b'Business ServicesMission StatementThe Business Services Department strives to exceed customer expectations and provide excellence in all aspects of services.Goals and ObjectivesIncrease community knowledge and usage of online application processes to apply for business licenses and paymentof taxesCreate a self-service area for walk-in customers to utilize Citizen Self ServiceEducate and assist businesses with online payment renewals through the SC Department of Fiscal AairsDepartment DescriptionThe Business Services Division has four (4) team members, Business Services Administrator, Lead Specialist, RevenueCollector, and Business Services Specialist. They are responsible for the administration, collection, regulation, andenforcement within the unincorporated boundaries of Beaufort County of the Business License Tax ordinance, LocalAccommodation Tax ordinance, Local Hospitality Tax ordinance and countywide administration, collection, regulation, andenforcement of the Admission Fee ordinance.Performance MeasuresOpened over 1200 new accountsRevenue:Business License: over $2 millionLocal Accommodations Tax: over $1.7 millionHospitality Tax: over $2.5 millionLocal Admission: over $1.9 millionCustomer communications:Answer over 1,200 customer calls per month on averageAssist over 2,300 walk-up customers annuallyExpenditures Summary$0 -$392,903(-100.00% vs. prior year)Beaufort County, SC | Budget Book 2024 Page 189'