{"id":18805,"date":"2023-05-21T09:14:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-21T13:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/?p=18805"},"modified":"2026-02-12T04:16:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:16:55","slug":"data-visualisation-boost-business-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/data-visualisation-boost-business-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Revolutionary reporting: Use data visualisation to boost business growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/category\/technology-innovation\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Technology &amp; Innovation<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRevolutionary reporting: Use data visualisation to boost business growth\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \"><time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-05-21T09:14:06-04:00\">May 21, 2023<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"Revolutionary reporting: Use data visualisation to boost business growth\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/data-visualisation-boost-business-growth\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/author\/asavinwattanajantra\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Asavin-350x350.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"Asavin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Asavin-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Asavin-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Asavin-810x810.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/Asavin.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 40px) 100vw, 40px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Asavin Wattanajantra<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Stared at a spreadsheet so long that the numbers began to blur?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or spent hours crunching data, only to struggle to explain the results to your team?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, where data is touted as the new gold rush, you might feel you\u2019re drowning in a sea of data, but starving for insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if there was a way to turn those raw, complex numbers into easily understandable, actionable insights?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where the power of data visualisation steps in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we explore how this approach can revolutionise your financial reporting and fuel growth in your business, helping your finance team understand and better communicate your financial data to stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what we cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#get\">Get insight to make good business decisions quickly<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What is visual reporting?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#the\">The struggle with traditional reporting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#a\">A lack of real-time data<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#power\">The power of customisable dashboards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#data\">Data visualisation leads to increased profitability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#enhanced\">Enhanced communication and experimentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#final\">Final thoughts on data visualisation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Transform your finances with our free Modern Finance Report.<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Discover the power of data collaboration and stay ahead of the game. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#gate-729eb106-b2ee-4058-9258-10e2125ff531\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"single-cta__button button button--primary\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Click now to download<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/BrandShootLDN_Dec2021_ProfServs_AA0527-JPG-Sage-Advice-540x810.jpeg\" class=\"single-cta__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/BrandShootLDN_Dec2021_ProfServs_AA0527-JPG-Sage-Advice-540x810.jpeg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 33vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get\">Get insight to make good business decisions quickly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Analyzing financial data quickly and accurately is becoming increasingly critical to stay competitive in your market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you digitalise your financial processes, you collect enormous amounts of data about operations and customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And what should you do with that data?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use it to provide insights that your people can use to make better decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One rising trend in financial reporting is visual reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\">What is visual reporting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visual reporting provides a more intuitive way of understanding financial data, making it easier for stakeholders to identify key trends and insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It presents financial data in a more engaging and accessible format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of visual reporting, your finance team can create interactive dashboards and reports that provide real-time insights into your company\u2019s financial health to inform strategic decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visual reporting is gaining momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foundry is an integrated marketing technology and data provider firm. Its 2021 Data and Analytics survey found that 69% of organizations are piloting or using visual dashboards and data visualization tools to consolidate and share information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2025, data stories will be the most widespread way for organizations to consume analytics, according to research and consulting firm Gartner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPortraying financial data in a user-friendly way allows people to discover connections they wouldn\u2019t have seen otherwise,\u201d says Scott Freedman, director of marketing at Sage Intacct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith that information, they can make decisions that improve the business.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s yet to gain traction at many organizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gartner says more than half of finance departments struggle to provide data or reports stakeholders can rely on to inform their decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the\">The struggle with traditional reporting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the critical role that financial reporting plays in decision-making, traditional reporting methods can be challenging to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prevalence of data silos, which occur when data is stored in separate systems, makes it difficult to consolidate and analyze. This results in a lack of context and a fragmented view of the company\u2019s financial health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another significant limitation of traditional financial reporting is the use of spreadsheets, which can be time-consuming and error prone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spreadsheets can be challenging to manage when dealing with large volumes of data. This can lead to inaccuracies and delays in decision-making, which can have significant consequences for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Transform your finances with our free Modern Finance Report.<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Discover the power of data collaboration and stay ahead of the game. