????本文是與《創業者》（Entrepreneur）雜志的合作內容。文章最初發表在Entrepreneur.com網站。

????12月已經來臨，是時候為你的公司鑄就更加美好的下一年早作打算了。

????以下是我為企業家們在年底準備的七大要務清單：

????1.奠定增長基調。

????你的企業是否有能力實現明年的增長預測？審核你對明年的發展預測，確保每一部分的預算計劃得當。

????你的銷售人員能夠完成銷售目標嗎？你有足夠的辦公空間容納所有雇員嗎？客戶量的增加，會對客戶服務造成怎樣的壓力？訪問量的增加，又會不會影響互聯網的支出成本？

????2. 整理賬本。

????如果你沒有每個月看賬本，繳稅并為企業預留足夠的流動資金，你就是個不夠格的企業家。或許你沒有花上足夠的時間，好好看清賬目，搞清楚公司的業績。

????確保仔細審查財務報告，對比企業幾年來的發展變化。注意是否有任何數字出現了下跌，然后制定計劃在明年加以改進。

????3.召開員工會議。

????或許你總是為生意殫精竭慮，但往往忽略了和員工交流你的想法。你可能調整了公司的發展方向，或者增加了新的業務，卻沒有與其他人開會商討。

????年底是回顧公司在過去一年的表現，暢談挑戰、成就和來年規劃的好時機。開始歡慶會之前，應該召開員工大會，這樣就不需要在晚會的歡樂氣氛中談公事了。

????4.節約開支。

????能為企業帶來重大發展的巨額開支是你要考慮的重點。查看來年的各項高額支出，看看你是否能有什么辦法確保減少部分開支。

????以每月的軟件服務為例，通常提前一年支付可以獲得20%的折扣。同樣的道理，如果提前支付全年的租金，房東會給予10%的折扣。了解這些省錢的方法，馬上著手投資。從長遠來看，可以節省一筆不小的支出。

????This post is in partnership with Entrepreneur. The article below was originally published at Entrepreneur.com.

????Now that December has arrived, it’s time to make some smart moves to set up your company for an even better next year.

????Here’s my seven-point checklist for entrepreneurs at the year’s end:

????1. Set the stage for growth.

????Can your company accommodate the growth forecast for next year? Review your projections for next year and be sure to plan appropriately in each area of the budget.

????Do you have the sales staff to meet the revenue goals? Have you adequate office space to accommodate the hires? How will an increased number of clients strain customer service? Will an increased amount of traffic affect Internet costs?.

????2. Get the books in order.

????If you haven’t been doing your books monthly and paying taxes or setting aside money, you’re on the naughty list. Perhaps you haven’t spent enough time reviewing the numbers and the company’s performance.

????Be sure to examine the financial reports carefully and compare the changes from years past. Note if any results are off and make a plan to push the numbers in the right direction next year.

????3. Gather with staff.

????You might be thinking about your business all the time, but it’s easy to not communicate your thoughts with staff. You might have changed the company’s direction or added services without bringing everyone to the table.

????The end of the year is a great time to reflect on the company’s performance, talk about challenges and accomplishments and plan for the year ahead. Have a meeting before your holiday party so that the festivities don’t have to involve talking business.

????4. Seek out savings.

????Big expenses that hold the promise of significant growth dominate your thoughts. Look at any big-ticket items for next year and figure out if you can pay them off for a guaranteed savings.

????Monthly software services, for example, often grant 20 percent off to those who pay a year in advance. Likewise a landlord might offer a 10 percent discount if rent is furnished for the entire year. Spot these savings and make an investment now. You’ll save money over the long haul.