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Data Governance & Insights

Turn your messy spreadsheets and scattered data into useful insights. We help small businesses get organized and make better decisions with their data.

The Reality of Small Business Data

Most small businesses have data scattered across Excel files, different software systems, and sometimes even paper records. We help you consolidate, clean, and make sense of it all.

What We Actually Mean by "Data Governance"

  • Getting Organized: One source of truth for your key business metrics
  • Cleaning Up Mess: Fixing duplicate customers, inconsistent naming, and missing information
  • Simple Reporting: Dashboards that actually make sense to busy business owners
  • Future-Proofing: Systems that won't break when your business grows

Common Data Problems We Solve

The Spreadsheet Nightmare

Multiple Excel files with different versions, formulas that break, and data that's impossible to trust for decision-making.

Solution timeframe: 3-6 weeks

Disconnected Systems

Your sales data is in one system, inventory in another, and accounting in a third. Nobody knows what's actually happening.

Solution timeframe: 6-12 weeks

No Real-Time Insights

You only find out how the business is performing weeks after the fact, when it's too late to do anything about it.

Solution timeframe: 4-8 weeks

What We Use (No Fancy Enterprise Stuff)

We work with tools that make sense for small businesses:

  • Google Sheets/Excel: Sometimes the simple solution is the right solution
  • Power BI or Google Data Studio: For visual dashboards that update automatically
  • Your Existing Software: We work with whatever you're already using
  • Simple Databases: When spreadsheets aren't enough, but you don't need enterprise software

What You Can Expect

After working with us, you'll have:

  • One dashboard showing your key metrics updated daily (not monthly)
  • Confidence that your numbers are actually accurate
  • The ability to spot trends before they become problems
  • Systems that work for the next 3-5 years as you grow

Drowning in Spreadsheets?

Let's have a look at your current data situation and see how we can help you make sense of it all.

Get a Data Health Check

Our Approach

  1. Data Audit
    See what you have and where it lives
  2. Priority Setting
    Focus on the metrics that matter most
  3. Clean & Organize
    Fix the mess, one step at a time
  4. Build Dashboard
    Create something you'll actually use
  5. Train Your Team
    Show you how to maintain it
  6. Ongoing Support
    Monthly check-ins to keep it running

Common Questions

Our data is a complete mess. Where do we even start?

That's exactly why we do the Data Health Check first. We'll map out what you have, prioritize what's most important, and create a realistic plan to clean it up step by step.

Do we need expensive software?

Usually not. Most small businesses can get 90% of what they need with tools they already have (or simple cloud tools that cost $10-50/month). We only recommend expensive software if you actually need it.

How long before we can trust our numbers?

For most businesses, we can get you accurate daily reporting within 4-6 weeks. Historical data cleanup might take longer, but we focus on getting current data right first.

What if our staff don't know how to use new systems?

We design everything to be as simple as possible and provide hands-on training. If your team can use a smartphone, they can use what we build. Plus, we're available for questions after go-live.