Benefits of moving away from spreadsheets
If your business relies heavily on spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers, ...) to run, saasifying them may be a good idea, here are 6 reasons why you should consider it.
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Discovery
That's where you start. If you don't have much going on it terms of processes, software, automations. If you don't have the technical knowledge or don't feel comfortable in that environment.
We aim to guide you and demystify the whole journey.
Bundled vs Un-bundled
One tool for all or one tool for each job ?
That's the choice between a bundled or separate stack. Choose wisely.
Backups
Backups are important. We know it, it is mentioned all the time. Here is a quick summary of what to consider for doing it effectively.
Use Version Control
Version Control keep tracks of changes you and your team make to your code. You need it!
Push vs Pull
Everyday, we absorb tons of useless information and scramble to find what we need or want to know. You can change that to be more peaceful and efficient.
Buzzwords
Each week or months, the tech world has its new buzzwords. ChatGPT, Web3, Blockchain... Following all trends is risky and inefficient. Focus on what you need to do and then evaluate the options. But keep things simple.
The Happy Path
The happy path is the most common process. What is followed when there is no issue or special case. Treat this one first and try to merge branches into it if possible.
Dashboards
Dashboards are great tools to assist in your day to day operations.
While spreadsheets can be good starting points, a well built dashboard can bring you more benefits, including freeing you from the task altogether!
Tech Stack Doesn't Matter...
Your tech stack (languages and frameworks you use to build your software) doesn't matter to you. It is nonetheless one of the most important choice you'll have to make.
Make It Pretty
Put your best foot forward with an interface that represents you. It doesn't cost that much and can yield big rewards.