My suggestion is to go to Amazon and buy one or two of the books that focus on starting a retail business so that you get a good feel for all that is involved.

Then, once you have read these, determine how you want to market your store. Being able to attract customers cost effectively is key to running a profitable retail business. Knowing where and how to market your store is crucial.

Hope this helps!

Joe Reuth
http://www.retailbusinessowner.com