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Business analysts use data to form insights and recommend business and other organisational changes. They can identify issues in virtually any part of an organisation, including information technology (IT) processes, organisational structures, or staff development.

Just like a handyman needs a toolbox equipped with hammers, nails, and screwdrivers, individuals pursuing careers in business intelligence (BI) must be familiar with specific software tools. Business intelligence involves companies’ functions, strategies, and tools to collect, process, and analyse data.

Running a small business means wearing every hat, and your time is too valuable to spend on data entry. For lean teams, the most important customer details don’t live in a database; they live in the quick decisions, fast follow-ups, and everyday conversations already happening in Slack. Now, those conversations can do double duty.

Data analysis is emerging as a high-impact use case for AI agents. According to Anthropic’s 2026 State of AI Agents Report, 60% of organizations rank data analysis and report generation as their most impactful agentic AI applications. 65% of enterprises cite it as a top priority. In practice, businesses face two common challenges:

🌴 On this episode of the Pinecrest Business Association at Community News, hosted by PBA President Vanessa Certain, we welcome Julio Rodriguez of ASMBLR, a marketing-with-AI expert, and Luis Mejer of 24/7 Nursing Care, a leader in compassionate home care services, for an engaging conversation on the intersection of modern innovation, health care, and essential…

Business intelligence analysts examine data and processes to identify inefficient practices and subsequent opportunities for improvement within an organization. They recommend and assist in implementing data-driven solutions that ultimately boost profitability, efficiency, and overall business value. Consequently, these professionals are sought after and well-compensated.

Tenn. — FreightWise is launching FreightWise Intelligence, a new data visualization and business intelligence (BI) reporting solution designed to empower small and mid-sized shippers with enterprise-level insights

Data analytics is one of the most sought-after skills in the corporate world. Executives and managers rely on data analysis to evaluate their business’s success and plan for the future. Many organisations turn to business analysts to enable business leaders to make strategic, data-driven decisions.

So many people have said it that I don’t know its origin. And it has been repeated so often that it’s become an axion, perhaps even a platitude, in the business world, and beyond. Count me in as one who subscribes to this business proverb.

Learn six common business intelligence failures in commerce and how unified data on platforms like Shopify helps teams make faster, trusted decisions.