[Tutor] Learning Python by example

[Nicholas Vettese]

I am new to programming, as in don't understand it at all, and I am 
looking to start by creating a program that I need.  Since I am in the 
process of becoming a small business owner, I am looking to create a 
product that can handle many aspects of the business (Inventory, A/R, 
A/P, Sales, etc...), so I want to start from scratch. 

I know this sounds like some crazy plan, but I have something to model 
it by.  There is a program where I work now (Ultimate Triad System), and 
it can do all of that, but it costs 50,000 USD, and another 5,000 
USD/month if you want technical help.  I want to GPL this piece for all 
to use. 

My real question, I apologize for the preamble, is whether or not to use 
a GUI toolkit right away.  I would like to write the program as a 
regular command line program, and then convert it to a GUI based 
application once it is working.  I am not sure if this will increase my 
workload, or help me understand the best of both worlds.

Remember, I know nothing about this, and I will be learning along the 
way.  I appreciate all comments and help. 

Thanks,
Nick