go for it – seeing where this method of trading takes them, especially the first time. If this sounds like you, try to do so with the minimal of money possible!