Choose a good Forex or Futures broker

If you have enough money,try to open a small live account with several brokers. Then test them against each other.Watch the spreads during news times drawdown or slippage. Some brokers work better for some day trading styles. Other brokers work better with other longer term trading styles.Check their about pages and see how long they have been in business,there are some who are not reputable and can take you money.