Spreadsheets vs Databases – Round 3: Instant Reporting

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In the third round of this comparison of Spreadsheets and Databases we look at Instant Reporting.

Computers can compile information into useful outputs, like invoices, and insightful reports if we feed it the correct data.  Which of our two contenders will come out on top?

Round 3: INSTANT REPORTING

Spreadsheets

non-instant-reportingWith Microsoft Office, Excel can give you pretty graphs which you can tinker with for what seems like hours of pure pre-presentation pleasure.  But, it can be very time-consuming if you have to pull data in from several different sources to generate the report you need.  There is also the worry about the accuracy and age of the data.  Because there are so many manual steps required there is also a much greater possibility of human error creeping in. ...

How To Get The Reports You Need To Guide Your Business

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I have recently been away for a well-earned break by the seaside.  It has been a hectic year full of change, technical challenges and new developments.  On my return I wanted to review the previous 12 months at Working Data and check out some basic management reporting.

Reporting

Using our in-house Custom Software I pulled up the report showing the source of the last 12 months' clients.  47% of our invoicing total came from repeat business with our existing clients.

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