Starting your own retail thrift and enjoying the financial benefits of ownership is certainly an appealing thought – especially if you are frustrated with the myriad of government regulations and/or the inherent unpredictability of donor giving. Retail thrift does provide a great opportunity for a bit more self–determination. Before you jump into business development, however, it is important to ask yourelf a few questions... the answers to which might well spell the difference between a successful venture, and failure.