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About Shasta McLaughlin
Expertise
I can answer many questions about the art and craft show industry. I can help with booth setup, advertising and marketing, increasing sales at shows, where to find shows, how to promote an art or craft show, and much more.

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I have always been an artist/craft person since I was a child selling crafts at shows with my mom. I have also promoted several craft shows, and publish a newsletter for artists and crafters.

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EzineArticles.com

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Salutatorian of my graduating class. Associates degree of Graphic Design.

 
   

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Arts/Crafts Business - Online jewelry business, and selling in a store?


Expert: Shasta McLaughlin - 9/15/2008

Question
Hello. I live in Oklahoma, and I want to sell my jewelry online. But I would like to have the chance to also put some of my things in a store to sell as well.

Do I need a business license to sell online in Oklahoma?
Do I need a business license to sell a few items in a store (which I don't own) in Oklahoma?

What do I need to do to get the correct license, if I need one?

Answer
Heather,

Please click on the link below and read How do I start a business in Oklahoma.
http://www.okcommerce.gov/index.php?Itemid=41&id=17&option=content&task=view

Then scroll down till you see the frequently asked questions with the answers listed under them.  You should probably read all of them.

I found it hard to get a business license for one of my businesses because of several reasons (outside city limits, county doesn't require one, state doesn't even make one).  I did eventually get one from a neighboring city.  My current business is just listed with the state secretary as DBA (Doing Business As).

There are benefits of having one like being able to open a business account and accept checks made out to your business name (which will definitely help with taxes).  You need a business license to be able to buy supplies at wholesale prices.  Do yourself a favor and get one if at all possible.

Good luck,

Shasta McLaughlin
The Extravaganza Craft Productions
http://www.extravaganzacrafts.com
http://extravaganzacrafts.com/Blogs

P.S. If you try to visit my sites listed above I've been having some trouble with the server.  Come back to visit in a few days if they are down when you try to visit.  Thanks  

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