# AI data analysis, spreadsheet and reporting guides - URL: https://betteranalyst.com/blog Formula Bot is now Better Analyst—same account, more powerful analysis.Formula Bot is now Better Analyst—same account and workflows, with more powerful analysis, dashboards, and automation. [Learn what changed](https://betteranalyst.com/formula-bot-is-now-better-analyst) Better Analyst Blog The Better Analyst blog covers AI data analysis, Excel and spreadsheets, reporting and dashboards, and tool comparisons. Start with our picks for the [best AI data analyst tools](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-ai-data-analyst-tools) and the [best client reporting tools](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-client-reporting-tools). To try it on your own data, see [AI for Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/excel-ai) or [chat with your data](https://betteranalyst.com/product/chat-with-data). [FeaturedAI for ExcelOctober 2026 11 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-ai-for-excel) ## [The 7 Best AI Tools for Excel in 2026](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-ai-for-excel) [We compared the leading AI tools for Excel on formulas, analysis, charts, file support, and price. Here is which one fits your spreadsheet work.](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-ai-for-excel) [Read the guide](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-ai-for-excel) ## Latest articles - [ComparisonNovember 2026 12 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/agencyanalytics-alternatives) ### [The 8 Best AgencyAnalytics Alternatives for Agencies in 2026](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/agencyanalytics-alternatives) [AgencyAnalytics alternatives by agency type, plus when to stay, what each costs at 10, 25 and 50 clients, and who can connect a database under 25 clients.](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/agencyanalytics-alternatives) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/agencyanalytics-alternatives) - [ComparisonNovember 2026 7 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-ai-data-analyst-tools) ### [The 6 Best AI Data Analyst Tools in 2026](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-ai-data-analyst-tools) [Six AI data analyst tools compared, from ChatGPT and Claude to Copilot in Excel, Gemini in Sheets and Hex, with features checked on each vendor's site.](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-ai-data-analyst-tools) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-ai-data-analyst-tools) - [ComparisonNovember 2026 6 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-ai-tools-for-google-analytics) ### [The 7 Best AI Tools for Google Analytics (GA4) Reporting in 2026](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-ai-tools-for-google-analytics) [Seven AI tools that answer GA4 questions and build reports, from Google's free Analytics Advisor to agency platforms, with prices checked on each vendor's site.](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-ai-tools-for-google-analytics) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-ai-tools-for-google-analytics) - [ComparisonNovember 2026 6 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-looker-studio-alternatives) ### [The 7 Best Looker Studio Alternatives in 2026](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-looker-studio-alternatives) [Looker Studio is now Data Studio again. Here are 7 alternatives for teams hitting GA4 quotas, connector costs or rebuild fatigue, with verified pricing.](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-looker-studio-alternatives) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-looker-studio-alternatives) - [ComparisonOctober 2026 7 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-client-reporting-tools) ### [The 8 Best Client Reporting Tools for Agencies in 2026](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-client-reporting-tools) [We compared 8 client reporting tools for agencies on pricing model, connectors, white-label, automation and AI, with prices checked on each vendor's site.](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-client-reporting-tools) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-client-reporting-tools) - [Marketing AnalyticsOctober 2026 8 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-google-ads-data-with-ai) ### [How to Analyze Google Ads Data with AI](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-google-ads-data-with-ai) [Connect Google Ads, ask the ten questions that cover a weekly PPC review, check the GAQL behind each answer, and avoid the cost, search-term and attribution traps.](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-google-ads-data-with-ai) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-google-ads-data-with-ai) - [Marketing AnalyticsOctober 2026 8 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/google-ads-vs-meta-ads-roas) ### [Google Ads vs Meta Ads ROAS: Why They Differ and How to Compare Them](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/google-ads-vs-meta-ads-roas) [Both platforms report ROAS from their own attributed conversions. Learn where each number comes from, why they rarely match your revenue, and how to compare them fairly.](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/google-ads-vs-meta-ads-roas) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/google-ads-vs-meta-ads-roas) - [AnalyticsOctober 2026 11 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/why-ai-gets-your-metrics-wrong) ### [Why AI Gets Your Metrics Wrong (and How Definitions Fix It)](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/why-ai-gets-your-metrics-wrong) [AI answers about revenue, users, and conversions usually go wrong on a guessed definition, not bad math. See the common failures in SQL, GA4, spreadsheets, and billing data, and the fix for each.](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/why-ai-gets-your-metrics-wrong) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/why-ai-gets-your-metrics-wrong) - [Data VisualizationOctober 2026 12 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-data-visualization-tools) ### [The 7 Best Data Visualization Tools in 2026](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-data-visualization-tools) [A practical comparison of data visualization tools, from AI chart makers to enterprise BI, with pricing, strengths, and who each one is for.](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-data-visualization-tools) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-data-visualization-tools) - [AnalyticsOctober 2026 12 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-analytics-software) ### [The 