Owned and operated one during the late 70' s till 80? Had other sporting goods in it too. Jimmy Carter was president. Interest rates hit 25%, gasoline rationing, and hard times. Guess thats why it didn' t work out. My advise is to carry some fishing stuff and maybe black powder stuff too. Do your research. Don' t carry the stuff the local Walmart does because you can' t compete. Be a specialty pro shop. Also have a range, even if its a short one so the customers can try out your bows. Make sure you have the ability to paper tune bows and test their speed. Fletch your own arrows and offer the customer the chance to pick out his own colors of fletching.

With interest rates at an all time low, it might be worth the venture. I' d certainly get my Dad involved because without him, you probably won' t find a bank to back you. (Sorry, but young adults normally don' t get much respect in the business world). Hope this helps.

Bob
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