"Main Street" has now become a generic term synonymous with U.S. small business in general. But for many entrepreneurs, the prospect of joining Main Street in its more literal meaning - i.e. the primary retail street of a village or town - still holds an enormous amount of appeal as a business venture. But how do you go about starting a retail business? Here are some steps that you will need to follow (from a business planning, structure, and legal perspective) to open and operate a successful retail operation. Read more...