#xero creations

[starheirxero]

New brush new me, I've been liking the feel of it <3

[starheirxero]

Very beautiful, very powerful 💜

Yall I got too silly

[seraphimsirius]

Sorry for disappearing again. I made some low effort doodles (and a horror) while I was absent, and I will gladly share them with the world.

[ranjith11]

My favourite ways of using blank report in Xero | financial Reporting

In this video Neha shows the best way to use Blank reports in Xero. In this comprehensive guide, I reveal my favorite ways of using a blank report in Xero for financial reporting. Whether you're a seasoned Xero user or just getting started, you'll find valuable insights and tips that will elevate your financial reporting game. Join me on this journey to master Xero reporting and boost your financial management skills.

[jacky93sims]

Nynaeve Jacks Shower and Xero Shower for The Sims 2

These are 4to2 conversions from NynaeveDesign, medium poly. Jacks Shower has 16 colors, while Xero Showers has 4 colors.

DOWNLOAD HERE

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[wobblefox]

Top AI Tools Transforming Business in 2024

The Top AI Tools That Are Changing How We Do Business in 2024

AI Tools is no longer some sci-fi fantasy—it’s here, it’s real, and it’s changing everything about how we do business. In 2024, AI is a game-changer that smart businesses can’t afford to ignore. Whether it's about speeding up your day-to-day tasks, getting a better understanding of your customers, or staying ahead of the competition, AI is where it’s at. So, let’s break down the tools that are making waves this year.

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Why AI Matters More Than Ever for Businesses

AI is like having a superpower for your business—it takes data and turns it into insights, handles tasks automatically, and even gives each customer a personal touch without you lifting a finger. We’re in a time where data drives everything, and AI is the secret sauce that makes sense of it all. It’s what helps you make smarter decisions, faster, and that’s a huge win for any business looking to grow

Why AI is Essential for Modern Business

Simply put: AI makes things better. Faster responses to customers? Check. Instant insights into market trends? Done. Predicting when your equipment is about to break down? No problem. In 2024, companies of all sizes are turning to AI to keep up and stand out

The AI Tools You Should Know About in 2024

A. AI for Data Analysis: Power BI and Tableau

Data is everywhere, but making sense of it can be a headache. Thankfully, tools like Power BI and Tableau take the guesswork out of it.

B. AI for Customer Service: ChatGPT and Zendesk AI

AI is reshaping customer service, making sure your clients get what they need when they need it.

C. Marketing Tools: HubSpot and Persado

Marketing is all about making a connection, and AI tools like HubSpot and Persado are all about making those connections count.

D. Sales Automation: Salesforce Einstein and Drift

For sales teams, AI tools are like having an extra set of hands (or several!) to take care of the heavy lifting.

E. Content Creation Made Easy: Jasper AI and Grammarly Business

Keeping up with content demands can feel like a full-time job, but AI tools are here to help you get ahead.

F. Smarter HR Tools: Workday AI and Pymetrics

HR can be a challenge, but AI tools are taking a lot of the stress out of hiring and employee management.

G. Finance Tools: IBM Watson and Xero AI

In finance, AI is making everything from accounting to forecasting easier.

H. Keeping Equipment Running: GE Predix and Uptake

In industries that rely on equipment, AI tools are the unsung heroes preventing breakdowns before they happen.

I. Staying Safe Online: Darktrace and Cylance

Cybersecurity threats aren’t going away, so AI tools like Darktrace and Cylance are stepping up to protect your business.

How AI is Boosting Business Efficiency and Driving Innovation

AI tools are helping companies work smarter, not harder. By handling the repetitive stuff, AI frees up your team to think bigger and focus on projects that really make a difference. It’s not just about cutting costs; it’s about giving your busi

The Best AI Has to Offer

Scalability: Grow faster without losing quality or breaking the bank.

Smarter Decisions: AI turns raw data into insights that help you make choices with confidence.

Better Customer Interactions: Personalized service that feels truly personal.

Cost Savings: No more wasting time on boring, repetitive tasks.

Productivity Boost: Your team can spend time on strategy instead of busywork.

The Challenges of Adopting AI in 2024

Of course, AI isn’t a magic wand. It comes with its own set of hurdles—like finding the right talent, protecting privacy, and getting the tech to play nice with what you already have. But if you tackle these challenges head-on, the rewards are worth it.

