Firstly you need to do research as to the location, the rent and rates of the building, whether there are any other stores in the area. There is not alot of profit margin in candy, you need to sell a lot of them to make it worth while. Youll need to find wholesalers for your stock, buy weighing scales, display boxes packing bags and also need to factor in staff costs so you can have a day off.Good Luck!!.--Answer1:Buy lots of candy