Excel is an excellent place to start. The trouble begins when the file becomes "the company system": multiple copies, broken formulas, and nobody sure which version is the latest.
Five signs you've outgrown spreadsheets
- More than one person edits the same file and changes collide.
- You spend hours every week assembling a single report.
- You need permissions: an employee should see orders but not prices, for example.
- You can't tell who changed a number, or when.
- Customers ask about their order status and there's nowhere for them to see it.
Start small
You don't need a huge system on day one. An economy dashboard with three main screens and core KPIs starts at SAR 3,900 in 3–5 weeks, and the professional version with roles and up to 8 screens starts at SAR 9,900.