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21 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

The advantages of implementing a Data Warehouse

A data warehouse is a critical tool for any business that wants to make data-driven decisions. Read about why a data warehouse should be in your business.

19 Dec 2022 · 1 min read

My Top 10 Python Libraries For Data Analysis

The 10 most important Python libraries to use for exploratory data analysis (EDA).

18 Dec 2022 · 3 min read

The Courage To Be Disliked

"The Courage to be Disliked" challenges readers to break free from societal constraints and be true to themselves. By being disliked, we can live a more authentic and fulfilling life and inspire others.

14 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

What is the "Infinite Game"?

The concept of the infinite game was first introduced by Simon Sinek in his book "The Infinite Game." In this book, Sinek discusses the differences between finite and infinite games and how they apply to business and leadership.

14 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

The importance of professional development and training programs

Investing in professional development and training programs for employees can be a smart business move. These programs can increase employee engagement and satisfaction, close skills gaps within an organization, and improve efficiency and productivity.

12 Dec 2022 · 4 min read

How Tasks Are Needed To Run A Data Warehouse?

The day-to-day tasks involved in managing a data warehouse can vary depending on the specific needs and requirements of the organisation.

12 Dec 2022 · 5 min read

Top 5 Good Practices when using SQL

Are you tired of dealing with messy, slow, and error-prone SQL queries? In this blog post, we will reveal the top five good practices that can help you avoid common pitfalls and write clean, efficient, and secure SQL code.

12 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

4 disadvantages to using the horrible pie chart

11 Dec 2022 · 4 min read

How To Implement A Data Warehouse

If you're a business owner or IT professional looking to implement a data warehouse from scratch, you're probably wondering where to begin. In this post, we'll outline the key steps you'll need to take in order to successfully implement a data warehouse from scratch.

10 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

Basic Data Extraction Using SQL

In SQL, data extraction is the process of retrieving specific data from a database. This is typically done using SQL SELECT statements, which allow you to specify the columns and rows that you want to retrieve from the database.

8 Dec 2022 · 3 min read

Using Power BI for your business

Using Power BI for a small business can help the company gain a better understanding of its data, customers, and market, and make more informed decisions.

8 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

What role does candor play in leadership?

Candor, or the quality of being open and honest, is an important trait for any leader to possess. Here are five reasons why candor is important in leadership.

7 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

Excel vs. Power BI - which one you should use

Both are powerful tools for analysing and presenting data. However, they have different strengths and capabilities, and choosing the right tool for your needs can be a challenging decision. Let's compare Excel and Power BI to help you decide which one is right for you.

3 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

Better Communication - The GPS Method

In his book "The First Minute", James Fenning has created what he calls the "GPS" method which is an easy to remember structure for creating a clear summary of a problem or idea.

2 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

Improve Your Alt Text For Graphs

Alt text (alternative text) is a description that is added to a graphical image to support and describe what the visual represents.

2 Dec 2022 · 2 min read

5 Reasons To Move Your ERP To The Cloud

With a huge increase in the number of people working from home, companies have been scrambling to set people up to enable remote access to their systems. It is more important than ever for business to consider moving their systems to the cloud. Let's explore 5 good reasons for doing so.

29 Nov 2022 · 3 min read

The Miles Framework - How you can find your "Unfair Advantages"

After having read The Unfair Advantage by Ash Ali & Hasan Kubba, I thought about their framework they explained, the 'MILES framework'. There are 5 categories of unfair advantages, which makes up the MILES framework.

27 Nov 2022 · 7 min read

EDA of Horror Films (1950 - Present)

Continuing on my journey through Python and given that we've just had Hallowe'en, I thought it'd be a good idea to find an appropriate dataset.