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How to prevent costly project failures on a shoestring budget

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]   Henry Ford was a formidable American industrialist who revolutionised the assembly-line; suddenly we could produce more than we’d ever dreamed of and in a fraction of the time. We took that concept and built enterprises around it. Ford gave us the sense that if […]

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Excel: That dirty little secret

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] The first version of Microsoft Excel was released to Mac in 1985 and has grown to become one of the most important and influential computer programs in businesses around the world. You can safely bet that if you walk into any Finance department you will recognise an Excel spreadsheet over […]

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Top concerns for Financial Managers when choosing technology

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Gone are the days where technology was just the guy in IT’s problem. Financial Managers are now having to wear more than just their finance hats – they are having to tackle technology decisions as well. CFO’s and Finance Managers need to identify opportunities where […]

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Bitcoin and Blockchain technology set to disrupt the Finance sector

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Bitcoin and Blockchain technology has surged forward as the potential for the next biggest disrupter in the finance industry. Last year Wall Street showed just how serious it was about using their tech when larger financial institutions like Citi, Nasdaq, Visa and others invested in […]

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Is the life of an entrepreneur for you?

Taking the plunge into entrepreneurship or even considering launching a startup comes with its own challenges, risks and rewards. Over the years, I have learnt a couple of things that have helped me on my entrepreneurship journey that can definitely help any aspiring entrepreneur prepare for what’s to come. No one is born an entrepreneur […]

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Excel: Is it suitable for complex data analysis?

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] When it comes to data analytics, many business users and financial managers are unsure whether Excel is a reliable business tool. Their main concerns are whether it is convenient, simple, and equipped enough to handle their business needs. So, is it an efficient business tool […]

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Myths about Excel – Data volume limitation and historical analysis

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Headline” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Excel Myths about Data volume limitation and historical analysis [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Body Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] We chat about some of the myths that have been going around about Excel.  This conversation focusses on Excel only as an historical analysis tool and that that […]

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Beat the Budget Speech with innovation and business synergy

Image Source : www.gov.za The whole country waited with baited breath when Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan stepped forward to deliver the Budget Speech; in the run up to this event there was plenty of speculation in the finance sector as well as high anxiety. The people of South Africa were looking for some reassurance and […]

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Data analysis beyond 1 million rows: PowerPivot takes Excel to the next level

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] As you have probably noticed we are staunch advocates for Excel – now we know that is an understatement, but we wanted to go a little into detail into the features of some of the add-ins for Excel which we use that make an incredible […]