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It's Time to Do a Year-End Business Cleanup

It's that time of the year. The business of the holidays are still upon us, but those who own their own businesses know that while the festivities begin to dwindle, the tasks of running a business keep on going and growing. I want to share this article I found on Manta.com. It is a really good one that I hope you can use. It contains some very practical things you can do to get a hold on those end-of-the-year tasks. This can help us all really get organized; whether you are a business owner, an associate or a consumer.



It's Time to Do a Year-End Business Cleanup by By Jim Blasingame, The Small Business Advocate

One of the best ways to give your future the maximum opportunity to be successful is to make sure each new year begins with as little baggage from the past as possible. So, what grandmother used to do after a long winter, businesses need to do in December. Instead of spring cleaning, let's do some December baggage elimination. Here are some examples.
Eliminate the stuff.
Even if you're not a pack rat, like me, you've accumulated stuff you don't use anymore. If you're not using it, throw it away; if it has value, sell it or give it away.
Deal with the graveyard.
Don't tell me you don't have one. Whether it's an old computer, printer or chair--even if it's not broken--if it hasn't been used recently, it's worse than clutter; it occupies valuable space. Sell it, give it away or give it a proper burial; just get it out the back door.

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