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Articles on business intelligence, data models and reporting, with two client stories among them.
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26 August 2026The model first, then the reportsA business data model settles what every figure means, works it out in one place and lets every report read from there. What that gives you and why it is a canonical data model.
13 May 2024A story from practice: business intelligence & operations managementAt AmbitionBI we understand what business intelligence is worth to an organisation. We spoke to Jens van Herpen about it.
14 March 2024How AmbitionBI worksHow do we approach a BI project? Diagnose, Develop and Deliver, explained from the finance professional's point of view.
6 December 2023Accounting versus finance, and the role of business intelligenceTwo crucial functions, accounting and finance, play different but interwoven roles in a business.
18 September 2023The impact of business intelligence in smaller businessesMore and more smaller businesses use BI tools to collect, analyse and visualise their financial data.
18 September 2023What business intelligence does for trading companiesWe show where BI reporting adds demonstrable value to a trading company, in three specific areas.
18 September 2023The most common challenges with dataThe most common challenges with data are reporting that takes too long, reporting that is too complex, and information that is out of date.
18 September 2023What business intelligence offers the project managerGood project management contributes to good results. AmbitionBI offers several solutions, including real time insight into KPIs.
14 September 2023The main trends in data analysisPower BI is a powerful tool that helps companies analyse their data and take decisions from it.
14 September 2023Client case: FlexFirst - staffing and recruitmentUsing Power BI, AmbitionBI developed an effective and visually appealing dashboard for FlexFirst.
18 August 2023Client case: Fleetcompass - your mobility partnerUsing Power BI, AmbitionBI developed an effective and visually appealing dashboard.
18 July 2023Data analysis for owners, C level and operational managersA great many data flows run through a company. Turning them into KPIs gives you the handles to steer by.
18 May 2023Using the liquidity forecast modelThe liquidity forecast model makes it possible to predict the future bank balance from the data you already have.- 11 March 2023Business intelligence solutions in the flexible staffing sectorPower BI gives not only management but also recruiters and franchisees insight into their own targets and KPIs.
9 February 2023Financial statements & liquidity forecastThe liquidity forecast projects the organisation's liquidity, and with it the financial health of the business.
26 January 2023Business intelligence solutions for automotiveAmong our automotive clients we see lead times and liquidity improve, and different types of car being bought in.
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