Business Analytics, Tips and Timesavers Blog

In our Business Analytics Blog, we talk about a wide range of topics.

From Business Analytics, to Tips and Timesavers for Microsoft Power BI. And tips and time-savers for SQL, including SQL Server Management Studio and Google Big Query. We also share practical tips for Excel.

As well as sharing our broader knowledge of Management Information, leadership, team building and mentoring

Tips and Timesavers

Our tips and time-savers are designed to share those little tricks and techniques that you wish you had known earlier.

Whether you are looking to learn about then benefits of data warehousing and what it can bring to your business. Or you are just looking for practical timesavers as an analyst, there is something for everybody

We hope you enjoy this blog, and if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out!

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Top Big Data Challenges and How to Solve Them

Explore the top challenges in big data analytics—from data quality and integration to scalability and governance. This guide breaks down the issues data teams face and offers practical strategies to overcome them using modern tools and platforms.

8 October 2024

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DAX Calculate Function: Best Practices and Alternatives

Master the DAX CALCULATE function in Power BI - learn how to reshape filter context, unlock dynamic logic, and build smarter, more responsive dashboards.

23 September 2024

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Best Practices for Using Explicit Measures in Power BI

Learn why using explicit measures in Power BI is a best practice - boosting model clarity, performance, and long-term scalability for smarter analytics and cleaner visuals.

19 September 2024

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Implicit and Explicit Measures in Power BI

Discover the key differences between implicit and explicit measures in Power BI—and why choosing the right one can make or break your reports. Learn how to optimize performance, ensure consistency, and unlock the full power of DAX.

12 September 2024

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Power BI Many to Many Relationships

Demystify many-to-many relationships in Power BI - learn when to use them, how they affect filter context, and how to model them cleanly for accurate, scalable insights.

31 August 2024

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Euro 2024 Quarter Final Results

8 July 2024

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Understanding Power BI Gateways

Understand how Power BI gateways work, when to use them, and how they bridge cloud reports with on-premises data - essential for secure, real-time refreshes.

5 July 2024

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Euro 2024 Last 16 Results

4 July 2024

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Euro 2024 Match Predictions Results

27 June 2024

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Boost Your Power BI with Essential External Tools

Discover the essential external tools that supercharge Power BI - speed up development, improve model visibility, and unlock advanced diagnostics for serious analytics work.

17 June 2024

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How to Choose the Right Business Intelligence Consultancy

Choosing the right business intelligence consultancy can make or break your analytics success - learn what to look for, what to avoid, and how to align expertise with your goals.