Businesses Stuck on Excel Because Software Forces Them to Change Workflow
A builder observes that businesses default to Excel and repetitive manual data work for finance, operations, reconciliation, and reporting tasks because existing platforms require the business to adapt to the software rather than the reverse. The gap is compounded by data-heavy custom software typically carrying enterprise-level pricing out of reach for smaller teams.
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