7 Best Analytics Software Tools in 2026](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-analytics-software) [Compare the best analytics software for small teams and growing businesses: AI analysis, dashboards, connectors, automation, and real costs.](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-analytics-software) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/best-analytics-software) - [Financial analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-bank-statements-in-excel) ### [How to Analyze Bank Statements in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-bank-statements-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-bank-statements-in-excel) - [Financial analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-combine-monthly-bank-statements-in-excel) ### [How to Combine Monthly Bank Statements in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-combine-monthly-bank-statements-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-combine-monthly-bank-statements-in-excel) - [Financial analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-categorize-bank-transactions-in-excel) ### [How to Categorize Bank Transactions in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-categorize-bank-transactions-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-categorize-bank-transactions-in-excel) - [Financial analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-reconcile-bank-transactions-in-excel) ### [How to Reconcile Bank Transactions in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-reconcile-bank-transactions-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-reconcile-bank-transactions-in-excel) - [Financial analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-find-duplicate-transactions-in-excel) ### [How to Find Duplicate Transactions in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-find-duplicate-transactions-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-find-duplicate-transactions-in-excel) - [Financial analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-summarize-business-expenses-by-category) ### [How to Summarize Business Expenses by Category](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-summarize-business-expenses-by-category) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-summarize-business-expenses-by-category) - [Financial analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-extract-invoice-tables-from-pdfs-into-excel) ### [How to Extract Invoice Tables from PDFs into Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-extract-invoice-tables-from-pdfs-into-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-extract-invoice-tables-from-pdfs-into-excel) - [Financial analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-validate-numbers-after-pdf-to-excel-conversion) ### [How to Validate Numbers After PDF-to-Excel Conversion](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-validate-numbers-after-pdf-to-excel-conversion) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-validate-numbers-after-pdf-to-excel-conversion) - [Financial analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-monthly-cash-inflows-and-outflows) ### [How to Analyze Monthly Cash Inflows and Outflows](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-monthly-cash-inflows-and-outflows) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-monthly-cash-inflows-and-outflows) - [Financial analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-turn-bank-transactions-into-a-monthly-expense-report) ### [How to Turn Bank Transactions into a Monthly Expense Report](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-turn-bank-transactions-into-a-monthly-expense-report) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-turn-bank-transactions-into-a-monthly-expense-report) - [Sales and reportingOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-monthly-sales-report-in-excel) ### [How to Build a Monthly Sales Report in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-monthly-sales-report-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-monthly-sales-report-in-excel) - [Sales and reportingOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-sales-kpi-dashboard-in-excel) ### [How to Build a Sales KPI Dashboard in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-sales-kpi-dashboard-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-sales-kpi-dashboard-in-excel) - [Sales and reportingOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-forecast-monthly-sales-in-excel) ### [How to Forecast Monthly Sales in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-forecast-monthly-sales-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-forecast-monthly-sales-in-excel) - [Sales and reportingOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-compare-sales-against-targets-in-excel) ### [How to Compare Sales Against Targets in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-compare-sales-against-targets-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-compare-sales-against-targets-in-excel) - [Sales and reportingOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-year-over-year-sales-in-excel) ### [How to Analyze Year-over-Year Sales in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-year-over-year-sales-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-year-over-year-sales-in-excel) - [Sales and reportingOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-sales-by-product-and-region) ### [How to Analyze Sales by Product and Region](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-sales-by-product-and-region) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-sales-by-product-and-region) - [Sales and reportingOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-calculate-a-rolling-sales-average-in-excel) ### [How to Calculate a Rolling Sales Average in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-calculate-a-rolling-sales-average-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-calculate-a-rolling-sales-average-in-excel) - [Sales and reportingOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-measure-sales-forecast-accuracy-in-excel) ### [How to Measure Sales Forecast Accuracy in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-measure-sales-forecast-accuracy-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-measure-sales-forecast-accuracy-in-excel) - [Sales and reportingOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-budget-vs-actual-report-in-excel) ### [How to Build a Budget-vs-Actual Report in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-budget-vs-actual-report-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-budget-vs-actual-report-in-excel) - [Sales and reportingOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-explain-changes-in-monthly-profit-and-loss) ### [How to Explain Changes in Monthly Profit and Loss](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-explain-changes-in-monthly-profit-and-loss) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-explain-changes-in-monthly-profit-and-loss) - [Operations analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-inventory-turnover-in-excel) ### [How to Analyze Inventory Turnover in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-inventory-turnover-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-inventory-turnover-in-excel) - [Operations analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-find-slow-moving-inventory-in-excel) ### [How to Find Slow-Moving Inventory in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-find-slow-moving-inventory-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-find-slow-moving-inventory-in-excel) - [Operations analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-calculate-reorder-points-in-excel) ### [How to Calculate Reorder Points in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-calculate-reorder-points-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-calculate-reorder-points-in-excel) - [Operations analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-perform-abc-inventory-analysis-in-excel) ### [How to Perform ABC Inventory Analysis in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-perform-abc-inventory-analysis-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-perform-abc-inventory-analysis-in-excel) - [Operations analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-stockouts-in-excel) ### [How to Analyze Stockouts in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-stockouts-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-stockouts-in-excel) - [Operations analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-an-inventory-aging-report-in-excel) ### [How to Build an Inventory Aging Report in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-an-inventory-aging-report-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-an-inventory-aging-report-in-excel) - [Operations analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-supplier-lead-times-in-excel) ### [How to Analyze Supplier Lead Times in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-supplier-lead-times-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-supplier-lead-times-in-excel) - [Operations analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-late-deliveries-in-excel) ### [How to Analyze Late Deliveries in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-late-deliveries-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-late-deliveries-in-excel) - [Operations analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-sales-pipeline-aging-in-excel) ### [How to Analyze Sales Pipeline Aging in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-sales-pipeline-aging-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-sales-pipeline-aging-in-excel) - [Operations analysisOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-project-budget-overruns-in-excel) ### [How to Analyze Project Budget Overruns in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-project-budget-overruns-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-project-budget-overruns-in-excel) - [Business visualizationOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-choose-charts-for-a-monthly-business-report) ### [How to Choose Charts for a Monthly Business Report](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-choose-charts-for-a-monthly-business-report) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-choose-charts-for-a-monthly-business-report) - [Business visualizationOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-revenue-waterfall-chart-in-excel) ### [How to Build a Revenue Waterfall Chart in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-revenue-waterfall-chart-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-revenue-waterfall-chart-in-excel) - [Business visualizationOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-use-a-pareto-chart-to-analyze-product-sales) ### [How to Use a Pareto Chart to Analyze Product Sales](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-use-a-pareto-chart-to-analyze-product-sales) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-use-a-pareto-chart-to-analyze-product-sales) - [Business visualizationOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-sales-heatmap-in-excel) ### [How to Build a Sales Heatmap in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-sales-heatmap-in-excel) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-sales-heatmap-in-excel) - [Business visualizationOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-compare-revenue-and-margin-on-one-chart) ### [How to Compare Revenue and Margin on One Chart](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-compare-revenue-and-margin-on-one-chart) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-compare-revenue-and-margin-on-one-chart) - [Business visualizationOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-show-budget-variance-in-an-excel-chart) ### [How to Show Budget Variance in an Excel Chart](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-show-budget-variance-in-an-excel-chart) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-show-budget-variance-in-an-excel-chart) - [Business visualizationOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-find-unusual-orders-with-a-box-plot) ### [How to Find Unusual Orders with a Box Plot](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-find-unusual-orders-with-a-box-plot) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-find-unusual-orders-with-a-box-plot) - [Business visualizationOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-order-values-with-a-histogram) ### [How to Analyze Order Values with a Histogram](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-order-values-with-a-histogram) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-order-values-with-a-histogram) - [Business visualizationOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-compare-advertising-spend-and-sales-with-a-scatter-plot) ### [How to Compare Advertising Spend and Sales with a Scatter Plot](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-compare-advertising-spend-and-sales-with-a-scatter-plot) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-compare-advertising-spend-and-sales-with-a-scatter-plot) - [Business visualizationOctober 2026 3 