I started my journey of opening a business last year when I stumbled back onto a site a friend had mentioned years ago, Etsy. I was making stuff ALL OF THE TIME because I was at a place in my life where I felt I needed to create to have a more positive balance in my life. I was so confused about the process of obtaining a license and getting everything together, so I put it to the backburner while I focused on my busy school schedule. You need a business license if you plan on selling, in most states. I started contacting organizations and teachers early this year, but many of them were not sure of how the process worked for e-commerce sites. So I decided to take a business class over the summer to get a better handle on things. I also attended a seminar at the local library, which was hosted by another Etsy shop owner. So with a better outlook and a little breathing room from the subject I took what steps I essentially needed and decided to break it up into smaller tasks I c...