Most growing businesses need better reporting but can't justify a full-time data analyst. We plug in as your dedicated BI team — building dashboards, maintaining reports, and answering data questions — for less than half the cost of a single hire.
The Problem
A junior data analyst costs $60,000–$80,000/year plus benefits, equipment, and management overhead.
Hiring a consulting firm means $150–$300/hour with no continuity between projects.
So most businesses do nothing — and keep spending 10–15 hours a week pulling reports manually in Excel.
There's a better option.
What You Get
We build your initial Power BI dashboards in the first 1–2 months, tailored to your business.
Data sources change, teams grow, and new questions come up. We keep your dashboards current and accurate.
Need a new view, a new metric, or a new dashboard? Submit a request and we handle it.
As you adopt new tools, we connect them to your reporting ecosystem.
We make sure your team knows how to read and use every dashboard we build.
We check in every quarter to identify new reporting opportunities and make sure your dashboards evolve with your business.
How It Compares
| Full-Time Analyst | Big Consulting Firm | SimplifyBI Retainer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $5,000–$7,000+ | $10,000–$25,000+ | $2,500/month |
| Expertise level | Single generalist | Rotating junior staff | Founders with BI expertise |
| Ramp-up time | 2–3 months | Weeks per project | Immediate |
| Continuity | Risk of turnover | Different team each project | Same team, always |
| Flexibility | Fixed salary | Per-project billing | Scale up or down monthly |
Who This Is For
Companies that don't have a dedicated data or analytics team
Finance, ops, or leadership teams spending hours each week on manual reporting
Businesses using QuickBooks, Salesforce, HubSpot, or other tools but not connecting the data
Companies that tried building dashboards internally but couldn't maintain them
How It Works
We learn your business, data landscape, and reporting pain points.
We audit your data sources, build your initial dashboards, and train your team.
We maintain, update, and expand your reporting as your business evolves. Submit requests anytime.
We meet with leadership to review dashboard usage and identify new opportunities.
Pricing
Every business is different — so every engagement is scoped to fit. Whether you need a single dashboard or a full outsourced BI team, we'll build a plan that matches your needs and budget.
Most engagements start between $1,500–$5,000/month.
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