Bridging the Skills Gap

AI expertise is in demand, and training your team or bringing in specialists can make all the difference.

Keeping Data Safe

Data is the fuel that powers AI, so keeping it secure and compliant with regulations is a top priority.

What’s Next for AI in Business?

AI isn’t slowing down. In the coming years, we’ll see more focus on ethical AI, advancements in autonomous tech, and hyper-personalization in every industry.

Ethical AI

AI is getting fairer and more transparent, with companies pushing to remove biases and increase accountability.

Autonomous AI

From self-driving cars to smart warehouses, autonomous AI is about to change how we move, ship, and manufacture.

Super-Personalized Experiences

AI will get better at understanding what customers want before they even know they want it.

Final Thoughts: Make AI Work for You

In 2024, AI is a no-brainer. It’s time to embrace it, use it to streamline your processes, and start delivering experiences your customers will love. AI is here to make your business smarter, faster, and more adaptable—and if you’re ready to lean in, the future looks bright.

[kagrenacs]

yo im gonna revamp one of my old characters to be a demiprince of meridia. for insp I would like you to tell me your thoughts on meridia 🎤 - tumblr user mothermara

boy would I!!!

Lets start with her origins: She was created by Magnus from the Aether, as Merid-Nunda. Essentially born of him, and him alone. This particular text describes Magnus as cold, and uncaring. His love for his creations seems to be like how one can love an object, or a piece of art. Merid is often described as a wayward daughter, and I like to draw upon this in my canon pretty strongly.

The Magne-Ge pantheon (actually the hardest tes text I have read) describes her with high importance. She was Magnus' daughter, an act of glorious creation. This is headcanon (with support) territory, but I consider her an active agent of the relatively passive Magnus. She hunted down spirits that disrupted the natural flow of things, which was often Molag Bal.

She changed when Lorkhan came along, which started her path to becoming Meridia. However unlike the aedra she didn't participate in his creation, and fled with her father. I think she regretted this decision (which is explicitly stated here), because she began to distance herself from her father. She became a Star-Orphan (not to be confused with Magne-ge), along with spirits such as Xero-Lyg and Mnemo-Li. But Lorkhan, whom she loved, according to this text, died, and she was left alone with her sisters.

It's been my theory for a few years, that she created Mehrunes Dagon in Lyg to fill the void left in his wake. And hence why Dagon considers himself the rightful owner of Mundus. She consorted with the Daedra (I don't take consort to mean an actual consort, just an association with Daedra), and her father cast her down. She's left alone, an orphaned star, but she continues on and takes it upon herself to guard Lorkhan's creation, ensuring the energies of it flow, and it never falls stagnant.

[theresattrpgforthat]

Hi! First of all thanks for running this blog, it's a goldmine. So I've been running Spire and spy fiction is obviously a major touchstone for it but I'd like to know if there are more games that scratch that itch, regardless of setting.

I have a preference for the less "spectacular" kind of spy (more intelligence-gathering and political intrigue than stealthy gadgets and action scenes) but any suggestion is welcomed :)

THEME: Spies & Intrigue

Thank you very much for your sentiments! I feel very good about the options I’ve managed to rustle up for you today.

Uneasy Lies the Head, by Adam Bell.

A cracked throne, an imploded sun, revolution at the gates: disaster looms over the realm as self-serving nobles plot and scheme to shape the world to their liking. When those visions clash, turmoil erupts and the court is thrown into chaos.

Uneasy Lies the Head is a GM-less tabletop RPG where everyone plays a member of a tumultuous royal court. Each player chooses a playbook to define their character, and weaves a web of alliance and animosity with the other players.

This isn’t necessarily a spy game, but it will give you the intrigue you’re looking for, and there are mechanics built-in for a betrayal of some kind. Each player has their own playbook with special moves associated with their role. Using resources such as tokens and dice, players will attempt to fulfill their agendas by bartering resources, making alliances, and forging deals. The game is also setting-flexible, so you could play as a space oligarchy, a feudal monarchy, or a high school lunch table! If you want social intrigue, I recommend Uneasy Lies the Head.

Shot Through The Heart, By Roll for Romance.

Go undercover and get under the covers as you take on a top-secret mission filled with danger, desire, and deception!

