Town of Pima Cuts License Approval Time by 90% with iWorQ

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 BLOG POSTED: December 10, 2025

The Town of Pima faced significant challenges in managing business licenses due to outdated paper-based processes. Administrative Assistant Becki Daley took these challenges head-on and revolutionized the Town’s processes with iWorQ’s Business License Management Software.

Executive Summary

Improved Approval Time by 90%
Mass Renewal Notices Sent in Minutes
24/7 Online Customer Convenience

The paper-based system was inefficient and caused repeated issues. The process involved several manual, paper-intensive steps, which frequently resulted in frustration, delays, and lost documentation.
Becki Daley, Administrative Assistant

Challenges Before iWorQ

The entire licensing process was manual and paper-based. Applications were picked up in person, licenses and renewal notices were printed and mailed, and even receipts were hand-written 3 times.

These paper-intensive steps led to a plethora of problems, including:

  • Repetitive initial applications due to customers losing the forms
  • Workflow interruptions caused by every office visit or call
  • Misplacement risks as paperwork was passed from desk to desk
  • Customer frustration from filling out the same information each year

Solution


The Town of Pima utilizes iWorQ Business Licensing Software and the Citizen Portal Home to streamline its licensing process.

An easy-to-use digital solution trusted nationwide for managing all business licenses.

  • Instant Renewal Notices
  • License Templates
  • Online Applications and Payment

Results

Approving Licenses 10x Faster


It's a super quick, easy process!
Becki Daley, Administrative Assistant

Becki is now able to review a license application in just 2 minutes! This frees up more time for herself and delivers faster results to their citizens and contractors.

How did she do it? Take a look at how the process was simplified:

Before iWorQ

With iWorQ

  1. Receive the application
  2. Review for completion
  3. Approve the license
  4. Contact the business to arrange payment (phone, cash, or check)
  5. Handwrite 3 copies of the receipt
  6. Record the information in Excel
  7. Scan the paper application
  8. Create a business license
  9. Print the license
  10. Save a copy to the hard drive
  11. Type out mailing labels
  12. Put licenses in envelopes
  13. Deliver to the post office
  1. Receive notification of new online application
  2. Review application
  3. Issue an invoice
  4. Collect payment online
  5. Generate the license from a template

Before iWorQ

  1. Receive the application
  2. Review for completion
  3. Approve the license
  4. Contact the business to arrange payment (phone, cash, or check)
  5. Handwrite 3 copies of the receipt
  6. Record the information in Excel
  7. Scan the paper application
  8. Create a business license
  9. Print the license
  10. Save a copy to the hard drive
  11. Type out mailing labels
  12. Put licenses in envelopes
  13. Deliver to the post office


With iWorQ

  1. Receive notification of new online application
  2. Review application
  3. Issue an invoice
  4. Collect payment online
  5. Generate the license from a template


Renewals Done in Days, Not Months

Annual license renewals used to take months. Now, Becki can send renewal notices in bulk with just a few clicks. Within a few days, all the payments are received from customers, and the process is completed.

Here’s a look at how the process has changed:

Before iWorQ

With iWorQ

  1. Receive the application
  2. Review for completion
  3. Approve the license
  4. Contact the business to arrange payment (phone, cash, or check)
  5. Handwrite 3 copies of the receipt
  6. Record the information in Excel
  7. Scan the paper application
  8. Create a business license
  9. Print the license
  10. Save a copy to the hard drive
  11. Type out mailing labels
  12. Put licenses in envelopes
  13. Deliver to the post office
  1. Receive notification of new online application
  2. Review application
  3. Issue an invoice
  4. Collect payment online
  5. Generate the license from a template

Days to send. Months to collect.
Seconds to send. Days to collect.

Before iWorQ

  1. Receive the application
  2. Review for completion
  3. Approve the license
  4. Contact the business to arrange payment (phone, cash, or check)
  5. Handwrite 3 copies of the receipt
  6. Record the information in Excel
  7. Scan the paper application
  8. Create a business license
  9. Print the license
  10. Save a copy to the hard drive
  11. Type out mailing labels
  12. Put licenses in envelopes
  13. Deliver to the post office

Days to send. Months to collect.


With iWorQ

  1. Receive notification of new online application
  2. Review application
  3. Issue an invoice
  4. Collect payment online
  5. Generate the license from a template

Seconds to send. Days to collect.


24/7 Online Convenience


The new system has been well-received by contractors due to its improved efficiency and flexibility.
Becki Daley, Administrative Assistant

The old application process was a hassle for both staff and citizens. The office hours of 8 am – 4 pm (Mon – Thurs) forced citizens to take time away from work to handle their applications. Each time they did, Becki had to put the work she was doing on hold.

Now, everything can be done online, at any time! Additional benefits for the Town contractors and businesses include:

  • Eliminated costs associated with printing and mailing for both parties (plans, certificates, etc.)
  • Streamlined communication, as additional requests can be handled over email instead of phone calls.
  • Faster results, as permits and licenses are promptly issued digitally upon receipt of payment.


Ready to Simplify Your License Management?

Becki and the Town of Pima are saving significant time with streamlined licensing processes and making things easier for their community.

Ready to do the same? Book a free demo to see these tools yourself.

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 BLOG POSTED: December 10, 2025



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