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Is BI Worth the Money?

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If the conversation of business intelligence comes up, one of the first questions that will come up from interested companies is “Is it really worth the investment?” And that’s a tough question to answer as it’s hard to give out guarantees…
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4 Ways to Excite Your Employees About BI

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The concept of business intelligence (BI) is extremely useful and practical for any type of business that desires to keep track of company information and make decisions based on statistics rather than instinct. But, let’s face it — it’s…

How I “Cut My Pricing Teeth”

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Definition:  It’s a metaphoric reference to when a baby’s teeth first appear. They grow (cut) through the gums – often painfully, which also gives us the figurative usage teething troubles. Once the baby has “cut its teeth”,…
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4 Effective Practices for Data Visualization

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What is the biggest pitfall in your business intelligence solution? For some, they’re lacking the proper technology to provide the big data that’s needed for their decision makers. For others, it’s the ease of use that’s required to…
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5 Easy Ways to Implement Basic CRM and Why You Should

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We hear technology experts talk about “CRM” or Customer Relationship Management as a critical part of any company’s sales strategy. Harvard Business Review reported that companies who implement CRM increased sales 10%…
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What Employees Should Know about BI

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While business intelligence and all of the critical information that it provides your organization is primarily best-served by your decision makers, its value should be felt company-wide. Some departments aren’ t even aware that big data is…
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What to Do When Your BI Expires

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As the saying goes: all good things must come to an end. And the category of “good things” should definitely include your business intelligence software. In order to keep your technology up-to-date (and to make sure you continue paying…
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Why Are BI Editors Necessary?

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When you were a kid preparing for important standardized writing tests or maybe your SATs in high school, teachers often tried to drill certain strategies in your head to help boost your performance: read over the question twice, check your…
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How Important is Big Data Really?

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Much is discussed in business intelligence circles about the importance of being able to collect and analyze big data. However, less is spoken of how important it truly is in maintaining a successful business. With thousands being invested…