Christmas is a chaotic time of year for small businesses, but you can make sure you finish 2014 strong and start the New Year on a positive note by doing just 4 simple tasks.

Try and get any outstanding customer invoices paid before the New Year. If a client has owed you payment for more than 20 days, send them a reminder.

Also make sure you’re ready to pay any bills that come during the New Year. It’s important to plan your cash during what can be a quieter time of year during January and February. Be ready to project any expenses during this time.

Dawn Fotopulos at Entrepreneur.com shares the complete list of things to do to ensure you finish 2014 strong.

4 Things Every Small-Business Owner Can Do to Finish 2014 Strong