Design Microsoft Power BI Reports with Purpose

I focus on a comprehensive reporting process that includes storyboarding, envisioning, report design, model design, and report build. Each stage is crucial for creating custom Power BI reports that are not only insightful but also visually appealing. This involves everything from understanding the audience and objectives to designing relevant wireframes and building the final report. Other Microsoft Power BI consulting services rush straight into Power BI developer mode using Power BI Desktop, but they often miss the value of spending more time with end-users.  As a trusted Power BI development company, we ensure the process is aligned to deliver true impact.

Absolutely! During our free consultation call with our Power BI experts, we discuss your current challenges and tailor the approach and how we use the Power BI platform to meet your specific needs. All my Power BI Services, including this report development solutions, are flexible to ensure the Power BI implementation delivers the most value within your budget and requirements. We also support integration with the wider Microsoft ecosystem.

Absolutely! Requirement gathering is often the hardest part, so if you already have that covered, great! We can jump straight into design and development to create your reports, whilst working alongside your Power BI team or BI team.

It comes down to two things. First, I prioritise building solutions with the end users in mind. From my experience working with organisations across various industries, I've seen that 90% of reports fail because they don’t meet user needs. My customised Power BI approach is different. I follow a clear, repeatable framework developed through years of experience working with Power BI tools, report development and consultancy services. Second, we ensure every report not only performs well but also looks professional, visual design very much affects user engagement and adoption.

The core deliverables include a bespoke report that helps you understand your objectives, whether you are on target, what's causing any deviations and what actions you can take to reverse course. Additionally, I provide detailed wireframes, a well-structured data model connected to your data sources and a Power platform template file to ensure your future report development is cohesive in look and feel.

My approach uses a set of tailored questions to gather the necessary information for creating insightful reporting solutions, regardless of the industry or licensing (Power BI Premium or Power BI Pro). With my consultancy background, I have tried and tested various methods and incorporated lessons learned to make my process adaptable and effective for each unique organisation. Whether you are exploring Power BI embedded or a large enterprise with Microsoft 365 across departments, we adapt based on your needs.

Feedback is an essential part of my process. Between each stage, we will have a review session to ensure we are all aligned and satisfied before moving on to the next step. This iterative approach ensures the final product meets your expectations and delivers maximum value.

Having a Power BI consulting firm with the right experience puts you a step ahead. Depending on your team's skills, some elements of my process can be done in-house, though likely not to the same standard. If you try to handle some elements yourself, I recommend seeking professional help for everything apart from report development. If all other steps are done correctly, they provide a step-by-step blueprint for developing the report. I also love sharing knowledge, so I can teach you my approach to use with the BI tool moving forward.

I'm glad you asked! As a group of Microsoft Power BI consultants, accessibility is a top priority. From the very beginning, I emphasise understanding the audience to ensure the reports are accessible and usable for everyone, meeting all necessary accessibility standards.

I am not that Power BI consulting company that says "need Power BI",  work quickly with your development team and disappear once the reports are published and the solution is in production. After we go live, we'll agree on some form of support services within a specified period where I will be available to assist you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth transition and continued success.