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        What is a data analytics pricing model?

        3 MIN

        Every company must have a model to price its goods - it's a method to form the best price for a product or service. Your pricing model is a fundamental task shared between the marketing and accounting teams as pricing can increase sales, drop margins or send customers to your competitors. In a tough economic environment, sound pricing models are crucial. A data analytics pricing model provides a clear,..

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        Keep the festival going with efficiency ratios

        2 MIN
        October 27, 2021

        As we continue on our festival of metrics, today we’re headlining with efficiency ratios.

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        How to increase profitability in the automotive industry

        3 MIN
        October 25, 2021

        It is no secret that the automotive aftermarket is cut throat and consolidating rapidly.

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        Keep the festival going with efficiency ratios

        2 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        As we continue on our festival of metrics, today we’re headlining with efficiency ratios.

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        business intelligence basics finance financial statements dynamic reporting data analytics
        latest posts

        How to increase profitability in the automotive industry

        3 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        It is no secret that the automotive aftermarket is cut throat and consolidating rapidly.

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        How to use BI to gain competitive advantage in business

        4 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        In today’s economy, many mid-size businesses find themselves in competition with online retailers and large corporations that are able to offer reduced prices. In order for..

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        More validation of staffing models can take pressure off cashflow

        2 MIN
        September 8, 2021

        There is much debate about how best to compensate people to motivate them.

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        Make headcount planning integrate with budget and drive business success

        2 MIN
        August 31, 2021

        Staff related expenses are one of the highest and most complex costs in an organization. So, it’s..

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        Chairman’s statement - FY2021

        3 MIN
        August 27, 2021

        The financial year ending 30 June 2021 marked a most eventful and exciting year at Phocas Software. 

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        How to achieve corporate financial performance on a mid-market budget

        3 MIN
        June 3, 2021

        Monitoring the performance of your business is a critical part of current and future success...

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        How companywide financial planning and analysis works on a BI platform

        3 MIN
        May 26, 2021

        Every business owner understands the importance — and pitfalls — of financial planning and analysis..

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        Why financial transparency improves employee confidence?

        3 MIN
        May 19, 2021

        As a finance team member, you know how important it is to regularly share financial data and insights with..

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        Dave Boorman brings business nous to Phocas

        3 MIN
        May 3, 2021

        Phocas Software is excited with the appointment of  Dave Boorman as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO)...

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        Strategies for making budgeting and planning more efficient

        3 MIN
        April 7, 2021

        Every year, you grapple with a long, intense, and tedious budgeting process — and despite your best..

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        5 reasons to get rid of your Excel budget template

        3 MIN
        March 31, 2021

        It’s a familiar predicament for most business owners and their finance managers: once a year, you must..

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        What is variance? Plus other budgeting tips

        3 MIN
        March 24, 2021

        Month-end close is a high-stress, intense time for your finance team. Each month they face a different..

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        How to achieve a seamless budgeting process

        3 MIN
        March 17, 2021

        As a finance professional, you know all too well the labor-intensive task of budgeting each year.

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        5 ways to eliminate spreadsheet dependency with a new budgeting tool

        3 MIN
        March 10, 2021

        For most finance teams, spreadsheets are the go-to resource for determining how well a business is..

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        Collaborative solutions for companywide budget consolidation

        2 MIN
        March 2, 2021

        If you ask businesspeople who get involved in the traditional budgeting process to describe the..

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        Phocas launches new budgeting software

        3 MIN
        February 25, 2021

        For many, the budget process is a dreaded task or a necessary evil. Yet we also know an accurate budget is..

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        How to upload budgets into Phocas ready for FY21

        1 MIN
        June 15, 2020

        A budget is a financial plan for a defined period, normally a year, can be a quarter or month. It greatly..

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        How to compare multiple data streams: actual sales v budget v stretch budget

        1 MIN
        May 31, 2019

        Comparison of sales information against targets has many benefits such as allowing individuals to be more..

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        How does business intelligence software help with forecasting?

        2 MIN
        February 28, 2019

        In the face of unstable market and economic conditions, companies need to use a number of measures to stay..

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