subject: How to Save Time and Money with e-Government Transactions [print this page] How to Save Time and Money with e-Government Transactions
There is one process all businesses have in common, regardless of their industry: To routinely obtain required licenses, permits and approvals from the government, like restaurant license renewals, required permits or plan approvals for developers, or requesting code enforcement to maintain neighborhood appeal.
Maintaining compliance with local, regional or federal agencies is the great equalizer across business sectors.
Is there a smart way to interface with government? How do savvy owners differentiate from their competitors by reducing the time to complete necessary transactions?
The answer is e-Government software and the ability to complete transactions via the Internet versus in person.
Since the late 1990's the e-Government industry has steadily grown as investments in technology streamline internal operations and offer the public the ability to conduct business online, not in line.
The steps below guide you on how to take advantage of e-Government tools:
Look for paper documents online. Visit websites of the business and look for icons offering "Online Services" or "e-Gov Tools."
Some programs charge a small "online transaction fee," which discourage some. But consider this: $2, or even $20, may be worth avoiding driving across town and waiting in line.
Train your employees to choose an online option which can be completed 24/7. The same transactions in person must be done during government business hours, the same critical hours you'd like to be focusing on your own customers.
Online equals less paper, which not only saves money but also helps the environment. For example, as agencies move to e-plans for construction projects, the savings on reams of paper plans is as much as ten percent.
Savvy business owners are taking advantage of e-Government services and moving into a more efficient era with government.
