The rule of thumb is that if you can present the most vital pieces of your information in a visual format that helps the information click into place in people’s minds, then you have done enough analysis.
If you can’t, then you haven’t. Here are some excellent examples of when the right data collection, paired with the right data visualization, will save your business.
You need to know the total cost of not just producing your product, from rent to labor, from supplies to billing. You also need to know your benchmark sale price for the product.
No matter how your company charges, you need to understand your time investment and other costs. Good data collection is essential, and you cannot skimp.
Step one of setting goals for your business is to know what is reasonable and achievable. As a business owner, it will help you to understand industry benchmarks.