Drawing inspiration from sexy spy tropes, Shot Through the Heart is a Caltrop Core game where players are secret agents on a mission and looking for love. With 4 classic agent types, over-the-top code names, and messy interparty romantic entanglements, each agent plays a unique role in the mission. Will you play as a seductive Fatale who charms their way past danger or perhaps a Tech Specialist who has yet to see a code they can't crack? 

Secret Objectives add intrigue and player vs. player dynamics that will leave players wondering if a fellow agent is a mole working to sabotage the mission or just flustered because they're secretly attracted to them.

This game is about literal spies and therefore will expect dramatic heists and stealthy conflict, but it adds a layer of personal entanglements, which will provide obstacles as they attempt to complete their dangerous heists and super-secret missions. The social aspect is highly personal, and threatened the party just as much as enemy agents. You definitely need player buy-in when it comes to the romantic entanglements, but if the players don’t mind wrestling with secret heartaches and heartbreaks, this might be the game for you!

Shadow Protocol, by Club Xero.

An ultra-lite ruleset for running espionage thrillers, Shadow Protocol is designed to fit any setting or era. Character creation is meant to be fast, stateless, and freeform.

The biggest risk in spy games is getting caught, and you’ll be fighting against that throughout an entire game of Shadow Protocol. You’ll have to do your best to avoid suspicion, manage your stress, and stop yourself to do something that brings unwanted trouble or personal harm. How much of the obstacles presented to the party are physical or social depends on both the characters all of the players decide to play, as well as the objectives set out by the GM. If you want to battle the pressure of keeping an operation under wraps, I heavily recommend this game.

The Service, by Rocket Surgeon Games.

It’s the height of the Cold War, and the world is divided into two competing superpowers. On the frontlines of this ideological conflict we find the spies and intelli- gence officers that use information, disinformation and coercion to any sordid ends their masters command. 

The United Kingdom, having lost much of its for- mer influence on the world stage, still actively uses its intelligence agencies to further its national interests, even if the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) can’t compete with the KGB or the CIA in terms of budget or power.

In The Service, players take on the roles of intelligence officers working for a the UK Secret Intelligence Service. It is meant to emulate the kind of unglamorous, bureaucratic and morally grey spy fiction of Le Carré, Len Deighton or The Sandbaggers.

Your characters in this game are not high-powered, fantastic individuals, but rather special officers doing the best they can in an extremely high-stakes scenario. This game is set in a very specific time period, and uses the Powered by the Apocalypse System to purposefully emulate WWII fiction. 

What I really like about this game is that the playbooks are designed to look like British passports, which immediately helps players understand what kind of game they’re playing, and also helps them immerse themselves in their characters. This game may only be in playtest, but there’s already a lot to love about it.

[starheirxero]

If they knew what I saved them from, they would thank me too.

[bluegekk0]

Hello! I’m quite new here and have done some reading up, but is there anywhere that explains what the AU is about / could you explain? Only if you don’t mind of course. (I love learning about others’ AUs.)

Also: -pokes PK’s belly-

oh absolutely! be prepared though, this is going to be a long one. also an important note: i can't write, so i haven't written any fics about this, which means many details can change/develop over time as it's something i think about 24/7, but i'll try to write down what i currently have in mind and what i'm more or less confident with

so the gist of the au is that pk went into hibernation in the dream realm, as opposed to dying as he (presumably) does in canon, and then moved to dirtmouth with hornet and hollow. but there's many aspects of the au that trace way back into his past, so i'll go over those first if you want to learn more. i will put a "keep reading" divider here cause it's going to be quite long haha

pk was always an outcast among other wyrms, he was born a runt and had no physical strength for playfighting with the other hatchlings, for which he was often mocked. instead, he preferred to quietly observe and study things, which is how he got interested in mortal bugs. yes, they were food, wyrms are a carnivorous species after all, but he felt it was wrong to treat them as just fodder, like the other members of his kind did. he wanted to create, not destroy, and he wanted to share it with the mortals, as he saw parts of himself in them and wanted to help them reach their full potential

