Q4) Are spreadsheets difficult to use?
A4) Spreadsheets are very powerful tools, far more powerful than most, if not all, business applications. They can, and every day do, solve a vast array of business problems from managing small mailing lists right through to evaluating Wall Street Banks' option portfolios. This power is achieved through the flexibility and complexity of the spreadsheet programs themselves which can lead to inelegant spreadsheets and the accusation that they are "difficult to use".
At Business Spreadsheets Dot Com we do our utmost to ensure that our spreadsheets are easy to understand and use. To that end we include simple clear instructions at the front of each spreadsheet, helpful tips on each sheet and some examples to aid getting started. We also work hard to steer clear of complicated spreadsheet features and complex features that can cloud a spreadsheets ease of use and flexibility. We believe that adherence to these guidelines, combined with our disciplined structured approach, make our spreadsheets the best there are.