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7 Steps to Create an Efficient Business & Operating License Renewal Process

Renewing business licenses and permits can be a complex and time-consuming process for any business owner. With multiple jurisdictions and varying renewal requirements, it's crucial to have a well-organized and efficient process in place. These 7 steps will provide you with essential information and practical steps on how to create a seamless process for renewing business licenses and permits.

Why Outsourcing License & Permit Renewals Is a Smart Move

For multi-unit operators, keeping track of license and permit renewals is a constant challenge. Whether it’s business licenses, health permits, signage approvals, or alcohol licenses, every location requires meticulous tracking, timely submissions, and compliance with ever-changing regulations. One missed renewal can lead to fines, operational disruptions, or even temporary closures.
Navigating the Lifecycle of a Commercial Lease

Navigating the Lifecycle of a Commercial Lease: A Comprehensive Guide

As a business owner, finding the perfect commercial space is crucial to the success of your business. However, navigating the lifecycle of a commercial lease can be cumbersome and confusing, especially if you're managing multiple leases. From acquisition to operations, there are many departments and processes to consider when managing commercial lease agreements. That's why we've put together a comprehensive guide to help you navigate every step of the commercial lease lifecycle.

Doing What's Right: Property Works' Ongoing Commitment to Best Buddies

At Property Works, we’ve been honored to partner with Best Buddies in Georgia since 2019. This incredible nonprofit is all about promoting inclusivity, friendship, and community engagement for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Best Buddies International is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with IDD. Through their amazing programs, Best Buddies empowers individuals to form meaningful friendships, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently.

Who’s Handling License & Utility Transfers After an Acquisition? We’ve Got It Covered

Acquiring a portfolio of leased locations—whether it’s a restaurant chain, convenience stores, or another multi-unit business—comes with an overwhelming list of post-closing tasks. But one critical piece of the integration puzzle often slips through the cracks: transferring business licenses, permits, and utility accounts.
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Be a Smooth Operator: Transitioning from Acquisition to Operations

After the deal is done and the acquisition team hands off a newly acquired portfolio of leases to the operations team, there can be confusion over what happens next. If your operations team is already working at capacity on the day-to-day tasks of running the business, finding time for someone to comb through each lease to set reminders for important dates, make notes of unusual terms, and reach out to every landlord can feel impossible. For many business owners, it's unclear who on their team these tasks should even fall to. This lack of clarity leads to a catch-up situation of just trying to not let too many items drop. Sound stressful? That's why Property Works has developed a proven Acquisitions to Operations Transition Process Support service to help you start strong.