Do I need a business license to sell greeting cards in my comunity?
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if your from New york you most certainly do. You need government approved containers to throw out your garbage here.  if you not from NEw york I would still say probably but I cant say for sure
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first things first you do not need a business license. secondly if you wish to file as a dba{doing business as} you go to city hall to file. If you are going to incorperate you will need to apply sec.of state pa.\n   I hope this helps you\n\n                   The CJAB
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Its not technical knowledge you need to know or worry about...\nI can't say about licenses as I don't know which country you are in.\nBut from my guess you should at least have some sort of trading license (in my country I need trading, import export license to start)\n\nto solve this.. find a CA and talk to him about this.. he'll do it for small fee(license your business etc).\n\nif you want to create a site here are some fast recommendations for you (note I don't make any money by these recommendations I am doing it because I use them)\n\nfor domains name use http://namecheap.com they are the BEST, best customer service etc\nfor hosting http://hostgator.com again they have the best customer service around.\n\nif you don't know html to build site.. find a 15 yr olds and get them to make it for you... anyone of them can make it in an hour(its that easy)\n\nYou need to understand the basics of online marketing(you don't need to be expert at everything).\n1. advertising online\n2. how to sell using online sales copy \n3. how to track your results
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I'm sure that an Estate Sale Company would fall under licensing requirements in some states.  Also, if your state has retail sales tax (and I'm sure it does) you would need a Sales Tax License.  And again, depending on your state and possibly city, you would need a Retail Sales License.\n\nGo to your state's website (most are www.yourstate.gov) and look for Small Business Start Up links, or Business and Industry something like that.\n\nIf you were more specific as to your location, we could better assist you.
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Go to your county courthouse and ask (a) if a license is required for your type of business as some occupations do not require a license; and (b) what do you need to get a license. You did not specify your business so we cannot really provide you with any other detail.\n\nOnline, you can go to your Secretary of State website (search for [name of your state] Secretary of State) and look for the link on how to do business in the state. Usually that page will contain info or link to instructions on how to get a business license.
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Go to your local government offices and ask how you would obtain a business license. There is probably a department of business licensing or a department of professional and trade services... in my area its handled by the office of permits. And if all else fails there is always an office, kiosk, or a phone number for general information. Also the directory from the local phone company will list various departments within the local govt. And sometimes they are listed by topic, (e.g. Business licensing).
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I work in retail.. Yes we card you.\nYou've gotta be 18, and have a valid form of picture id. Or we won't sell them to you.
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Try this site.  Here you can not only post your business cards, but also sell them for $10 each.
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If you mean where can you sell them, try a card shop.
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I suggest you first learn more about the coffee shop business and understand its ins and outs. Business license is just an easy step to do, but you have to have all the ingredients to make a coffee shop successful. Here is my previous answer on the topic with great resources on how to start a coffee shop business  http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqV71M7aKJvwxAv.5icv9AsjzKIX?qid=20060906072246AA9oNSl\n\nThe California Business Permitting Database will have all the information you need on the business licenses, requirements and permits a coffee shop business will need http://www.calgold.ca.gov/  - just indicate your business and your county/city and it will show you what and how to get the requirements\n\nFor example, if you live in Pasadena, California, below are some of the requirements in opening a coffee shop http://www.calgold.ca.gov :\n\n- Building and Construction Permit: Required for all new and remodeling construction, including change of occupancy\n- Burglar Alarm Permit: A permit must be obtained from this department for any businesses requiring a burglar alarm or security system. \n- Business License (Business Tax Certificate): Required for all entities doing business within city limits.\n- Fire Department Inspection/Permit: All businesses may be subject to a yearly inspection of facility; and a Business Plan/Contingency Plan if hazardous materials/wastes are on site.\n- Public Health License: Contact the department for a license if your business is in any way concerned with food/restaurant, wholesale or retail market, vending machines, catering trucks, etc.\n- Business Personal Property: Property used in the operation of a business such as machinery, equipment, trade fixtures, etc. is taxable and subject to assessment. \n- Fictitious Name Filing (DBA): Required if fictitious name is used.\n- Public Health Operating License: Required of restaurants and businesses manufacturing food, ice or soft drinks\n- Authority to Construct/Permit to Operate: Stationary sources of air emissions from specific types of equipment, industrial processes, paints and solvents and some consumer products, must be permitted.