Ease the stress of quarterly reporting with these pointers

Sometimes, putting together a quarterly report – whether it is for clients or for internal business purposes – can be overwhelming.

If you find yourself unsure of what to include in your presentation, or if you’re struggling to find a starting point, here are some tips that will help get you going:

• Identify goals: Knowing what the business wants to achieve will help you build a clear and concise report.

• Define KPI’s: Use specific metrics to measure and analyze your progress.

• Add visual elements: Graphs and charts help organize your data.

• Discuss the future: Highlight ways to take advantage of potential opportunities.

– Trey Adams, WordWrite, The Pittsburgh 100