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Discover how metrics, analytics, and AI are reshaping the way businesses think and act. We'll explore the ideas, trends, and challenges shaping modern business intelligence, with a focus on what matters most to small and mid-sized companies. From rethinking how we measure success to unlocking new possibilities with data, you'll find fresh perspectives and big-picture insights to guide smarter decisions.
The Quiet Power Behind Better Business Decisions: Fractional CFOs & Modern Accountants
By Allan Wille — January 27th, 2026
Consistent Metrics Start Here: Using MetricHQ with PowerMetrics
January 22nd, 2026
In an Instrumented Age, One Conversation Still Matters Most
By Allan Wille — January 14th, 2026
The SMB AI Advantage: Experimentation and Speed
By Allan Wille — January 8th, 2026
2026 Analytics & AI Predictions for Data-Forward SMBs
By Allan Wille — December 19th, 2025
The Secret SMB Weapon: Semantic Clarity
By Allan Wille — December 10th, 2025
Why You Need a CDAIO Mindset (Not a New Hire)
By Allan Wille — December 4th, 2025
22 Metrics Every Head of Finance Should Track
November 17th, 2025
Top Metrics For Successful Leaders: The Modern Playbook
By Allan Wille — November 12th, 2025
The Next Revolution: Data Reimagined for the Business User
We’ve Tried Self-Serve for 30 Years. The Metric Layer Finally Makes It Work
Metrics-First: The Simple Way to Create a Single Source of Truth
A Better Way for Business Users and Data Professionals to Work Together
Context Is the Operating System of Good Decisions
What is an Integration Layer?
Metrics, Semantics, and Knowledge in the age of AI
The Four Pillars of An AI-Ready Future
Getting Started with Analytics: Meeting Your Business Where You Are
Trust in Data: The Clarity of Shared Definitions
The Power of Now: Why Real-Time Data Is Your Business Superpower
Analytic Drama - Why Business Intelligence Has Failed Users
Data Governance Principles: Challenges and Best Practices
What is a Data Lake?
What is Extract, Load & Transform (ELT)?
What is Extract, Transform & Load (ETL)?
What Is a Data Warehouse?
What is Data Connectivity?
What is a Data Catalog?
What is Data Governance?
