The Useful Software Company · Useful notes
A few useful notes.
A few useful notes.
For the awkward bits.
Thoughts on spreadsheets that have outgrown themselves, software that earns its keep, and making everyday work a little easier.
Bryn’s been keeping notes.
From the notebook
A backup you can actually find again
A backup is more useful when you know what it contains, where it lives and how to recover it. A few small habits can make all three easier.
What to bring to a first conversation
No technical brief required. Bring one real example, the bit that causes frustration and a rough idea of what better would look like.
When is a spreadsheet no longer enough?
Repeated typing, competing versions and rules only one person knows. Four signs your spreadsheet process needs a closer look, and a useful place to start.
Some things are easier
to talk through.
If a note here sounds like your working day, tell us about the awkward bit.
You don’t need a specification. A starting point is plenty.