If you’re thinking about wading into entrepreneurship for the first time, keeping your day job is a great way to test the waters without making a full-time commitment. Being a small business owner is a tall task and it’s not for everyone, so testing your concept first can be a good idea. That way, if you find that it’s not for you, your finances are still in good shape. But doing two jobs at once can be demanding and may ultimately hurt your business if you don’t have the energy to devote to growth.

So should you quit your day job before you start a business? CNBC Select breaks down what you need to know below.

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