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Still Building Business Cases in Spreadsheets?

See why modern sales teams are replacing fragile spreadsheets with purpose-built value engineering platforms.

Feature Comparison

Feature
ValueNova
Spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets)
Reusable value modelsKey
AI-assisted value discoveryKey
Automatic ROI calculations
Manual formulas
Professional deliverablesKey
Auto-generated
Manual formatting
Industry benchmarks
Built-in & updated
Manual research
Version control
Automatic
Manual/None
Team collaboration
Real-time
File sharing
CRM integration
Native
Manual export
Post-sale value trackingKey
Error prevention
Built-in validation
None
Learning curve
Guided workflows
Requires expertise
Time to create business caseKey
15-30 minutes
4-8 hours

ValueNova Advantages

  • Create business cases 10x faster with guided workflows
  • Eliminate formula errors with validated calculations
  • Scale your methodology across the entire team
  • Generate professional deliverables automatically
  • Track value post-sale for retention and expansion

Spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) Limitations

  • Fragile formulas break without warning
  • No standardization across deals or reps
  • Knowledge lost when creators leave
  • Manual formatting for each deliverable
  • No integration with sales workflows

Which is Right for You?

Choose ValueNova if you...

  • Teams doing 5+ business cases per month
  • Organizations wanting repeatable value methodology
  • Sales teams needing professional deliverables
  • Companies tracking post-sale value delivery

Consider Spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) if you...

  • One-off analysis with unique requirements
  • Organizations with single value engineer
  • Teams with limited deal volume
  • Budget-constrained early-stage companies

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I import my existing spreadsheet models?

Yes. We help translate your current spreadsheet logic into reusable ValueNova blueprints, preserving your methodology while making it scalable.

How long does migration take?

Most teams are up and running within 2 weeks. We handle the blueprint creation based on your existing models.

What if I need custom calculations?

ValueNova supports custom formulas and logic. If your spreadsheet can calculate it, ValueNova can too—with added validation and reusability.

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