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-turn-an-excel-report-into-a-repeatable-dashboard) ### [How to Turn an Excel Report into a Repeatable Dashboard](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-turn-an-excel-report-into-a-repeatable-dashboard) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-turn-an-excel-report-into-a-repeatable-dashboard) - [Data VisualizationAugust 2026 18 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/types-of-charts-and-graphs) ### [33 Types of Charts and Graphs: Examples and When to Use Each](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/types-of-charts-and-graphs) [Compare 33 chart and graph types, see practical examples, and learn which visualization fits your data.](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/types-of-charts-and-graphs) [Read more](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/types-of-charts-and-graphs) - [ComparisonMarch 2026 8 min read](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/formula-bot-vs-copilot-for-excel) ### [Formula Bot vs Microsoft Copilot for Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/formula-bot-vs-copilot-for-excel) [A side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, data connectors, and AI capabilities. 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[How to Categorize Bank Transactions in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-categorize-bank-transactions-in-excel) - [How to Reconcile Bank Transactions in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-reconcile-bank-transactions-in-excel) - [How to Find Duplicate Transactions in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-find-duplicate-transactions-in-excel) - [How to Summarize Business Expenses by Category](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-summarize-business-expenses-by-category) - [How to Extract Invoice Tables from PDFs into Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-extract-invoice-tables-from-pdfs-into-excel) - [How to Validate Numbers After PDF-to-Excel Conversion](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-validate-numbers-after-pdf-to-excel-conversion) - [How to Analyze Monthly Cash Inflows and Outflows](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-monthly-cash-inflows-and-outflows) - [How to Turn Bank Transactions into a Monthly Expense Report](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-turn-bank-transactions-into-a-monthly-expense-report) ### Sales and reporting - [How to Build a Monthly Sales Report in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-monthly-sales-report-in-excel) - [How to Build a Sales KPI Dashboard in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-sales-kpi-dashboard-in-excel) - [How to Forecast Monthly Sales in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-forecast-monthly-sales-in-excel) - [How to Compare Sales Against Targets in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-compare-sales-against-targets-in-excel) - [How to Analyze Year-over-Year Sales in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-year-over-year-sales-in-excel) - [How to Analyze Sales by Product and Region](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-sales-by-product-and-region) - [How to Calculate a Rolling Sales Average in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-calculate-a-rolling-sales-average-in-excel) - [How to Measure Sales Forecast Accuracy in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-measure-sales-forecast-accuracy-in-excel) - [How to Build a Budget-vs-Actual Report in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-budget-vs-actual-report-in-excel) - [How to Explain Changes in Monthly Profit and Loss](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-explain-changes-in-monthly-profit-and-loss) ### Operations analysis - [How to Analyze Inventory Turnover in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-inventory-turnover-in-excel) - [How to Find Slow-Moving Inventory in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-find-slow-moving-inventory-in-excel) - [How to Calculate Reorder Points in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-calculate-reorder-points-in-excel) - [How to Perform ABC Inventory Analysis in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-perform-abc-inventory-analysis-in-excel) - [How to Analyze Stockouts in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-stockouts-in-excel) - [How to Build an Inventory Aging Report in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-an-inventory-aging-report-in-excel) - [How to Analyze Supplier Lead Times in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-supplier-lead-times-in-excel) - [How to Analyze Late Deliveries in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-late-deliveries-in-excel) - [How to Analyze Sales Pipeline Aging in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-sales-pipeline-aging-in-excel) - [How to Analyze Project Budget Overruns in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-project-budget-overruns-in-excel) ### Business visualization - [How to Choose Charts for a Monthly Business Report](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-choose-charts-for-a-monthly-business-report) - [How to Build a Revenue Waterfall Chart in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-revenue-waterfall-chart-in-excel) - [How to Use a Pareto Chart to Analyze Product Sales](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-use-a-pareto-chart-to-analyze-product-sales) - [How to Build a Sales Heatmap in Excel](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-build-a-sales-heatmap-in-excel) - [How to Compare Revenue and Margin on One Chart](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-compare-revenue-and-margin-on-one-chart) - [How to Show Budget Variance in an Excel Chart](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-show-budget-variance-in-an-excel-chart) - [How to Find Unusual Orders with a Box Plot](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-find-unusual-orders-with-a-box-plot) - [How to Analyze Order Values with a Histogram](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-analyze-order-values-with-a-histogram) - [How to Compare Advertising Spend and Sales with a Scatter Plot](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-compare-advertising-spend-and-sales-with-a-scatter-plot) - [How to Turn an Excel Report into a Repeatable Dashboard](https://betteranalyst.com/blog/how-to-turn-an-excel-report-into-a-repeatable-dashboard) ## Put these guides to work Upload a spreadsheet or connect your data and ask Better Analyst your first question. 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