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It’s been a while since I did one of these because I’ve been a busy parentrepreneur! So, what’s been happening? Well, for the first two months of our children’s lives, I didn’t work at all. The super team at OnlyExcel meant I was able to step back from the business and make the most...
When you have an existing client contracted on a “time and materials” basis, pricing small jobs or consultancy calls is pretty straightforward. Job takes fifteen minutes? Charge them fifteen minutes. Bosh. But when a new prospect approaches with a quick piece of work or to ‘pick your brains’, it gets a bit more complicated. There’s...
We all do what we can to be more productive. Whether that’s clever things like window snapping or using multiple monitors, having organised “screen estate” can really help with multitasking and having crucial information at your fingertips. But sometimes, those fingertips can get the better of us. Ever looked across your monitor(s) and been unable...
If your macros are taking longer than they should, you’re not alone. We’ve seen processes that should complete in seconds, but instead, take minutes – and even up to 96 hours in extreme cases! With the right optimisations, we reduced those 96-hour routines to under a minute. Why are your macros so slow? Culprit 1:...
You don’t need us to tell you that companies have ups and downs – we’ve seen a fair few in our time. So what does tough look like? It might be projects on hold, clients reducing budgets, or simply a struggle to hire. Over the years, we’ve learned to ride this out by utilising this...
Digital transformation isn’t always about the big stuff. Sometimes, there are “quick wins” that are relatively small in their execution but huge in their effectiveness. One such example is creating multiple email addresses from your existing email address simply by using the “+” symbol. For example, you might do your day-to-day email through yourname@yourdomain.com, but...
Many of our clients have engaged us to create a custom web application to improve their inventory management. This is a broad term and can refer to stock control, warehouse management, goods in and goods out, stocking tracking and auditing. An effective inventory management system will significantly enhance productivity and the ability to have oversight...
We march into spring with a busy few months behind us. We’ve enjoyed several exciting problem-solving projects. There’s no greater feeling for us than tackling business owners’ challenges and ultimately giving them that “Ahhhh!” moment. Sometimes it’s something as small as a simple software integration. Other times, it’s a deeper dive into their processes. Either...
Our primary goal when it comes to building custom web apps is to support businesses in their growth, increase their profits and unlock time, allowing owners and employees alike more time to get on with the good stuff. These are lofty ambitions, but there’s no reason a business shouldn’t be running efficiently in the software,...
The clichés are true – the new year is a great time to refresh and refocus, and at OnlyExcel Towers, we did just that. Throughout 2023, we solved many challenges for businesses looking for an easier way. This year’s plan is much more of that, but harder, better, faster, stronger. Or in our language, smarter....