Calendar-Based Time Intelligence in Power BI
Before we dive into the new calendar-based time intelligence options in Power BI, let us keep in mind the classic date table approach in Power BI and then answer two key questions: What is the new calendar-based time intelligence feature, and why do they matter for your reporting? What is the new Calendar-Based Time Intelligence? […]
How to Use a Date Table in Power BI
Before exploring how to use a date table in Power BI, let’s first address these questions: What exactly is a date table, and why do we need one? What is a date table? A date table in Power BI is a dedicated table that includes a continuous sequence of dates along with associated attributes such […]
How to use bridge tables to manage many-to-many relationships in Power BI
In Power BI, the data model you build influences the performance of the report and getting it right is not just a technical detail—it is the foundation for accurate reporting and meaningful insights. Yet, as anyone who has built models for real businesses knows, not all data models are simple. Many-to-many relationships can trip up […]
How to Create a Budget vs Actual Report with Variance Flags in Power BI
It is essential for finance teams to monitor budget versus actual performance. This analysis can be conducted at the cost center level, by month, or according to other relevant organizational hierarchy parameters. Accordingly, data should be readily accessible at the specified level of detail. When creating a finance report in Power BI, it is common […]
How to Combine Multiple Google Sheets and Dynamically Update Them in Power BI
Background and Context In this part 2 blog of “How to connect Google Sheets to Power BI,” I cover connecting Power BI Desktop to a non-published Google Sheet after user authentication, building on the basic steps introduced in part 1. Read part 1 here: Connect Google Sheets to PowerBI In this blog, I’ll use the […]
How to connect Google sheet to Power BI
Why Connect Power BI Desktop to Google Sheets? Before discussing the technical steps, let’s understand why this connection is useful. Many organizations use Google Sheets to manage functional data, particularly for monthly data collection by small teams. For instance, in a manufacturing company, an inventory management team tracks daily stock levels by entering unit counts […]
Mastering Data Cleanup: 10 Essential Steps for Data Analysts
Every data analyst must handle raw data, extracting it from multiple sources and performing essential cleanup tasks. With experience one realizes that this requires more skill than tool knowledge due to varied issues in raw data. So, if you are a beginner then key questions include: What are common raw data issues? What are their […]
How to approach a new customer experience with digital technology ?
How to approach defining a new customer experience? The english dictionary defines the noun “Experience” as, an event or occurrence which leaves an impression on someone. Let us step back and reflect on our daily routines and understand how much of digital technology do we use. Today, we leverage some form of digital technology in […]
Digital Marketing Data – the what and so what?
Data in business is becoming critical, and often, it is becoming a competitive advantage. Let us take the example of Marketing – it has evolved from its traditional form into digital marketing covering the world of social media, video, mobile and many more forms of digital technologies that are evolving such as wearable devices being […]
How to reimagine customer experience
Let us first get our hands around a workable definition of customer experience – let me try to put it as a simple experience during an interaction between a product or service which the customer has over the life of their relationship with your brand. This undoubted has become very varied, and circuitous in current […]