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5 metrics every SME should track — and how to read them

Most small business owners track revenue. The best ones track gross margin, customer acquisition cost, churn rate, average order value, and revenue per employee. Here is what each one tells you and why it matters.

Shahin Khan
January 2025

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Analytics

How to read a sales report — a plain English guide

Revenue, margin, velocity, and seasonality. What each section of your Tenor Analytics sales report is actually telling you.

Shahin Khan · Feb 2025 4 min
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Data Quality

Why bad data costs more than no data

Duplicate rows, inconsistent formats, and missing values don't just cause frustration — they cause wrong decisions. Here is how to audit your data before analysis.

Shahin Khan · Mar 2025 6 min
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Power BI

Power BI vs Excel: which one does your SME actually need?

Both tools have their place. This practical comparison helps you decide based on your team size, reporting frequency, and technical comfort level.

Shahin Khan · Apr 2025 7 min
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KPIs

Setting KPIs that your team will actually use

The best KPI is one that drives a decision. Most businesses have too many, track the wrong ones, or review them too infrequently. Here is how to fix that.

Shahin Khan · May 2025 5 min
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Privacy

GDPR for small businesses — what you actually need to know

GDPR isn't just for big companies. If you collect customer emails, run analytics, or use any cloud software, this applies to you. A plain English overview.

Shahin Khan · Jun 2025 8 min
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