Looking to Create an Interactive Business Report?

StyleBI’s Interactive Business Report Features

In StyleBI, interactive business reports are created with a drag and drop function that lets users pull out various chart and graph options and data fields, placing them on a spreadsheet-like interface. This drag and drop interface is optimal for the fast and seamless development of any interactive reports or visual analytics; no coding is necessary on the end-user's part.

StyleBI contains a multitude of interactive options for exploring data in reports. Since dashboards and reports can contain a multitude of data or charts, InetSoft has created a brushing function in which users highlight specific portions of data from one chart and see that portion of data highlighted on all other charts, allowing them to better explore data relationships. Interactive features like this give businesses the opportunity for faster and more efficient observations in their analytics, for better decision-making.

InetSoft's interactive reporting solution also offers various tools for drilldown, such as range sliders, calendar displays, and selection lists allow viewers to control the range and category of information that is being displayed visually. The range slider and calendar options help users to specifically explore the data which falls within a given range, date, or quantity. All of these interactive functions are added quickly with InetSoft's drag and drop viewsheet technology. With InetSoft's StyleBI, businesses will be able to deploy professional, high-quality dashboards or reports within one single platform, for both optimal and efficient data analysis.

How to Create an Interactive Business Report for a Chief Strategy Officer

When reviewing a business report, a CSO is interested in gaining actionable insights to inform strategic decision-making. Here are the key elements and information a CSO would typically look for in a business report:

1. Executive Summary:
   • Concise overview of the report's main findings and recommendations.
   • High-level summary of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
2. Objective and Scope:
   • Clear statement of the report's purpose and the specific areas it covers.
   • Explanation of the timeframe or period covered by the report.
3. Market Analysis:
   • Market trends and dynamics affecting the industry.
   • Competitive landscape, including market share analysis and key competitors' strategies.
4. Financial Performance:
   • Revenue and profit margins: Trends, growth rates, and year-over-year comparisons.
   • Cost structure: Breakdown of expenses, highlighting any significant changes or cost-saving initiatives.
   • Cash flow analysis: Liquidity, working capital, and cash conversion cycle.
5. Customer Insights:
   • Customer segmentation and behavior analysis.
   • Customer satisfaction scores and feedback.
   • Customer acquisition and retention metrics.
6. Operational Efficiency:
   • Efficiency metrics (e.g., production yield, resource utilization).
   • Supply chain performance and optimization efforts.
   • Process improvement initiatives and their impact.
7. Strategic Initiatives and Projects:
   • Progress updates on key strategic projects and initiatives.
   • Milestones achieved and any deviations from initial plans.
8. Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
   • Identification of potential risks and uncertainties impacting the business.
   • Mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
9. Innovation and R&D:
   • Overview of research and development activities.
   • New product/service development, including launch timelines and market potential.
10. Regulatory and Compliance:
    • Compliance status with relevant industry regulations and standards.
    • Any pending or upcoming regulatory changes that could impact the business.
11. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
    • Presentation of critical KPIs relevant to the company's strategic goals (e.g., customer acquisition cost, customer lifetime value, churn rate, etc.).
    • Comparison against targets and historical performance.
12. Recommendations and Actionable Insights:
    • Concrete suggestions for strategic actions based on the report's findings.
    • Prioritization of initiatives and resource allocation recommendations.
13. Future Outlook and Forecast:
    • Forecasts for key financial metrics and performance indicators.
    • Long-term strategic outlook and growth projections.
14. Appendices and Supporting Data:
    • Additional data, charts, graphs, or detailed analysis that supports the main findings of the report.
    • Any supplementary information deemed relevant.

“We evaluated many reporting vendors and were most impressed at the speed with which the proof of concept could be developed. We found InetSoft to be the best option to meet our business requirements and integrate with our own technology.” - John White, Senior Director, Information Technology at Livingston International