This.

I just finished a 5 week long project revolving around replacing an Excel sheet filled with a bus load of macros. Now the client has a web based solution that can use the excel sheet as an optional data import medium, but not be beholden to it.

What do you replace Excel with?

I build custom apps based heavily on what is described here - http://onsmalltalk.com/sandstonedb-simple-activerecord-style... (more towards the bottom).

Thanks!

How did you attract your first clients doing this?

Entirely word of mouth.