On Friday, the Digital Economy and Business Committee (DEBC) rolled out a brand-new online system designed specifically to make getting a business license easier for local soap makers and artisanal workshop owners.

Getting your paperwork sorted used to mean running all over town with stacks of paper. Now, whether you are sitting in a small rental room or working right out of your home workshop, you can handle the whole application process straight from your computer or phone.

Local authorities are pushing this digital shift to help small-business owners bypass red tape and make starting a small enterprise much smoother. If folks in the neighborhood want to open a small-scale daily goods workshop, they no longer have to deal with cold government counters and confusing paper forms. With just a few clicks online, the whole application status is right there in front of you.

Running a small craft business is never easy—you have to watch every penny on raw materials while staying on top of various miscellaneous fees. Cutting down the hassle and speeding things up saves these small-business owners both valuable time and shoe leather. As more legitimate little workshops pop up across the market, shoppers will have even more reliable options when buying everyday soap.