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How to Do an 80/20 Sales Analysis in Excel
Marketers know that typically 80% of sales come from just 20% of customers, and by focusing on that group, you can gain valuable insights into your data. With ...
How to Create a Dashboard in Excel to Summarize Sales Data
In this post, I'm going to walk you through the steps of creating a dashboard in Excel, from start to finish. You can use the sample data file to follow along ...
How to Analyze S&P 500 Sector Performance Using an Excel Bar Chart
Charts can be an effective way to convey data, as opposed to just tables. By visualizing numbers, readers can easily see the highs and lows, and just how much ...
10 Pivot Table Mistakes to Avoid
Creating a pivot table is not difficult to do. If you just go to the Insert menu in Excel, there is an option to select a Pivot Table. As long as you have your ...
How to Use the CHOOSE Function in Excel: A Comprehensive Guide
When it comes to working with Excel, mastering the various built-in functions can save you time, increase your efficiency, and unlock new ways to analyze your ...
How to Fix #SPILL! Errors in Excel
If you've ever worked with dynamic arrays in Excel, you've probably come across the #SPILL! error. This error message may seem confusing at first, but it’s act ...
How to Change the Default Layout of Your Pivot Table in Excel
The default pivot table layout can oftentimes be suboptimal. The compact view doesn't make it easy for analyzing data, especially when you have many fields. If ...
How to Use the PIVOTBY Function in Excel
PIVOTBY is a relatively new function that Excel introduced in 2021. It is a dynamic, formula-based alternative to pivot tables. It’s part of Excel’s push towar ...