DataNorth Analytics is built on hands-on expertise in Excel, Power Query, and Power BI - not generic dashboard-building. Most teams don't need more dashboards; they need clear metric definitions, trustworthy numbers, and reporting that holds up as the business grows.
Data Diagnostics & Review
Understand whether your reporting can be trusted before investing in a larger solution. We review your reports, data sources, and processes to identify inconsistencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement. You receive a clear assessment of what is working, what needs attention, and the recommended next steps.
- Deliverables:
- Findings report with executive summary
- Data quality assessment
- Inventory of reviewed data sources
- Preliminary KPI definitions (where applicable)
- Reporting risks and gaps
- Prioritized recommendations and next steps
- Investment: $500 – $1,500, based on scope and complexity.
Data Cleaning & Preparation
Reliable reporting starts with reliable data. We audit, clean, standardize, and validate your datasets to eliminate inconsistencies, correct errors, and prepare your data for reporting, dashboards, or database integration. The result is a trusted dataset that reduces manual work and improves confidence in every decision.
- Deliverables:
- Cleaned and standardized dataset in your preferred format
- Data quality assessment summary
- List of identified issues and corrections made
- Validation checks to ensure data consistency
- Recommendations for improving ongoing data quality
- Investment: $150 – $500, depending on dataset size and complexity.
Reporting Systems & Dashboards
Whether you need a new reporting solution or want to replace manual spreadsheets, we build reliable reporting systems that turn your data into clear, actionable insights. We transform static Excel reports into automated Power Query solutions or complete Power BI dashboards with structured data models, KPI definitions, and repeatable reporting processes. Solutions are built using Power BI, Excel, SQL, and Power Query, with specialized experience in revenue, sales operations, and commission reporting. Every engagement includes training and handoff so your team can confidently manage the solution going forward.
- Deliverables:
- Production-ready dashboards and reports
- Structured data model
- Documented KPI definitions
- Automated data preparation and refresh processes (where applicable)
- Supporting SQL, Power Query, or DAX solutions (where applicable)
- User documentation and maintenance guide
- Knowledge transfer and training session
- Investment: $1,000 – $8,000, depending on scope and complexity.
Additional analytics and advisory support available as part of project engagements.