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End-of-year checklist for businesses, big and small
Do not miss out on this great opportunity to tie up loose ends - and lay the groundwork for a prosperous 2019.

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Christmas decorations are beginning to appear in shops and surely the first pop version of a Christmas carol is not far off. It has been an exceptionally tough and stressful year, so it is no surprise that one can already sense that people are starting to relax.
The end of year is also a time of exceptional commercial opportunity for many businesses – it is wise to put plans in place now to ensure those opportunities are not lost. No matter what business you are in, the end of the year is an excellent time to tie up loose ends and, most importantly, prepare for 2019.
Here's a short checklist of year-end actions that will add value to any business:
Get ready for the holiday business season
For many retailers, Christmas is a busy time. It is vital that orders for Christmas stock are in place in good time. Other businesses too will likely find that there will be opportunities created if competitors shut down for a certain period – brainstorm this with your staff.
Another issue is that many people will be on holiday – nail down the work schedules and responsibilities of staff who will be working over the holiday period.
Close off the current year properly
There are a number of actions you should take to bring the business year to a productive close.
Plan for 2019
Do your planning now, so that the New Year starts with a bang.
Some key actions are:
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