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![Reducing Barriers: 8 Reasons to Simplify Licensing for Small Businesses](https://govos.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Customer-buying-takeaway-coffee-from-modern-cafe-house-business-owner.jpg)
Reducing Barriers: 8 Reasons to Simplify Licensing for Small Businesses
Learn how simplifying the business licensing process can enhance user experiences, reduce costs, and yield widespread benefits.
![The Pros and Cons of Requiring Multiple Business Licenses vs. One Universal License](https://govos.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Business-Owners.jpg)
The Pros and Cons of Requiring Multiple Business Licenses vs. One Universal License
Many agencies that invest in business licensing software are weighing whether to take a one-size-fits-all approach or require a multi-fold approach to licenses.
![Economic vs. Physical Nexus: Should Remote Sellers be Required to Obtain Business Licenses?](https://govos.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Owner-of-Online-Business-1080x500.jpg)
Economic vs. Physical Nexus: Should Remote Sellers be Required to Obtain Business Licenses?
Here’s what you need to know about the economic vs. physical nexus debate and what municipalities are considering.
![How to Roll Out a Communications Plan for Your New Business Licensing System](https://govos.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Team-Planning-Communications-1080x500.jpg)
How to Roll Out a Communications Plan for Your New Business Licensing System
Explore these eight steps for local governments looking to promote their new online business licensing system to the community.
![Is Your Agency Ready to Invest in Business Licensing Software?](https://govos.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Digital-Reporting-in-a-Business-Licensing-Solution-1080x500.jpg)
Is Your Agency Ready to Invest in Business Licensing Software?
Here are four questions to help determine if now’s the time for your agency to implement business licensing software.
![35 Important Business Licensing Software RFP Questions to Ask](https://govos.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RFP-1080x500.jpg)
35 Important Business Licensing Software RFP Questions to Ask
For local governments exploring business licensing software, here’s a list of questions to help your agency find the right solution for staff and the business community.
![From Athletic Club to Short-Term Rental: An Overview of Different Types of Business Licenses](https://govos.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Licensed-Food-Truck-Vendor-1080x500.jpg)
From Athletic Club to Short-Term Rental: An Overview of Different Types of Business Licenses
Business licensing is a complex task, made more challenging by a growing list of industry requirements. Here’s a look at some of the different types of business licenses and permits processed by local governments.
![How Permitting Software Benefits Local Government Agencies](https://govos.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Permitting-Software_1100x500-1080x500.jpg)
How Permitting Software Benefits Local Government Agencies
With the amount of paperwork government employees process on a daily basis, delivering quick turnarounds for new permit applications and renewals can be challenging. That’s where permitting software comes in.