\n- Alcoholic Beverage License: Any person or entity seeking to sell alcoholic beverages must be licensed. \n- Corporation, Company or Partnership Filings: If you are considering becoming a corporation, (either stock or nonprofit), a limited liability company or a partnership (limited, or limited liability), you must file with the Secretary of State's Office.\n- Sales & Use Permit (Seller's Permit): All businesses selling or leasing tangible property must obtain a Seller's Permit. \n\nI suggest you check out these resources on How to Start a Business in California\n\nCalifornia Business Portal http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/resources.htm \nCalifornia Business Search http://kepler.ss.ca.gov/list.html  \nCalifornia Dept of Consumer Affairs Licensing Information http://www.dca.ca.gov/aboutdca/licnhelp.htm  \n\nHere are the places where you will find information on tax requirements:\n\nSellers Permit – CA Board of Equalization http://www.boe.ca.gov/info/reg.htm \nCalifornia Tax Service Center http://www.taxes.ca.gov/ \nFranchise Tax Board http://www.ftb.ca.gov/  \n\nIf you want business advice and free mentorship/assistance I suggest you check out the following resources:\n\nSBA California http://www.sba.gov/ca/  \nCalifornia Chambers of Commerce http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/ibrp/chamber_alpha.htm \nSCORE Bakersfield - Golden Empire http://www.scorebakersfield.org \nSCORE Glendale - Los Angeles http://www.scorela.org/ \nSCORE Merced - Yosemite http://www.score556.org \nSCORE Monterey - Monterey Bay http://www.bayscore.org/ \nSCORE Oakland - East Bay http://www.eastbayscore.org/ \nSCORE Oxnard - Ventura http://www.scoreventura.org \nSCORE Palmdale - Antelope Valley http://www.score.av.org \nSCORE Rancho Cordova - Sacramento http://www.sacscore.org \nSCORE San Diego - San Diego http://www.score-sandi
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You need a business license and a tax ID number just to get started.  Consult the SBA (Small Business Administration) to learn how to write a business plan.  You do not want to go into this lightly.
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There are a number of ways to go about accepting credit cards.\nThe first step would be setting up a website to showcase  what you want to sell.\nSecondly sign up for a secure server certificate from Verisign/Thawte\nThen sign up with a payment gateway like paypal(paypal provides services only to accredited companies and NOT individuals in SA) you will get a customised payment link and nstructions to link your site securely with theirs.\nNow you need to set up a 'secure shopping cart' for your customers to select and checkout items.\n\nThe payment providers usually credit your accoount monthly with the proceeds of the sale.\n\nyou will need to prove the following to obtain the digital certificates\n\n§ The  certificate is being  issued to the correct Company.\n§ The company owns the Internet Domain Name in the request.\n§ The Company is registered in one or more countries.\n§ The registered Company Name is the same as the name on the Certificate Request.
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Go to your Secretary of State website (to find the URL go to your search engine and type "[Name of State] Secretary of State"] They have links on how to do business in the state, and part of that includes the licenses and permits
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There are many businesses that do not require to be licensed. Here are some of them:\n\n1. Webmaster\n2. Web designer\n3. Pet sitter\n4. Business plan writer\n5. Copywriter\n6. Search engine optimization expert
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Check with your local city/town business license office.  They will tell you if you need one.
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There shouldn't be a problem with a small business out of your home of this type flying "under the radar" without licenses if you are not visited by clients and only receive visits by USPS, UPS, Fedex, etc.\n\nNot that running without the licenses is the correct thing to do.  Business licenses are part of the revenue arm of the city, county, and state that you are in, and you haven't told us where you are.\n\nWithout that information, it's hard to even find the correct web sites to determine what licenses are appropriate for clothing sales.\n\nWill you be ordering the clothing already made, or making it to accomodate your sales?  If you are making the clothing, are you also making the fabric or will you be buying fabric and cutting it to make the clothing?\n\nLets define the scope and location of the business so we can actually help you in greater detail.\n\nYou may want to start here:  Does you state have a sales tax?  Merchants collect sales tax.  They have to pay it to the state board.  In California, that's the state board of EQUALIZATION.  In Nevada its the board of TAXATION.  Usually those boards have a brocure about how to start a business.  If you are buying clothes and selling the clothes without making the clothes, you'll need a resale permit to avoid paying sales tax on the purchases, and you'll probably want to find out about the appropriate industry trade shows for your business.  \n\nAttend them.  You'll learn a lot from the exhibits sections alone.  I've attended trade shows for over twenty years, and rarely if ever have attended the lectures (which are almost always available on tape afterwards, for a lot less money).\n\n-EN-
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I recommend you go to trade shows.  There are some that are just for the gift industry that would probably be helpful to you.  I've included the links to a few shows.  The best thing about purchasing from shows is that you get to see and touch the merchandise in person.  All you need is a business license and a tax id.  I hope this helps.  Good luck!