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Why Your Excel Reports Are Lying to You

Apr 24 · 6 min read · Excel is one of the most powerful tools ever built for business. It's flexible, familiar, and capable of doing things most people never discover. Almost every small business owner uses it, and for a l

How a Vending Company Cut Food Spoilage by Getting Visibility Into 100s of Machines

Apr 21 · 5 min read · When a mid-sized vending operator came to me, they had a problem they could feel but couldn't see. Food was going bad in their machines. Perishable products: sandwiches, salads, fresh snacks were spoi

Ditch Wix and Squarespace: How to Build a Better Business Website for Almost Nothing

Apr 7 · 7 min read · I'll be upfront: I'm a data guy, not a web developer. And until recently, I was paying for Wix like most small business owners do. It was fine. But fine isn't the same as good. The monthly fees, the t

5 Signs Your Business Is Ready for a Data Strategy

Apr 2 · 5 min read · Most small business owners don't wake up one morning and think "I need a data strategy." It usually starts with a feeling, something is off, decisions are getting harder, or growth is stalling in ways

What Does a Data Consultant Actually Do for a Small Business?

Mar 31 · 4 min read · If you've ever Googled "data consultant" and come away more confused than when you started, you're not alone. Most of what's written about data consulting is aimed at enterprise companies with dedicat