Is your team feeling the pain of using spreadsheets for critical business processes? While useful, spreadsheets are time-consuming and easy to mess up. They leave your business vulnerable to costly mistakes and aren’t efficient. If your team is being held back from their best productivity, learn how you can turn those spreadsheets and other processes into custom applications that are tailored to your business.

Why Do Businesses Use Custom Software?

Businesses use custom software when they want to see unconstricted business growth. Using spreadsheets and mass-market software can only take a company so far. When you switch to custom software, you’ll immediately notice the difference. Not only will the software work and grow with your business but it will be exactly tailored to your needs. 

Is It Time To Move On From Spreadsheets To Custom Software?

Spreadsheets require a significant administrative burden and are more vulnerable to human error. One or two simple mistakes can lead to huge errors that cost thousands. If your company is still using spreadsheets to conduct critical processes, it may be time to make the change to custom software. 

Custom software can automate your processes, cutting your administrative work significantly and reducing errors. If you’re looking for a faster, more efficient way of doing things, it’s time to move on from spreadsheets. 

How Do You Turn An Excel Spreadsheet Into An Application?

Turning an Excel spreadsheet into an application requires good, clean data and an experienced development team that can turn those sheets into custom applications. While it can be a straightforward process, there are places where you can easily make a mistake. 

• Choose Your Data. Selecting your data source is the first step to turning an Excel spreadsheet into an application. In this case, the data source is the sheet or calculation you want to convert into an application.

• Select Visualized Data. While all of your data is available within the app, the only thing you need to see is the important output information generated by your software. You need to choose which data you want to be visible in your application’s reporting features. 

• Select a Design. The design of your application is essential, as it greatly affects how easy your application is to use. You can choose a simple design style or make things more complex by adding charts, tables, or other data visualizations. 

• Launch the Application. Once you’ve chosen your design and converted your Excel spreadsheet, you can officially launch your application and begin training your team on usage!

• Continuous Evaluation. Launching your application is never the final step. You need to continuously evaluate how your application is performing and make adjustments as needed. 

Professional Custom Software Solutions

At DHx Software, we have years of experience developing custom software solutions for small- and mid-sized businesses that drive efficiency and change. Schedule a call with a team member today to discuss how we can help your business achieve efficiency by turning your spreadsheets and other processes into custom applications.