I deal with many, many small businesses, and often pick up the pieces when they fail. My strongest advice would be to be very wary of signing a lease in the beginning. Many small businesses fail quickly, leaving the owner with catastrophic debt for having guaranteed a long term lease. Next, do not do your own payroll, have a reputable payroll service do that for you, and keep up with the 941 payments. At the same time, get a good bookkeeper. Finally, do not get involved with partners or private investors.
No partners and no warehouse; will be doing this out of home. No inventory to speak of. Will be getting parts from supply house. Hubs has his own tools already
Will definitely be looking into a payroll service despite the expense. Thanks!