"Never Enough Money" wrote in message
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I'm in my early 50's and have been a programmer, designer, and manger
of same for almost 30 years. I feel it's time for a change but still
have to pay a mortgage and 3 kids in college.

I'd love to open a Woodcrat store. Does anyone have any idea how much I
could take home? I know it depends on location, location, location, and
other things like the qulaity of help, etc. But are we talking $40K and
that's a struggle or $400K? What should be my expectations?

Interesting. My wife thinks I should do the same. But I keep hoping
to write the next PKZIP instead. ;-) Then I could buy a store & not
have to share it with anyone...

IIRC the Small Business Administration (SBA) has a program where
retired business execs talk to and perhaps mentor those wanting to
start a small business. I talked with a couple of them about 8 years
ago when I attempted a small business. I suggest you look them up
as a source of possible good advice.

Good Luck!

-- Mark