My best suggestion is to get the financial/business facts from a shop owner out of your area who is willing to divulge her secrets, including reps, addresses, etc. My partners and I did this and was the best money we spent. My other main suggestion is to remember that it is not play time--you will work long hours. And you must have reliable staff. Plus, I would think at this time a bushel of money. Fabric companies will want cash until you establish a track record. I would think that it will take over $100,000 now to establish a fully stocked store. We did it on $40,000, but that was in the mid-70s. Oh, another thing, never agree to pay a percentage of gross to a landlord. This will take the heart right out of your earnings. Find a location that is easy to get to and has walk-by traffic with NO percentage of gross. If I can help any other way, you can contact me by private message. Good luck.
SandyQuilter