In our previous installment, we navigated the critical transition from the “Developing” to the “Defined” stage of the SMB Data Maturity Model. We established a world where data is organized, reporting is standardized through a Business Intelligence (BI) platform, and the chaos of spreadsheet reporting has been tamed. In the Defined stage, the organization has […]
Last time in Analytics Foundations Part 1, we broke free from pure spreadsheet chaos and nudged our data environment into the Developing stage. Data exports are now landing in one place, basic quality controls catch typos early, and a pilot dashboard refreshes automatically. These are great wins, but for many SMBs, this is where things […]
For those caught up in spreadsheet chaos, escaping it begins with establishing a solid foundation. Learn to lay the groundwork for a more organized approach by diving into Analytics Foundations: Part 1 of 4. Why ending spreadsheet reporting chaos matters When every department keeps a separate copy of critical data, accurate reporting is a gamble. […]