this is tricky.i know some guy who left his job to work for his business full time after 3 years or so he had to close down his business.so for this i think you will have to consult a financial adviser to be in safe hands.and do a lot of research for good advisers some are not genuine.

work smart

@ sight you are the envy of many

If you have been this for one year and returns are encouraging and putting more time will even increase significanlty,do the maths.

If you find out committing full time - returns are higher than your salo - what sense will it make by continuing with your employment.
If not why not think of getting and training a help-hand.

@ Lyanne,

Impressive..

The thicker the thigh the sweeter the pie.

@Lyanne,@Pablo,@Kwanini - Giving your own experiences is invaluable. Much appreciated. @Lexus,@wanyo - Your thoughts and sobering outlook is noted. @General - I agree. Very inspiring.

@ Sight - Most ambitious individuals have dreams of setting up a business one day. The problem is that most of them either have no idea on what kind of business to start or don't have the entrepreneurial and management skills required. You have something that is already working and bringing in a steady income. I say plunge in my brother. But have a plan. Set aside enough cash to last the family atleast six months if something goes wrong,work out a business projection and see if addiitonal hours will automatically translate to additional business (and hence additional income),work out additional expenses (office,bills) etc. and then get into it.
Also ask yourself,given your qualifications and experience how easy/hard might it be for you to get a job in future if the situation dictates. The idea here is to never go back to being employed but the realities of life must be taken into consideration - especially if you have a family.