We’ve grown, and the spreadsheets are breaking
Common situation · Systems & GrowthA situation we are often asked to help with. Many owners live with it for years because it feels like part of running a business. If it sounds like yours, here is what is usually behind it and how we fix it.
What you might be noticing
- •Files are too big, have too many versions, or run too slowly.
- •Adding a branch or product line means copying and adapting files.
- •Only one person understands how the main sheet works.
What is usually going on underneath
Spreadsheets were right for the early business, but they were never designed to be shared, controlled, or connected to each other.
How we fix it
1
Take stock of what you run
We list every tool and spreadsheet, who uses it, and what depends on it.
2
Decide the order of change
We choose what to replace, connect, or keep, and in what sequence.
3
Migrate carefully, then train
Data is mapped, cleaned, and checked before anyone switches, and your team is trained on the new way of working.