Why SMEs Are Ditching Spreadsheets for AI-Powered Business Management
Introduction: The Spreadsheet Struggle is Real In the early days of running a business, spreadsheets were a gift—cheap, flexible and simple. But in 2025, relying on Excel or Google Sheets to run core business functions is like managing a smart factory with stone tools. From scattered data and manual entry errors to version conflicts and wasted hours in admin tasks—spreadsheets have become more of a liability than an asset. SMEs are finally making the shift. The Hidden Cost of Sticking to Spreadsheets Let’s break it down: Time-Consuming : Manual data entry eats up valuable hours every week. Error-Prone : One wrong cell = big financial misreporting. No Real-Time Collaboration : Updates don’t sync fast in high-pressure environments. Security Risks : Password-protected spreadsheets ≠ true data security. No Smart Insights : You get raw numbers, but no trends, alerts or automation. Enter AI-Powered Business Management Platforms like YodsBMS are designed for the modern S...