Articles that mention "Google Sheets"

How Zapier helped turn this roofing company into a million-dollar business

There's a point in the life cycle of every contracting business when you reach a plateau. It happened to me and my roofing business not long ago.

How automation helped a gourmet market chain scale its home shopping service

Like countless small businesses across the U.S., Iavarone Bros., saw its world change this year. The onset of the COVID-19 crisis caused the gourmet Italian market chain's lucrative catering business to dry up overnight.

How to automatically create certificates for online tests: A guide for instructors

With much of the world socially distancing, it's no surprise that online learning has rapidly taken off.

Stay on top of your professional development with these 4 strategies

Since graduating from college years ago, I've learned that I don't know much at all.

I'm a marketer that relies on Google apps. Where should I start with Zapier?

I'm a marketer that relies on Google apps. Where should I start with Zapier? — Lisa B The good news: There are many ways to set up automated marketing workflows for Google apps—now known as Google Workplace—using Zapier.

In defense of making spreadsheets for fun

In August, I made a spreadsheet that simulates live baseball games. It was a desperate attempt to grab hold of some semblance of control over the disaster roulette that is this year. It was an act of blind curiosity, a one-time thing.

The BlackTies: Making magic with automation

Running a successful business is magic in its own right. But managing leads and updating spreadsheets wasn't the kind of magic The BlackTies, a Sydney magician group, wanted to be doing.

How SheEO uses automation in their quest to create a $1 billion fund to support women-run businesses

Vicki Saunders is a successful serial entrepreneur, and she knows all too well the biases against women that are built into venture systems. Women receive 2.2% of available funding, Vicki shared with us.

Google Sheets: App of the day

No matter what your line of work is, one thing unites most knowledge workers: the spreadsheet. From number-crunching to planning projects, spreadsheets are a workplace staple—and a common source of frustration for some.

How a one-woman nonprofit scaled to deliver thousands of meals to people in need

At the beginning of the pandemic, Rhiannon Menn was feeling helpless. She was looking for a way to support the families in her community while still following stay-at-home orders and keeping her family safe.