December brings a rush to finish work before the holiday break, and in the chaos, critical technology tasks often get forgotten until something breaks. Every year, business owners make predictable mistakes that could easily be prevented with proper preparation. From untested backups to expired credit cards on subscriptions, these oversights can leave businesses offline, unable to process payments, or dealing with angry customers who found conflicting information about opening hours. Understanding these common pitfalls and addressing them early ensures your business runs smoothly through the holidays and into the new year.

In this episode, Charly covers:

✅ Why testing your backups before December is essential and how to verify they actually work

📌 The critical platforms where you must update holiday hours to avoid customer confusion

🔗 How expired credit cards on subscriptions can take your business offline during the break

🛡️ Why documenting passwords and system access before staff leave prevents January chaos

✅ The importance of clearing email storage space before the holiday rush hits

📌 When to send invoices to avoid six weeks without cash flow over the December-January period

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