Licenses can take anywhere from an hour to a month to obtain.
Next, you will have to file a fictitious name statement to let people know you are doing business under another name. Usually, you must advertise your fictitious business name in a legal or daily newspaper in your community for three weeks. Getting a business license also may be required by your bank to open a business account. If you will be selling products, you will probably need to get a resale license or permit. This is issued by your state taxing agency.