Spreadsheet Models for Managers


Getting Access to Spreadsheet Models for Managers


If Spreadsheet Models for Managersyou use Excel to model businesses, business processes, or business transactions, this course will change your life. You’ll learn how to create tools for yourself that will amaze even you. Unrestricted use of this material is available in two ways.

As a stand-alone Web site
It resides on your computer, and you can use it anywhere. No need for Internet access.
At this Web site
If you have access to the Internet whenever you want to view this material, you can purchase on-line access. Unlimited usage. I’m constantly making improvements and you’ll get them as soon as they’re available.

To Order On Line

Order "Spreadsheet Models for Managers, on-line edition, one month" by credit card, for USD 69.95 each, using our secure server, and receive download instructions by return email.
Order "Spreadsheet Models for Managers, on-line edition, three months" by credit card, for USD 199.00 each, using our secure server, and receive download instructions by return email.
Order "Spreadsheet Models for Managers, downloadable hyperbook edition" by credit card, for USD 199.00 each, using our secure server, and receive download instructions by return email.

To Order by Mail

Make your check payable to Chaco Canyon Consulting, for the amount indicated:
  • For the download: USD 199.00
  • For access online for three months: USD 199.00
  • For access online for one month: USD 69.95
And send it to:
Chaco Canyon Consulting
700 Huron Avenue, Suite 19C
Cambridge, MA 02138

To use the course software you’ll need some other applications, which you very probably already have. By placing your order, you’re confirming that you have the software you need, as described on this site.

Spreadsheet Models for Managers

Review of Last Time 14/1
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Last time, we surveyed the history of macro languages in Excel, and the pros and cons of both XLM and VBA. We also described the data types, their uses and attributes, and how to set and access them. And we discussed how to build function macros.

Last Modified: Wednesday, 27-Apr-2016 04:15:26 EDT

How to Measure the Value of a Function Macro

The value of a function macro increases with frequency of use, the complexity of the calculation it performs, and the area of the result it returns. As you examine the computations you perform routinely in your work, make note of those computations that meet these criteria. Before committing yourself to writing a macro to carry out one those computations, try various methods for implementing it using standard built-in worksheet functions. That effort might clarify for you the kernel of the computation that benefits most from a macro-based approach.