According to Eric Schmidt, former Executive Chairman at Google, there were 5 exabytes* of information created between the dawn of civilisation and 2003. Since then, that volume of data is created every two days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Yes, we had to look it up too. An exabyte is 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 bytes. Five exabytes are described as being \u2018all words ever spoken by human beings\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s no doubt that data is here, it\u2019s big, and it has so much value. If we can just keep control of it and use it to our best advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Data solutions like Airtable really help us to achieve this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Airtable is a versatile platform that combines the simplicity of a spreadsheet with the robust features of a database. It can be put to great use in businesses of all sizes and doesn\u2019t require extensive technical skills to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, like all tools of its type, you need experience to be able to leverage its full capabilities. And that\u2019s where Smarter Business Processes comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We offer specialised Airtable customisation and consultancy services that will help you maximise the platform\u2019s potential, in particular helping you integrate systems with Airtable to create frictionless, efficient workflows. An example of this is the integration of Xero with Airtable for Dan Lewis from Duct-IN. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After working with our experts, Dan said \u201cWhile Xero is excellent, it has limited functionality for tracking margin information on individual orders and at month-end. To fill this gap, I\u2019ve been manually inputting data into a spreadsheet, which takes up about 15-20% of my time each month. Smarter Business Processes understood my goals and helped me develop a customised Airtable solution tailored to our business needs, allowing us to achieve the required results.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s explore what Airtable has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, we wouldn\u2019t be living up to our smart business name and reputation if we let things lie at this point. Because we know not everyone is technically minded, and because sometimes that \u2018new platform learning curve\u2019 simply takes up too much time, we\u2019re here to help you make the most of Airtable within your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our specialist Airtable consultancy services start with us conducting a comprehensive assessment of your current workflows to identify opportunities for improvement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our Airtable consultants can then offer tailored advice to help you implement customised Airtable solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working with us in this way means you avoid common pitfalls and benefit from a fast-tracked project to integrate Airtable into your systems and processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What might this look like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re often asked to help clients integrate Airtable with their in-house and legacy systems so they can have one reporting interface. We can help you build this integration and implement it seamlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And while you might be fine with creating a basic database using Airtable, when it comes to creating something more organised and relational, you can benefit from our experience and knowledge \u2013 as they say, you don\u2019t know what you don\u2019t know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re running a slightly larger and more complex organisation, you might need some project management help. In the past we\u2019ve helped clients who want to integrate departments and functions across the business, including several legacy systems and ensuring one overarching system that can be used by everyone in the business for collaborative working and efficient reporting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are few things more worthwhile than streamlining your data and processes to enable everyone to improve their access and ability to use data in decision making. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having great data is one thing but if you can\u2019t use it to gain insights into trends and predict future outcomes, what use does it really have?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019d like to know more about Airtable, or speak to one of our accredited consultants, simply book a free consultation and we\u2019ll be delighted to show you how we can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n