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real Life Examples
Below are a few examples of how better reporting and simple guidance help small businesses understand their numbers and make better day-to-day decisions.
These are based on real scenarios and experience, with details simplified.
Example 1
Making sense of operational costs across the business
The Situation
A business was tracking operational activity and costs in different places. Individual teams had their own spreadsheets, and while the numbers were there, it was difficult to see where money was actually being spent or which activities were driving the biggest costs.
Reviewing this information took time and usually raised more questions than answers.
What we did
We brought the key operational metrics and their associated costs into one place and focused only on the measures that affected day-to-day decisions. Instead of creating a complex setup, we built a clear dashboard that showed how activity levels and costs moved together.
Alongside this, we spent time walking through the dashboard, explaining what each measure showed and how it could be used to spot inefficiencies or changes worth paying attention to.
The result
The business gained a much clearer view of how operational activity was affecting costs. It became easier to identify where money was being used effectively and where changes could have the biggest impact, without having to pull data from multiple spreadsheets.
Example 2
Understanding reports instead of relying on someone else
The Situation
A business already had reports in place, but the person using them didn’t feel confident making decisions from them. The numbers were there, but it wasn’t clear what should be checked regularly or which changes actually mattered.
As a result, decisions were often delayed while waiting for someone else to explain the figures.
What we did
We reviewed the existing reports together and talked through what each part was showing in plain terms. Rather than rebuilding everything, we focused on understanding what was already there, removing anything that wasn’t useful, and adding simple explanations where needed.
We also worked through real examples, using recent data, so the reports made sense in a day-to-day context.
The result
The reports became easier to use and far less intimidating. The business owner felt comfortable checking the numbers themselves and using them to support decisions, without having to rely on someone else for explanations.
Example 3
Building a feedback system and supporting it long term
The Situation
A business wanted a better way to collect internal feedback and understand what was happening across teams. Existing methods were inconsistent, and the information that did exist wasn’t easy to analyse or act on.
They needed something simple for people to use, and reliable enough to support ongoing reporting.
What we did
We designed a straightforward feedback process using an online form, set up the data capture behind it, and built a dashboard to bring the responses together in one place.
Once the system was in place, we worked closely with subject matter experts to explain how it worked, how to interpret the results, and how to roll it out across the wider business. We stayed involved after launch to handle questions, fix issues, and make small improvements as needs changed.
The result
The business ended up with a feedback system that people actually used and trusted. Data flowed consistently into the dashboard, reports stayed up to date, and teams had ongoing support when changes or questions came up.
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