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        How to get smart Financial Statements and improve profitability

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        While there are numerous metrics to describe a business, the real measure of success is profitability. Think about what has the most meaning to your stakeholders, employees, customers, and suppliers. It’s profit.

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        The 15 most important Financial KPIs in the data decade

        12 MIN
        June 14, 2022

        In the business world, there are a lot of competing priorities and jargon to describe them, which makes it difficult to evaluate a priority’s true importance.

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        Jardan slashes reporting time with Phocas

        2 MIN
        June 2, 2022

        Australian-based furniture retailer paves the way for growth with faster reporting, powerful analytics, and better decision-making.

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        The 15 most important Financial KPIs in the data decade

        12 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        In the business world, there are a lot of competing priorities and jargon to describe them, which makes it difficult to evaluate a priority’s true importance.

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        finance financial statements kpis and metrics budgeting and forecasting
        latest posts

        Jardan slashes reporting time with Phocas

        2 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        Australian-based furniture retailer paves the way for growth with faster reporting, powerful analytics, and better decision-making.

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        How KLN Brands support 11% growth and move forward with Phocas

        2 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        Scaling and expanding are daunting challenges for any organization, but this midwest manufacturer has found the key for this quandary. 

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        [podcast] The ins and outs of data at Midwich: a global audio visual business

        2 MIN
        August 25, 2021

        The audiovisual (AV) industry is constantly evolving and today’s new LED light or flat-screen displays can be..

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        [podcast] Can caring for others drive business performance?

        2 MIN
        May 13, 2021

        At Eastern Industrial, a caring philosophy and family culture matter. On this episode of the inPhocas podcast..

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        Phocas applies for bCorp accreditation

        1 MIN
        April 22, 2021

        The Phocas values are based around three words: fun, fulfilling and forever.

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        [podcast] International Women's Day with Phocas board member Dr Michelle Deaker

        2 MIN
        March 7, 2021

        International Women’s Day is important because it’s a time to reflect and celebrate growing diversity across..

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        How data analytics can increase medical device sales

        3 MIN
        March 4, 2021

        In a recent Bain survey, medtech executives ranked big data and analytics as the technology that will have..

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        BI stands for and other handy data terms

        5 MIN
        February 23, 2021

        BI stands for 'business intelligence' but we all know wrapping your head around words, phrases and acronyms..

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        The food and beverage industry key metrics

        2 MIN
        February 9, 2021

        From the apple orchard to the check-out, business intelligence (BI) uncovers opportunities and risks hidden..

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        How data analytics is evolving

        2 MIN
        January 25, 2021

        To compete in today's competitive market place, it is critical that business people have access to an..

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        Three ways venture capitalists use data analytics

        2 MIN
        January 8, 2021

        The art of venture capitalism (VC) is being transformed by the science of data analytics. Many startup..

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        [e-book] More BI and analytics trends for 2021

        3 MIN
        December 2, 2020

        When business conditions change overnight, we can feel threatened and stressed. What was heartening about..

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        [e-book] 9 BI and data trends for 2021

        2 MIN
        November 27, 2020

        Despite all the change this year, data has held, if not strengthened its position, as a critical business..

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        Don't go back. Get your digital transformation strategy 2.0 ready

        2 MIN
        November 2, 2020

        A digital transformation strategy can be defined as the way a company implements and uses technology and..

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        Can online reviews guide data analytics sourcing?

        2 MIN
        April 23, 2019

        Data analytics offers valuable insights to help improve performance throughout a company. Because data..

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        Top 5 analysis trends for the new year

        3 MIN
        January 8, 2016

        Running a trends analysis to evaluate your business is easier than you thought with business intelligence..

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        Top 5 Business Intelligence Trends for 2016

        3 MIN
        December 23, 2015

        As we say bon voyage to 2015, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on the year-that-was and look ahead at the..

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        Top 5 BI Trends to be aware of for the rest of 2015

        2 MIN
        May 1, 2015

        As we approach the halfway point of 2015, I thought now would be a good moment to cover off some of the..

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        Mobile Business Intelligence Trends

        2 MIN
        December 15, 2014

        The increasing use of mobile devices by consumers everywhere has impacted how all industries operate -..

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        Three Ways Business Intelligence Will Evolve in 2014

        2 MIN
        June 6, 2014

        The data analytics industry has undergone rapid evolution over the past few years. Analytics used to be..

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        Business Intelligence in 2014: The Year of Mobile

        2 MIN
        February 10, 2014

        The concept of mobility has taken over Business Intelligence over the past few years and breathed new life..

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        Top Business Intelligence Trends to Watch in 2014

        2 MIN
        January 20, 2014

        The foundation of success in every business is the concept of being prepared for the future and staying..

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