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Smart Excel tools & apps to track, analyze and simplify your numbers.

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GoldenAppX makes Excel tools and apps that help you track, monitor and analyze your numbers, from personal savings to small-business cash flow. They are easy to open, easy to fill in and come with clear instructions, so you do not need advanced Excel skills. The Excel workbooks are sold under the Golden Workbook line of Excel tools. This blog explains how to use them and shares short, plain-language guides.

What you will find here

  • Short how-to guides for tracking, monitoring and analyzing your numbers in Excel, from savings to cash flow
  • Notes on how each template works, so you can adapt it to your own numbers
  • Links to the templates in my store (they are my own products)

Good to know

  • The tools are made for Microsoft Excel. I have not tested them in other spreadsheet programs.
  • The tools are calculators and organisers. They are not financial advice, and results depend entirely on the numbers you enter.
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General information only. Everything on this blog is general information. It is not financial, tax, accounting or legal advice, and it is not tailored to your situation. For decisions about your own money or business, please speak to a qualified professional.

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Questions about a template or this blog? Email m.eimane0@gmail.com.

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