What in the world are PLR Spreadsheets? Now, I know what you might be thinking, "Spreadsheets? How exciting can that be?" But I know you are going to be pleasantly suprised by what you can do with spreadsheets these days.  

PLR spreadsheets are a fantastic way to create more products for your business quickly. Plus the popularity of using plr spreadsheets is rising. So it's definitely time to take advantage of them. 

Using PLR spreadsheets gives you a great starting point, as with any type of plr product. It gives you a visual starting point and I don't know about you, but I find that helps so much, and seeing something other than a blank spreadsheet gets my idea brain working! 

I wasn't exactly sure what Spreadsheets were, I knew about Excel Spreadsheets but not Google Sheets. So what are they and why should we be using them? 

Understanding PLR Spreadsheets

First, let's break down what PLR spreadsheets actually are. In simple terms, they are pre-made spreadsheet templates that you can purchase and use as your own. That's right, someone else does all the working of creating a well-designed spreadsheet, and you get to put your name on it and use it for your business. Especially when they come with all the formulas in place. 

If you run any type of digital business why should you think about adding PLR spreadsheet into your business? Well first off all, every business owner has some need for spreadsheets. This could be just for tracking business expenses and doing taxes. Or you might wish to have spreadsheets that you can sell to your customers and clients. 

PLR spreadsheets are all about saving you time and money. Why spend days on creating a gorgeous looking spreadsheet, when you could create one in hours? 

Let's discouss using PLR spreadsheets in more detail. Then you will have a better understanding of why you want them in your business. Plus I will show you how to start using them, even if you are a total newbie to Google Sheets. 

You may just be surprised by what kind of spreadsheets are available and they are not all business related! 

What Are PLR Spreadsheets?

As I mentioned before PLR spreadsheets are a great starting point or foundation on which you can build on. 

I am sure you have taken shortcuts before? 

Have you ever used a cake mix instead of baking from scratch?
Have you used a gravy mix instead of making it? 

There's absolutely nothing wrong with doing that at all, especially when you are short of time. But what if you don't know how to create something from scratch? It just makes plain sense to use something that gets you started on the right foot. 

That is the exact concept of what a PLR spreadsheet does for you. They are pre-created spreadsheet templates that you can purchase and use for your own business needs. 

How Do PLR Spreadsheets Differ From Regular Spreadsheets?

• Think of regular spreadsheets as a blank canvas, where you start from scratch. You add the formulas, design the layout, and input all the data.
• PLR spreadsheets, on the other hand, are like a pre-painted canvas. They come with built-in features like formulas, tables, and sometimes even sample data. They're designed to be ready-to-use or require minimal adjustments.

Types of PLR Spreadsheets

• Just like there are many types of businesses, there are many types of PLR spreadsheets. Here are a few examples:
  • Tracker Spreadsheets: Expense, Income, Budget, Travel Expenses, Chore Charts and more...
  • Planner Spreadsheets: Content Creation, Blog posts, Travel, Ideation, Email, Daily/Monthly/Yearly, Meal planners and more... 
  • Inventory Spreadsheets: Home, Decor, Business, Finances and more...
  • Fun Spreadsheets: Think beyond the boring stuff - bingo cards, word search, birthday celebrations and more...

These are just a few examples, but the sky's the limit. There are PLR spreadsheets for almost every topic you can think of. 

The Benefits of Using PLR Spreadsheets in Your Digital Business

Let's talk about the key benefits of using PLR spreadsheets:

1. Time and Resource Efficiency: One of the biggest advantages of using PLR spreadsheets is the time and resources they can save you. Imagine this: Instead of starting from scratch, you get a ready-made template that is a great match for your business needs. When you look at it, you can see it just needs a few tweaks to be the prefect fit! This means less time for you when it comes to fiddling with formulas and layouts and more time focusing on what really matters - growing your business.
2. Customization and Branding: Now, you might be thinking, "But won't my spreadsheets look like everyone else's?" Here's the beauty of it - PLR spreadsheets are incredibly customizable! With just a few changes, you can infuse your brand's personality into these templates. Change the colors, fonts, add your logo, modify the columns to fit your specific data - the sky's the limit. This level of customization is easy to do, and the more you make these types of changes the easier it gets for you. 
3. Cost-Effectiveness: If you're running a digital business, you know how important it is to keep costs in check. Designing a spreadsheet from the ground up or hiring a professional to do it can be expensive. PLR spreadsheets are a budget-friendly alternative. They offer you professional-quality templates at a fraction of the cost, which is especially beneficial for small businesses and your budget.
4. Variety and Flexibility: Regardless of what your business needs are, there's likely a PLR spreadsheet out there for you. From creating trackers, to managing your digital products, to paying your affiliates, and creating fun printable spreadsheets as well as planning out your social media content, the variety is endless. This flexibility allows you to find a spreadsheet for almost every aspect of your business, ensuring that you're always prepared and organized.

