Spreadsheets have been a business staple for decades. They’re familiar, versatile, and let’s face it — nailing a tricky formula can make anyone feel like a wizard.

But here’s the downside: Around 90% of businesses still depend on outdated spreadsheets to manage key data.

The result? Slower processes, more mistakes, and endless hours lost to manual updates.

Sound familiar?

Maybe you’ve spent too much time hunting for the “latest version,” fixing formatting errors, or copy-pasting the same data into multiple places. If it feels inefficient, that’s because it is—and you’re not the only one feeling the pain.

Interestingly, 82% of businesses say automation is on their radar. Yet only 43% are planning to implement it within the next year. That leaves a big gap—and a big opportunity to get ahead.

Here’s how automation can help:

Rather than spending hours entering numbers or fixing formulas, automation tools can take over tasks like data collection, processing, and reporting. You’ll get real-time updates, fewer errors, and more time to focus on actual decision-making—not just data wrangling.

Plus, most automation platforms come with built-in security controls, so you can manage access and protect sensitive information with ease.

Still, it’s understandable why some businesses are slow to switch. Spreadsheets feel safe, and change can be daunting. But the longer you wait, the more you risk falling behind.

The best part? You don’t have to go all-in right away. Start small—maybe with automating customer data, tracking payments, or generating reports. Once you see how much time and stress it saves, expanding automation will feel like a no-brainer.

Ready to ditch the spreadsheet chaos? Let’s talk about how automation could work for you >