For better or worse...
replyA single spreadsheet used locally is probably the best imaginable tool for answering "what if I changed that."
That same sheet shared across an organization suddenly becomes a game of "what caused that change."
Absolutely. And the data and code being stored all in one file makes it exceptionally nimble for the planning phase. You can generally count on any stakeholder in your org being able to handle it.
replyCan you give an example of what you mean by "planning?"
replyBudget planning, presumably. How much you are going to spend and on what, and what you need to charge for your products to break even or meet a profit goal.
replyIt doesn't have to be financial. It's anything that can be quantified.
replySome random sheets I've used, neither made by me nor about business:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1m08haqvTiXKIh4c7y4uM...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fo_-HebVr_9PruE94LgT...
I don't know how true it is today, but many a rollercoaster has been designed/planned in a spreadsheet. g-force and speed analysis, making sure there aren't any "blackout" points, etc. It allows you to iterate quickly and automatically appreciate the ramification of design decisions.
replycan Numbers by Apple ever catch up ??
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