The Excel Playbook for Small Business Success is the ultimate guide for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners who want to take control of their finances, operations, and data without needing an accounting degree or IT background. Whether you're just starting out or looking to streamline an established venture, this book delivers a powerful, easy-to-follow roadmap for using Microsoft Excel to manage every aspect of your business more efficiently.
Through 24 detailed, experience-rich chapters, you'll discover how to harness Excel's most essential features-like formulas, dashboards, pivot tables, templates, and automations to master business budgeting, track sales and expenses, manage inventory, process payroll, analyze profits, and much more. Each chapter is packed with real-world applications, hands-on examples, and practical wisdom gained from years of small business ownership. You'll not only learn the "how," but also the "why," as the author shares stories of trial, error, and success to guide you through every spreadsheet strategy.
Inside, you'll uncover how to:
Design smart, scalable workbooks tailored for your business needs
Build dynamic dashboards that bring your data to life
Create easy-to-use invoice and budget templates
Track income, expenses, and cash flow with clarity and confidence
Automate time-consuming tasks to save hours each week
Use Excel as a CRM, payroll tool, and project tracker
Make data-driven decisions that fuel growth
Whether you're a solopreneur juggling every task or a growing business owner managing a team, The Excel Playbook for Small Business Success is your trusted companion for turning Excel into a silent business partner organized, powerful, and ready to work 24/7.
Empower yourself with the tools, techniques, and mindset to run your business smarter, not harder.