I've been around the shop that I frequent enough to know that customers don't want to see the usual helpers, they want to see the owner, or someone with a real stake in the place. The owner is there just about all the time during open hours, which makes a difference. The less help you hire, the more money in your pocket. I would STRONGLY recommend working in a shop if you can, before you open your own. You will gain respect from your customers if you can do all the work on their bows by yourself. You are going to be young when you start, so you need all the advantage you can get in the respect department.

I love archery, but I sure don't want a shop!