CFO Pro+Analytics
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The Nine Business Model Templates: Why Industry Expertise Matters Less Than You Think
When I am networking with new business relationships, a frequent question I am asked is whether my firm’s CFO services specialize in any specific industry. As a business nerd with a lot of consulting experience, I think this is a legitimate question but not how we approach the market. In the lower middle market, most Continue reading
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Excel’s Game-Changing COPILOT Function: Why My Previous AI Recommendations Just Changed
TL;DR: Microsoft just launched the revolutionary COPILOT function in Excel, bringing AI directly into spreadsheet cells. This changes everything I recommended in my previous Copilot vs Claude comparison. While Claude still excels for complex Power Query work, Excel’s new COPILOT function delivers the speed, flexibility, and native integration that transforms how we work with data—without Continue reading
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Copilot vs Claude for Excel: Which AI Assistant Wins for Formula Building?
TL;DR Copilot offers seamless integration directly in Excel, but requires OneDrive auto-save, responds slower, and provides limited formula alternatives. Claude delivers faster responses with multiple formula options and excels at Power Query M code, but requires copying/pasting between windows. For basic users, Copilot’s integration wins despite its limitations. For advanced users or those preferring file Continue reading