🤯 Could Automation Save You from Spreadsheet Headaches?
Spreadsheets have been the go-to tool for businesses for decades. They’re familiar, flexible, and, let’s be honest - it feels like a mini victory when you get that one formula to finally work 🎉
But here’s the problem:
Most businesses are still using spreadsheets for tasks they’ve long outgrown.
In fact, 90% of businesses still rely on outdated spreadsheets to manage important data - even though they can slow you down and increase the risk of errors.
Sound Familiar?
Manually entering the same data again and again
Fixing mistakes that somehow keep creeping in
Wondering if you’ve got the latest version or not
Wasting time trying to “make it work”
You’re not alone. It’s frustrating — and unnecessary.
🤖 So… Can Automation Really Help?
Yes. Big time.
Automation tools can:
✅ Collect, process, and report on data in real time
✅ Eliminate repetitive manual tasks
✅ Cut down on human error
✅ Keep things consistent and secure
Instead of spending hours fiddling with cells and formulas, your team could be focusing on more important stuff 💡
🔐 Bonus: Built-In Security
Modern automation tools come with user permissions, audit trails and encryption. So you stay in control of who can see or change what.
No more mystery edits or “accidental” deletions 😬
📉 So Why Aren’t More Businesses Switching?
Change can be scary - and spreadsheets feel safe.
But here’s the reality: sticking with outdated tools is holding your business back.
And while 82% of businesses have automation on their roadmap, only 43% plan to implement it in the next year. That’s a lot of teams still suffering through spreadsheet stress.
Where Should You Start?
You don’t need to overhaul everything in one go. Start small with tasks like:
Tracking payments
Managing customer data
Creating reports
Once you see how much time and stress you save, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.
📞 Ready to Upgrade from Spreadsheet Chaos?
If you’re tired of version confusion, endless data entry, and formula fails, it might be time to bring automation into your workflow.
At Adkinsio, we help businesses work smarter with practical, no-fuss automation solutions.
👉 Get in touch today and let’s take the first step together.
📧 ashley@adkinsio.co.uk
📞 0800 112 6789