Why You Need Your Business Numbers in One Data Dashboard
Your business data is a goldmine of information. When used correctly, your data can give you insight into the health of your business — and help you make solid decisions for the future.
Despite all its capabilities, actually working with your business numbers can be difficult for many business owners. I know this from working with clients as a Certified Director of Operations and Certified Dashboard Designer, but also from personal experience!
The problem isn’t a lack of information. In fact, it’s the opposite. Our data can get overwhelming very quickly. Luckily, I have something that can help: a data dashboard!
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Why entrepreneurs struggle with their business numbers
Many business owners I’ve worked with have told me that a big obstacle in their decision-making process is not knowing where to find the data they need.
We use so many platforms, programs and tools for our business, each of which collects its own data that you have to manage and evaluate. Email marketing services. Website builders. Shopping cart tools. Social media. All of these require different systems, logins, and processes for using that data.
Systems are great for your business and all, but having multiple systems for your business numbers isn’t the best way to go about it. That’s why having one single data dashboard for your business numbers is so handy.
Why data dashboards are so valuable for business owners
A data dashboard is just what it sounds like: it pulls all your business data from your various platforms, organizing and displaying it neatly to help you find what you’re looking for more easily.
They streamline your data sources
Data dashboards solve the problem of having too many sources of data to manage. They save you time, money, and stress since all of your numbers are in one easy-to-find location.
There’s no time wasted logging into Google Analytics, then your sales funnel tool, then your bookkeeping software…just to answer a single question. Just one login and one dashboard to look at.
They can be customized
Let’s say that the platforms and programs you use aren’t quite right for your business, either. What if you visualize data best in a chart or graph, but your program doesn’t offer those? What if you want to see all of your sales data from the same period in one place, but you use multiple shopping cart tools?
Your data dashboard can be customized and branded for your company. You can make your most important, most used data available right away, in a format chosen just for you.
They’re your go-to source of truth
Imagine that you don’t have a data dashboard (yet), so when you find the data you need, you pull it from each program or tool and input it into your own spreadsheet. Well, you’d have to do this manually every time to stay organized. Spreadsheets can grow in size and number very quickly, making them a giant headache to use!
This problem compounds if you work with a team, too. Your team members may not know where to find data for their questions. Or they may keep their own spreadsheets. Can you imagine the confusion?
A dashboard is the answer to all these issues. Your data dashboard requires less ongoing maintenance and can be completely customized and automated, freeing up your time and energy. It acts as the single go-to source of truth for you and anyone you work with. Less stress, less mess.
Data dashboards and business numbers go hand-in-hand
Can one data dashboard really collect and display all the information you need for your business? Yes! I’ve designed so many custom data dashboards for my clients. And I love seeing the clarity and confidence a data dashboard provides those clients.
Remember, data dashboards can save you precious time looking for the data you need. They eliminate stress and overwhelm from using multiple data tools and programs. They don’t require as much hands-on maintenance or management. And they act as your go-to source for data for you and your team.
With a data dashboard, there’s less guessing and more knowing when it comes to your business numbers. That’s something that every business owner can benefit from!
Want to know more about a custom data dashboard for you and your business? Let’s work together to dominate your data!
