How to Use a Payroll Calculator in an Excel Spreadsheet. For small business owners who prefer to do their own payroll, one option is to use a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to keep track of employee pay.

An Excel formula is generally composed of several items. Knowing how to calculate formulas in Excel will make tracking various parts of your business that much easier.

Excel macros are like mini-programs that perform repetitive tasks, saving you a lot of time and typing. For example, it takes Excel less than one-tenth of a second to calculate an entire, massive ...

A spreadsheet is a simple grid designed to organize information and perform accurate and consistent calculations, essentially eliminating errors that happen when you’re using a calculator.

Excel offers several easy ways to calculate expiry dates. This post explores different ways to automate expiry date calculations in Excel.

Adding a running total to a simple Microsoft Excel revenue sheet isn't difficult, but adding a conditional running total will require a bit more effort. Solutions are simpler than you might think.

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