In recent discussions, one recurring theme is that VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) is obsolete. There are claims that it has been superseded by newer technologies...

In the world of data management, Excel and relational databases are often used together to handle a variety of business needs. Understanding the different perspectives...

This article follows up on my previous discussion about getting the most “bang for the buck” with Excel, contrasting simple solutions in Excel with the...

In this article, I will challenge the notion that certain Excel tasks—such as budgeting and consolidation—are “rocket science,” a claim often made by experts...

In business and technology, the best solutions often offer the greatest benefit with the least effort—commonly known as “bang for the buck.” As Nigella...

TL:DR Excel seamlessly leveraging a relational database does not make it a ‘Custom Application’, any more than Excel leveraging Power Query. Both are...

Recently, Paul Barnhurst conducted a poll about planning tools, asking whether Excel will remain a key tool for planning or if specialized planning tools will dominate...

This is a draft track for a comprehensive high-level demonstration and explainer currently in production. The model is on a small limited scale to reduce to the basic...

When evaluating Excel challenges and techniques, one critical aspect often overlooked is scalability. In many cases, we shouldn’t be teaching or applying...

There’s an idea floating around that may seem radical or even outrageous to many Excel users: Excel is powerful enough to make much of the manual work being done with it...