Stop Using Excel: The Silent Tax on Your Business

If Excel is doing more than quick math in your company, it’s probably costing you money. Spreadsheets feel “cheap” because they’re already on your computer. But the real cost shows up as mistakes, rework, and delays—death by a thousand cells.

The Spreadsheet Problem (and why it keeps biting you)

1. Version chaos: “Final_v7(2).xlsx” vs “FINAL-FINAL.xlsx.” Which one is real?
2. Human error: One bad formula = bad decisions for weeks.
3. No permissions: Anyone can edit anything. Great for group projects in college, not for payroll or compliance.
4. Zero workflow: Copy/paste between tabs is not a process.
5. No audit trail: Who changed that number? When? Why?
6. Scaling pain: Spreadsheets don’t handle 10 users at once—or 100k rows—without tears.
7. Security & compliance risks: Sensitive data floating around inboxes and desktops is a breach waiting to happen.

The Better Way: A Simple Custom App

I replace critical spreadsheets with a clean, secure web app tailored to your workflow. Think:

1. Single source of truth: One database, consistent everywhere.
2. Roles & permissions: The right people see/edit the right data.
3. Built-in workflows: Approvals, checklists, reminders—automated.
4. Dashboards & reporting: Real-time metrics without VLOOKUP therapy.
5. Mobile-ready forms: Field staff can submit from phone or tablet.
6. Integrations: QuickBooks, Google Workspace, Stripe, email/SMS—no more manual exports.
7. Audit logs: Track every change for accountability and compliance.

“But Isn’t Custom Software Expensive?”

Not like it used to be. Modern tooling means you get exactly what you need without paying for bloat you don’t. More importantly: one costly error or one week of lost productivity often exceeds the price of a small app. Your team’s time is the budget you’re saving.

My Process (fast, practical, no fluff)

1. Discovery (free): Show me your ugliest sheet; I’ll map the pain points.
2. Prototype: Clickable mockup so your team can react before we build.
3. Build: Iterative sprints; you see progress each week.
4. Launch & train: Short videos + cheat sheets so everyone’s onboard.
5. Support: Enhancements as your process evolves.

The Outcome

1. Fewer errors, fewer meetings, fewer “who has the file?” pings.
2. Faster decisions because your data is live.
3. Happier team because the system fits how you actually work.

Ready to retire that monster spreadsheet? Let’s turn it into a simple, reliable app.

DM me “Excel” or reach out via the contact page for a free teardown + mockup idea.