Still staring down that pile of unpaid client invoices? It’s late in the game for the annual year-end collections push, but that doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel and give in to the eggnog.

Lawyers say there are still good ways to get last-minute payments from clients to help boost 2016 revenues. But, the most fruitful fix may be to put an eye toward preventing a mountain of receivables from piling up next year. Here, the pros give their tips on what to do today and after the first of the year.

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