Hire an Excel VBA Consultant
You need someone who can take your messy, time-consuming spreadsheet processes and turn them into reliable automation. Someone who's done it hundreds of times. Someone who gives you a fixed price, delivers on time, and hands over clean, documented code that your team can actually use.
That's what I do. I'm Robert Terry — 20+ years of Excel VBA and Access development, 500+ completed projects, and a straightforward process that eliminates guesswork.
What to Look for When Hiring an Excel VBA Consultant
Not all consultants are equal. Before you hire anyone — including me — here's what separates a professional from someone who just knows a bit of VBA:
Deep Experience
Look for 10+ years of dedicated VBA work, not a generalist who dabbles. Excel VBA has quirks and limitations that only experience teaches you to navigate efficiently.
Portfolio of Real Projects
Ask for examples. A good consultant can describe past projects, the problems they solved, and the measurable results. Vague descriptions are a red flag.
Fixed vs. Hourly Pricing
Hourly billing incentivizes slow work. Fixed pricing means the consultant is confident in their estimate and motivated to deliver efficiently. You know costs upfront.
Clear Communication
Can they explain technical solutions in plain English? Do they respond promptly? You'll be working together for weeks — communication style matters as much as technical skill.
Support After Delivery
What happens after handoff? A professional includes documentation, training, and a support period. You shouldn't be left alone with code you can't maintain.
Code Ownership
You should own everything delivered. No licensing, no lock-in, no ongoing fees to use your own automation. If a consultant retains ownership, walk away.
Why Clients Choose Robert Terry
20+ Years of Dedicated Experience
Not a generalist. I've spent my entire career in Excel VBA and Access development. I've seen every edge case, every corporate environment, every version of Office.
500+ Completed Projects
Manufacturing, finance, healthcare, real estate, government, education — I've automated processes across every industry. Your challenge isn't new to me.
Direct Principal Access
No account managers, no junior developers. You work directly with me — the person writing your code. Questions get answered in hours, not days.
Fixed Pricing, No Surprises
After our consultation, you get a fixed price for the entire project. The scope is clear, the cost is locked, and you won't see a surprise invoice.
Full Code Ownership
Everything I build is yours. Code, documentation, training materials — no licensing fees, no lock-in. You can modify, extend, or hand it to another developer anytime.
Training & Documentation Included
Every project includes user documentation and a training session. Your team will know how to use, maintain, and troubleshoot the solution from day one.
How the Process Works
Free Consultation
We spend 30 minutes discussing your current process, pain points, and goals. I ask questions, you share your screen if helpful. No cost, no obligation.
Fixed-Price Quote
Within 2–3 business days, you receive a detailed proposal: scope, deliverables, timeline, and a fixed price. You know exactly what you're getting before committing.
Build & Test
I build your solution with regular progress updates. You see working demos during development and provide feedback. No disappearing for weeks.
Training & Delivery
Once testing is complete, I deliver the final solution with documentation and a live training session for your team. Everyone knows how to use it.
Ongoing Support
30 days of included support after delivery for any questions or minor adjustments. After that, I'm available at my advisory rate for updates as your needs evolve.
What I Build
Excel VBA Macros & Automation
Report generation, data consolidation, multi-file processing, email automation, dashboard updates, and custom functions.
Access Databases
Multi-user database applications with custom forms, reports, queries, and VBA automation. Replace spreadsheet chaos with structured data.
Financial Models
Budgets, forecasts, scenario analysis, and valuation models. Clean structure, clear assumptions, and automated data feeds.
Database Migrations
Move from Access to SQL Server, Azure, or web-based platforms. Preserve data integrity and business logic through the transition.
Reporting Automation
Automated daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Pull from multiple data sources, format consistently, and distribute automatically.
Legacy System Integration
Connect Excel and Access to ERP systems, accounting software, CRMs, and other data sources your business already uses.
Real Results from Real Projects
Manufacturing Report Automation
A manufacturing company spent 8 hours weekly compiling production reports from multiple departments. Automated the entire process into a 15-minute one-click solution. Saved $15,000/year.
Read full case study →Financial Close Process
A finance team's monthly close took 3 days of manual data gathering and reconciliation. Built an automated system that completes the process in 10 minutes. Saved $25,000/year.
Read full case study →Operations Dashboard
An operations manager spent 6 hours weekly updating dashboards from multiple data sources. Automated data pulling, calculations, and formatting. Saved $18,000/year.
Read full case study →Pricing
Advisory & Consulting
- • Code review and optimization
- • Architecture planning
- • Troubleshooting existing VBA
- • Training sessions
- • Ongoing support calls
Build Projects
- • Simple automation: $1,500–$3,000
- • Advanced projects: $3,000–$8,000
- • Enterprise solutions: $8,000+
- • Includes training & documentation
- • 30-day support included
Exact price quoted after free consultation
Frequently Asked Questions
Schedule Your Free Consultation
30 minutes. No cost. No obligation. Tell me about your process and I'll tell you exactly what automation can do for you — and what it would cost.
Or email: rob@excelaccessconsultant.com