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Most spreadsheet problems are not Excel problems.
They’re structure problems.
I often see spreadsheets where:
• formulas reference half the sheet
• headers change across tabs
• logic is embedded inside long nested formulas
• no one knows where the numbers actually come from
The result?
Small updates quietly break the entire model.
A simple structure solves most of this:
Raw Data → Processing → Output → Documentation
Raw data stays untouched.
Processing handles the logic.
Output shows only what decision-makers need.
Documentation explains how metrics are calculated.
Clean structure reduces fragility and makes updates predictable.
Good spreadsheets aren't just about formulas.
They’re about clear data flow and transparent logic.
One quick rule I follow:
If a spreadsheet needs a 200-character formula, the structure is probably wrong.
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