We need to simplify data so we can amplify the story of what actually happened in our business during the month.

So here are 5 critical things to do when it comes to your numbers:

1. More isn’t better, it’s just more.

To me, that statement is really the crux of the issue. You don’t need a volume of data dumped on you.

You need meaningful data organized in such a way that it paints a clear picture of what’s actually going on.

2. Start with the end in mind.

How do you envision this data helping you answer the questions of: How did our company perform last month? How did we do this year versus the prior year, versus our budget, versus other key markers?

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