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Why you should always start with spreadsheets before BI tools. Many people ask why I don't jump straight into using BI tools for dashboards? 🤔 Here's why starting with spreadsheets is a game-changer: 1. Quick Prototyping: Spreadsheets will let you quickly layout data, test formulas, and visualize results without the overhead of setting up a BI tool. 2. Instant Adjustments: You can tweak and refine your analysis on the fly, ensuring everything looks right before involving the BI/data team. 3. Clear Communication: Creating a prototype in a spreadsheet makes it easier to communicate your vision to the BI/data team, minimizing misunderstandings. 4. Financial Context: Since BI/data teams might lack specific financial insights, a spreadsheet prototype helps them understand the required logic and context, saving time and effort. Starting with spreadsheets ensures the final dashboard is accurate, clear, and aligned with our needs. How do you prefer to start your dashboard projects? 👀 #Excel #Googlesheets #Finance #Accounting

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