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I would suggest you work for somebody in the business for a few years to get a feel for what your up against. I did it for 14 years and it was tough-that was before the internet. Be aware your parts cost will be just about the same as what a customer can buy it for online-there just isn't a lot of mark up. You will be paying for inventory up front, keeping it on the shelf on your dime and possibly eating it if you warranty a part that the manufacturer deems it not defective. If you live in an area where people are willing to pay a little more for convenience and you can get enough foot traffic it can work. Employees can be your greatest asset or greatest liability-its also much harder to get rid of poor employees now days. Figure whatever the hourly salary is actual employee cost will be at least 2X what you are paying. Be aware its not a 9 to 5 job and there are few if any days off. Once you get established things do get easier and the Distributers will work with you on price and support.
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