wyrms as a species were highly territorial, so that and the fact that they could reproduce in litters and increase their population numbers ended up being their downfall, as their constant fights over territory became more and more violent, causing them to start killing each other much more frequently. this constant aggression caused their numbers to decrease over time, and eventually they disappeared. that is when pk decided to claim the territory that later became hallownest as his own, and abandoned his form in favor of something more approachable. he met the white lady, married her, and granted the most intelligent bugs in hallownest sapience, leading to the creation of the kingdom

it didn't take long until the cracks began to show. he wasn't used to getting this much attention, so when the bugs started worshiping him, he began hiding in his workshop, away from everyone, having doubts about his self-worth and whether he can live up to those expectations. alas, the worship he received lead to the moths abandoning the radiance, and the start of the infection. he promised himself he wouldn't fail the kingdom, and so he started looking for ways to stop it, eventually deciding on the vessel plan. he's always had doubts about it, but it was his last resort and he didn't have much time, so he had to try. and thus hollow was born, the vessel that was able to climb up the abyss, proving their strength and claiming the title of the hollow knight. unfortunately for pk, as much as he kept reminding himself that the vessels had no emotion or thought, that they weren't supposed to be children, the truth is that he got attached, as his parental instincts told him to do. with this realization, came intense guilt about all of the vessels, something which would haunt him from that point on, made even worse with the cryptic signs he saw in his dreams warning him of hallownest's downfall (this is how his foresight ability works in my au)

but he had to proceed with the plan, he had no other choice, and that prompted the bargain with herrah and the birth of hornet. he immediately got attached, all his instincts which he had to repress with hollow have finally found an outlet. hornet became the light of his life, and they grew extremely close, especially after herrah went to sleep, as pk made sure to be here for her at all times, taking the role of both her father and mother (and going as far as killing and decapitating xero in a blind feral rage when he threatened her). unfortunately, all the guilt about the vessels led to him and the white lady separating down the line, as even just looking at each other caused both of them immense pain. so after that, and after hollow was sealed in the temple of the black egg, it was just him and hornet, which made their bond even stronger as they were the only family each of them had left

but as we know, the plan failed, and the infection returned. this caused pk to completely break down, all his fears and guilt piling up, making him unable to do anything. he wouldn't leave his palace room, he wouldn't do his duties as the king, he was as good as dead. hornet was away at the hive at the time, training with queen vespa and her knights, so she wasn't there when pk's breakdown lead to his disappearance, although she noticed there was something bothering him long before that, he just never talked about it with her. she was shocked to learn that he was gone, and after a period of blaming herself for not being there for him, she grew bitter and angry about the fact that he left her all alone with no word

the reason for his disappearance was hibernation. this is a process that is extremely rare among wyrms, as it's caused by intense distress and fracturing of the mind, and for such a violent species, death often comes way before that point. it's essentially a rebirth, a complete reset of their mind and memories that allows them to continue. in the case of pk, this process was interrupted by ghost, which caused him to lose all of his powers. no powers meant that he wasn't able to sustain himself with soul, and had to find actual food, so he left the white palace behind in the dream realm (while he was able to exit it, he had no means of entering it again) and spent the next few weeks running around hallownest and surviving off of tiktiks and other non-sapient bugs. he wanted to be forgotten, so he avoided any interaction with bugs who still lived there (as a side note, i quite like the idea of him defacing statues of himself, in an effort to make them unrecognizable and to show that he never deserved them in the first place. so you'd find old statues of the pale king with their faces scratched away or horns broken off, and any king's idols you'd encounter would be shattered into pieces)

hornet was not aware that her father was back until she heard zote's panicked warning about a "white monster with a crown who killed and ate bugs" after he ran into pk in greenpath. she had to go and check herself, as she had a feeling the description matched someone she had known before, and she was correct. after stumbling upon pk in greenpath, and following a brief angry exchange, she decided to take him with her to dirtmouth, where he met hollow. seeing hollow forgive their father made hornet realize that she also wants to give him a second chance, as despite her anger, she did miss him a lot

this is also where grimm comes into play, as he and his troupe remained in dirtmouth after the ritual was interrupted by ghost's disappearance in godhome. grimm and pk met years ago, not long after the kingdom was first created, and over time became close friends, which evolved into something more, though neither of them admitted it at the time. their reunion in dirtmouth caused all of those feelings to spark up again, leading to them starting a relationship

