Spreadsheets can be useful at the start. Costs emerge when people edit different versions, prices become outdated and calculations are disconnected from sales and finances.
Hidden costs
Add up checking hours, rebuilt proposals, incorrect purchases, delays and missed opportunities. The tool's price is only one part of the decision.
When spreadsheets stop scaling
A process depending on one person, difficult formulas or scattered files loses predictability. The team needs a foundation it can consult and review.
What to compare in software
Check systems and configuration setup, version control, calculations, margins, sales tracking, support and ease of adoption.