Practical guides
Clear, practical advice for businesses dealing with slow workbooks, emailed copies, difficult access and spreadsheet processes that have grown beyond the file.
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Learn why conflicting spreadsheet figures undermine management decisions, how to identify the difference that matters, and when a managed operational application may help.
Compare low-code and managed custom web applications for replacing operational Excel workflows, with practical criteria for rules, permissions, integrations and auditability.
Design, build and automate a recurring management report spreadsheet that survives every Friday. Practical steps for UK SMEs, plus when to upgrade
Understand how locked, corrupted, unavailable or conflicted spreadsheets interrupt operational work, delay decisions and create recovery effort.
Use an Excel spreadsheet to track planned and actual subcontractor attendance, current site allocation and work-package changes without creating a broader subcontractor register.
Learn how Excel, OneDrive and SharePoint permissions work for multiple users, including view versus edit access, protected sheets and when operational workflows need stronger control.
Compare Excel inspection checklists with inspection software for shared business inspections, evidence capture, corrective actions and traceable records.
Compare Excel date grids with delivery scheduling software for route ownership, live changes, dependencies and a clear current plan.
Learn how to find an overwritten spreadsheet total formula, restore the intended calculation from a trusted source, and validate recurring reporting outputs.