Remember, the key to making the most of your PLR spreadsheets is understanding your business needs and finding the right templates that meet your needs. With these tools in your arsenal, you're not just saving time and money; you're streamlining your operations and setting your business up for success.

Getting Started with PLR Spreadsheets

Google Sheets are just one of the tools that are offered by Google. They are part of the free, web based Apps, which also include Google Docs, Google Keep, Google Slides and Google Forms. Mobile users can download apps so that they can be used on various devices. 

They can be edited online and shared easily. This means you won't lose your content if your hard drive fails. Plus it helps free up space on your computer. 

Importing PLR Spreadsheets into Google Sheets: A Step-by-Step Guide

• Step 1 - After purchasing your new PLR spreadsheet you will be given a link to the file. This will open up in your browser and you should be asked to make a copy of it. Just go to File and a drop down menu appears, select Copy. 
• Once you have copied your sheet you will see the word 'Copy' in the new spreadsheet. This is the one you will work on. 

Customizing Your PLR Spreadsheet: Making It Uniquely Yours

There are several simple steps you can take to customize your PLR spreadsheet. Changing colors is quick and easy and gives your new spreadsheet a totally different look. 

Let's change the font next: 

Let's add your logo. 

In this example our final step is to change the colors in the tables. 

Next let's change all those squares, it's not as daunting as you might think! Let's change a row of the check boxes 

The monthly section with all those boxes is done in a similar fashion. Click on the first checkbox under January and then holding the shift key go the very last box. This highlights them all and then select your new Text color as you did above.   

Your PLR spreadsheet is now not a plr spreadsheet it has been customized for your business. You can use it in your own business, or resell it to your customers or clients. 

Choosing the Right PLR Spreadsheets for Your Business

How do you know which plr spreadsheets to purchase? 

Q. What is your purpose for buying a new spreadsheet template?

Are you using it in your business for yourself, or do you want to stock your store with it? Or do you want to sell it on marketplaces such as Etsy? You actually might want to do all three! I have done this myself many times. 

If your only purpose is using it for your business then it's a pretty straight forward decision. Make sure the spreadsheet has all the content that you need. For example if it's a Expense tracker. Does it have all the columns you need, if not can new ones be added? If so then go ahead and make your purchase. 

If you want to resell it in anyway make sure you read the stores PLR License to understand what you can and cannot do with the PLR spreadsheet. 

Selling Your PLR Spreadsheets

The biggest thing to remember is that when you sell your spreadsheet, you are now selling it with Personal Use rights only. This means that your customers may only use it for themselves and are not allowed to resell it. 

Once you have edited and customized your plr spreadsheet you can start to add it as a product to your store to sell. 

You will need to price your spreadsheet accordingly. I like to go to Etsy and search for the type of spreadsheet I am planning on selling. Then you can see what they are offering and how they are pricing their spreadsheet. 

It's often good practice to make your price one that is neither too cheap or too expensive. So pricing in the middle is a good option to start with. You can always run a sale or an introductory pricing option once it's in your store. 

In the image above you can see that the varitey of Spreadsheets available on Etsy range from planner and budget spreadsheets. To meal planner and weightloss spreadsheets. 

The prices range from just over $2.00 to just under $25.00. This will vary depending on how complex the spreadsheet is. 

If your spreadsheet is just one tab, as in the Marketing Schedule one in our example is, then you would price yours at the lower range. If you have multiple sheets with complex formulas then it only makes sense to price it much higher. 

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My PLR Spreadsheet Recommendations: 

PlannerforAll - she has lots of PLR Spreadsheets in her store ranging from Gardening Spreadsheets to Business Spreadsheets. 

Household Budget Planner Spreadsheet - household budget spreadsheets are very popular and this one comes with a guide on how to make changes to it. Comes with PLR rights. 

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