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As 2024 rolls steadily closer, everything changes. Or maybe nothing changes at all? Dates are just dates, aren’t they? Even so, 2023 has been a fine year for OnlyExcel, but next year feels like it could be even better. We have a few tricks up our collective sleeve, and while we can’t reveal anything just...
It’s a tale as old as time itself: We’re so busy delivering business that we haven’t found the time to talk about our own. It’s been a productive year so far at OnlyExcel. We’ve welcomed new clients, new people, and even twins! Read Nic’s ‘Parentreptreneur’ blog series here. Amongst the adventures of work and life,...
So, it’s been a little hectic since the last post, and lessons have been learned – many of them! My number one lesson? As soon as you think you know something, it changes. No kidding! Not only is every baby different—trust me, we have twins, and what works for one doesn’t for the other—but also what...
Shock and excitement. That’s what I felt a few months ago (and still am!) upon hearing that my partner and I were expecting twins. Over the last few weeks, amongst the many thoughts swirling around my head, I’ve been thinking about how the inevitable change in my life will also change how I approach business....
I recently read a blog by Sahil Bloom and fell in love with ‘the four kinds of luck’ and the concept of increasing your luck surface area. It’s a very optimistic and freeing idea. But it also just makes rational sense, and there’s real beauty in the simplicity. Not everything has to be measured. Not...
We’ve made and received loads of business introductions over the years and formed some opinions about what makes a good one for both sender and receiver. Here’s our take. Introductions are a key part of new business for many organisations. According to a survey from Smart Insights, referrals make up 65% of B2B business leads....
UserForms are an incredibly powerful data capture tool.They are basically boxes which help you ensure that anyone putting data into your spreadsheets understands exactly what is needed in a simple, easy-to-use format. This protects your data integrity by ensuring that the information that people supply is: Put into the correct cells In the correct format...
We've been helping clients to automate the creation of EU customs invoices and supporting documents, where their existing systems weren't ready for the change.
Excel is a fantastic tool for a wide variety of tasks but, like all tools, it has its limitations. In this blog, we’ll cover those areas where Excel works well and those areas where there are better and more appropriate tools for the job.
When Covid-19 hampered our regular breakfast meetup, we tried having a virtual cuppa instead - this is how it went.