Managed IT · December 2025
Year-end tech checklist for small businesses and nonprofits
A little tidying before the year ends makes January, and your next budget, far less painful.
The end of the year is a natural checkpoint. A short review now sets you up for a calmer, more secure start to the next one.
The checklist
- Verify backups and run a test restore before the holidays, see backup & recovery
- Review accounts and remove access for anyone who left during the year
- Check licenses and renewals so nothing lapses unexpectedly in January
- Note aging hardware to fold into next year's IT budget
- Confirm holiday coverage: who handles an IT emergency while the office is closed?
Looking ahead
Use what you learned this year, the recurring headaches, the close calls, to shape next year's priorities. The best January starts with a thoughtful December.
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