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#gate-729eb106-b2ee-4058-9258-10e2125ff531\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"single-cta__button button button--primary\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Click now to download<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/BrandShootLDN_Dec2021_ProfServs_AA0527-JPG-Sage-Advice-540x810.jpeg\" class=\"single-cta__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/BrandShootLDN_Dec2021_ProfServs_AA0527-JPG-Sage-Advice-540x810.jpeg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 33vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a\">A lack of real-time data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, you want to quickly access the most up-to-date financial data to make informed decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spreadsheets can\u2019t handle real-time data, which can result in missed opportunities and costly mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data is only useful when people can easily find it, understand it and put it to work. When data is buried in spreadsheets and scattered across departments, teams often don\u2019t know where to look for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Searching takes time, and the numbers teams do find often lack context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cData is too often siloed and represented in ways that don\u2019t allow people to slice and dice it the way they need to,\u201d says Freedman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, spreadsheets can\u2019t keep up with real-time operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey are stuck in time,\u201d adds Freedman. \u201cThey show recent or long-term past performance, but not the real-time reporting you need to predict the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"power\">The power of customizable dashboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Customizable dashboards are a powerful tool that can help your business consolidate and present financial data in a user-friendly way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frustrated by the inability to use their data effectively, management teams are turning to new solutions that collect data across the business and present it in customized dashboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dashboards don\u2019t just display facts and figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, they create a narrative that places the data in context, along with graphical depictions that help bring it to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your finance team can easily filter the information to learn what\u2019s working and what\u2019s not and then use these insights to improve operations or find new revenue opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customizable dashboards play a crucial role in modern financial reporting by consolidating and presenting data in a user-friendly way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dashboards provide a real-time snapshot of critical financial data, allowing you to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and gain insights into your company\u2019s financial health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With dashboards, you can select the most relevant data points and visualize them in a way that is easy to understand and more accessible to a broader audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data narratives and graphical representations help to create a story around the data, providing context and insight into the numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graphical representations, such as charts and graphs, help to visualize the data, making it easier to identify trends and patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Customizable dashboards also help you tailor your reporting to specific user groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, executive-level dashboards may focus on high-level financial data, while departmental dashboards may drill down into more granular data relevant to specific teams. Each user group has the information they need to make informed decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"data\">Data visualization leads to increased profitability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of a company using data visualization is Quicksilver Express Courier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This \u2018last mile\u2019 delivery service collected data about its fleet but lacked visibility about individual vehicle profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After adopting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/\">cloud financial software<\/a>, Quicksilver\u2019s finance executives could drill down into the profit and loss for each truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, the company learned it was overpaying for workers\u2019 compensation insurance, and subsequent adjustments saved \u00a3100,000 a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other changes based on insights Quicksilver gained from the platform helped the company increase total profitability at some locations by 5% to 25%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta gated-content\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Transform your finances with our free Modern Finance Report.<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Discover the power of data collaboration and stay ahead of the game. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#gate-729eb106-b2ee-4058-9258-10e2125ff531\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"single-cta__button button button--primary\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>Click now to download<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/BrandShootLDN_Dec2021_ProfServs_AA0527-JPG-Sage-Advice-540x810.jpeg\" class=\"single-cta__image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/BrandShootLDN_Dec2021_ProfServs_AA0527-JPG-Sage-Advice-540x810.jpeg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 48em) 33vw, 100vw\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enhanced\">Enhanced communication and experimentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Customizable dashboards provide a snapshot of critical financial data and can improve communication between your executives and teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your senior executives can confidently make informed decisions with real-time access to the most up-to-date financial data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, customizable dashboards facilitate communication between executives, finance teams, and organizational units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dashboards provide a common language that everyone in your business can understand, helping to break down silos and ensure everyone is on the same page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This not only improves communication but also helps to build a culture of data-driven decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access to the same data allows your people to collaborate more effectively, leading to better outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"experiment\">Experiment and innovate with real-time visualization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Customizable dashboards provide a powerful tool to experiment, innovate, and make data-driven decisions-based insights you gain from real-time data visualizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about playing around with your dashboards, using real-time information, charts, and graphs. It\u2019s about trying out ideas for improving processes or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou can look backwards or forward and use real-time insights to predict future results,\u201d says Freedman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With access to real-time data, you can test ideas and adjust on the fly, helping your teams respond quickly to changing market conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, your marketing teams can use real-time data to test different messaging and campaigns, while product teams can use data to identify areas for improvement and drive innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to experiment and innovate in real-time is a significant advantage. You can stay ahead of the competition and drive growth with real-time data visualizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final\">Final thoughts on data visualization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Data visualization and customizable dashboards provide the business tools to analyze financial data quickly and accurately, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve and make better-informed decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visual reporting provides a more intuitive way of understanding financial data, making it easier for your stakeholders to identify key trends and insights. Consolidate and present financial data in a user-friendly way, and you\u2019ll improve communication between executives and teams,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t wait any longer to unlock the full potential of your financial data and fuel growth in your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider exploring the power of data visualization tools to transform your reporting process today, which may mean looking at financial management software tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"single-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"single-cta__positioner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__wrapper has-dark-background-color\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"single-cta__title h3\">Subscribe to our Sage Advice Newsletter<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"single-cta__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get our latest business advice delivered directly to your 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