In this tutorial, we'll create a beautiful, interactive Excel dashboard in four simple steps in just 20 minutes. 1. Set up ...

If your are wondering how to handle large datasets and complex calculations in your spreadsheets. This is where MS Excel PowerPivot comes into play. PowerPivot is an advanced feature in Excel that ...

Enhance the professionalism of your Excel dashboards with these 10 design tips. Topics covered include: - Hiding clutter, such as gridlines and the header box - Laying out your dashboard with an execu ...

A new component in SQL Server 2008 R2 gives users the autonomy to set up business intelligence functionality in Excel without taking control of the process away from IT. PowerPivot is Microsoft's new ...

Spreadsheets, which have long been a disruptive force to enterprise IT, to some extent are the "killer" applications that helped drive the adoption of personal computers (PCs) in the enterprise.

In a world where data reigns supreme, the ability to quickly transform numbers into meaningful insights is not just a skill—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a seasoned data analyst or someone just ...

Could the age of self-service BI (business intelligence) finally be near? And, if so, are organizations ready? For years, BI vendors have promised a way for managers to easily build their own reports ...

Excel created pivot tables to improve upon its convoluted, weak reporting features (which are still available). The pivot table is actually a collection of tools that Excel uses to help you create ...

Learn how to use Excel pivot tables to QA bulk sheets, plus some tips and shortcuts to enhance your pivot table skills. In 7 useful Excel formulas and functions for PPC, I shared tips to quickly ...

A new component in SQL Server 2008 R2 gives users the autonomy to set up business intelligence functionality in Excel without taking control of the process away from IT. PowerPivot is Microsoft's new ...