analysis – HowtoExcel.net https://howtoexcel.net Analytics. Automation. Process Improvement. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:22:55 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://howtoexcel.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/h2eicon.png analysis – HowtoExcel.net https://howtoexcel.net 32 32 How to Use Solver in Excel: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide https://howtoexcel.net/2025/11/how-to-use-solver-in-excel-a-simple-step-by-step-guide.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:16:31 +0000 https://howtoexcel.net/?p=11006 Have you ever stared at a complex business problem in Excel, wondering what the best possible solution is? You might be trying to maximize profit, minimize costs, or hit a specific target, but you have a long list of limitations — like a budget, time limits, or resource constraints. Instead of manually changing numbers for […]

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]]> How to Calculate RevPAR in Excel Using a Formula https://howtoexcel.net/2025/09/how-to-calculate-revpar-in-excel-using-a-formula.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:12:03 +0000 https://howtoexcel.net/?p=10643 Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) is one of the most important metrics in the hospitality industry. It tells hotel owners and investors how efficiently a property is generating revenue from its available rooms. Whether you manage a small motel or analyze hotel stocks, knowing how to calculate and track RevPAR is an essential metric to […]

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]]> How to Do an 80/20 Sales Analysis in Excel https://howtoexcel.net/2025/07/how-to-do-an-80-20-sales-analysis-in-excel.html Sat, 12 Jul 2025 19:16:12 +0000 https://howtoexcel.net/?p=10458 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 the help of Excel, it’s easy to determine not only who your top 80% of customers are, but also how much revenue they’re actually bringing in. In […]

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]]> Compare Weekly Sales in Excel Using a Pivot Table https://howtoexcel.net/2024/02/compare-weekly-sales-in-excel-using-a-pivot-table.html Tue, 20 Feb 2024 02:41:17 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=8599 Do you need to create weekly sales reports that compare the same days of the week? This kind of analysis can be tricky to ensure that you are comparing the same day of the week against the same week in the previous year. Simply comparing dates may not be sufficient, as you could end up […]

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]]> How to Create Effective Comparison Charts in Excel https://howtoexcel.net/2023/12/create-comparison-charts-in-excel.html Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=8299 Comparison charts are invaluable tools in Excel, widely used across business, education, and research to visually represent data. These charts not only simplify complex information but also highlight key trends and comparisons. A comparison chart in Excel is a visual representation that allows users to compare different items or datasets. These charts are crucial when […]

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]]> How to Create a Dashboard to Track Las Vegas’ Visitor Data https://howtoexcel.net/2023/09/how-to-create-a-dashboard-to-track-las-vegas-visitor-data.html Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:39:19 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=8144 A good way to gauge the strength of the U.S. economy and how well it is returning to normal level is by looking at Las Vegas’ visitor data. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has plenty of important metrics that it tracks on its website. From the number of visitors to the city […]

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]]> Use Manual Calculations in Excel? This New Feature Helps You Find Stale Values https://howtoexcel.net/2023/08/manual-calculations-find-stale-values-in-excel.html Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:30:45 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=8078 If you’ve got a big, complex spreadsheet with lots of formulas, it can be slow to run. In those situations, turning off calculations can be a life saver. But the downside of doing so, is that you might forget that those calculations haven’t been updated. Relying on stale values can be risky and lead to […]

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]]> How to Group Dates by Month in a Pivot Table https://howtoexcel.net/2023/08/group-dates-by-month-in-a-pivot-table.html Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:17:51 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=8061 In this post, I’m going to show you how to group dates in a pivot table by month. By doing this, you can do analysis by month rather than individual day. And that will also make it easier to plot the data on a chart. For this example, I’m going to use TSA passenger volumes […]

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]]> How to Use the Trend Function in Excel https://howtoexcel.net/2023/07/trend-function-excel.html Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:59:28 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=8030 The TREND function in Excel is a powerful tool that allows users to perform linear regression analysis and make predictions based on existing data. This function is particularly valuable for professionals dealing with data analysis, financial modeling, and forecasting. In this article, I will go over how the function works, and provide step-by-step instructions on […]

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]]> Create a Dashboard in Excel to Track Economic Indicators https://howtoexcel.net/2022/12/create-a-dashboard-in-excel-to-track-economic-indicators.html Tue, 13 Dec 2022 06:48:27 +0000 http://axb.srl.mybluehost.me/?p=7522 Creating a dashboard can be an effective and efficient way to pool in many data points. In this post, I’ll show you how to create a dashboard that factors in several economic indicators, including inflation, interest rates, housing starts, GDP, unemployment, and the performance of the stock market. It will utilize power query and allow […]

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