all of the sins of the past still greatly affect pk. his fear of failure makes him terrified of making even the smallest mistakes, he's prone to panicking and apologizing for even the most insignificant matters, and he's frequently haunted by nightmares of the vessels, his failure to save the kingdom and all the pain he caused his family. then there's the more feral side of him, something which he tried to repress while he was a king, and now embraces as part of his new life (he is cringe but he is free...). moreover, he's ashamed of his mistakes, and refuses to let anyone call him "the pale king", choosing to go by the name "wyrm" instead. he's grateful for the second chance he was given, he wants to do better and be a good father, especially to hollow, but he's still emotionally broken. hornet's anger with him sours their relationship and makes it much more difficult for them to get as close as they used to, but i definitely see it improving over time, as they still love each other dearly, there's just a lot of emotional baggage both of them have to deal with first

i think that's basically it for the backbone of the au, it all leads to the point i'm at now: exploring the character dynamics, thinking of where they're going to go next, introducing more side characters (i still want to include quirrel, just thinking about his potential design and how he's going to fit in), making up silly non-canon scenarios, and so on. i want to eventually make a doc file, or something of that sort, detailing each character and the au in general. i picture it as kind of like fandom wiki articles, with personality descriptions, backstories and relationships included, just to keep it all neatly organized (and maybe suitable to share in public haha)

i apologize if this is all hard to get through, i tend to ramble quite a lot and, again, i'm not good at writing, so this is closer to an incoherent mess than an actual story overview, but i hope it's somewhat enjoyable to read. do feel free to ask any questions if you want to learn more! i always enjoy responding to them, plus it helps painting a clearer, more consistent picture of the au in my head :)

[tesworldthink]

Magna Ge \ Магне-Ге

"Magnus is the sun, the largest hole in Oblivion, and the gateway to magic. Magnus was present at the creation of the mortal plane, and, in fact, was its architect (Lorkhan was its advocate and inspiration). Prehistoric (before ME2500, startyear) Nirn was a magical place, and highly unstable to the first mortals. Magnus then left, some say in disgust, and Oblivion filled in the void with the Void. His escape was not easy, and tatters of Magnus remain in the firmament as stars." ― Cosmology

The Magna Ge, also known as Magne-Ge, Children of Magnus, or Star Orphans, are a group of Et'Ada who followed Magnus into Aetherius when he fled Mundus during the Dawn Era. Whereas Magnus tore a hole through Oblivion into Aetherius which later became the sun, the Magne Ge tore smaller holes which became the stars. The Magna Ge are now synonymous with the stars which they had created. Some say what is left of Magnus on the world is felt and controlled by mortals as magic.

According to Mankar Camoran, they are attributed to secretly creating Mehrunes Dagon in the bowels of Lyg.

The existence of Magna-Ge under the names Mnemo-Li (Mnemoli, "Blue Star"), Merid-Nunda and Xero-Lyg, who escaped from Magnus, is known reliably.

Merid-Nunda became what is now called Meridia. It is known that she was associated with Magnus, the god of light, more than any other.

«Meridia was in some times associated with the Sun Magnus. The best known source of this association is the treatise Merid-nunda, openly depicting Meridia as the willful solar daughter, banished from heaven for her relationship with unauthorised spectra» ― The imperial censure of the Daedric Lords

Mnemoli only appears in the skies above Nirn during a period of no-time. There is some special mnemonic magic associated with it.

«...Special mention should be made of the Blue Star, called "Mnemoli" by the Alesstics, which passes through this part of Aurbis every untimely time. The Psijiks regard it with great reverence, and many of their brethren make pilgrimages to Velot as it approaches, for when it passes, flames engulf the mountain there. The mountain is regarded as one of the last safe havens of the Dwemers before they disappear from this world...» ― Vivek, The Book of Hours.

It is possible that the Star of Azura (the Twilight Star, which briefly appears in the sky under the constellation of the Horse when the sun hangs low above the horizon) is connected with Mnemoli, for Azura is the patroness of the Psijic Order and the Forerunner of the Sotha Sil, one of the best known of them.

«...According to the texts, Mnemoli is the willful child of ANU, one of a pantheon of forgotten deities known as the Star Orphans... a family of gods and goddesses who no doubt felt abandoned when the Sun retreated from the Creation World. Like many of her brothers and sisters, Mnemoli was both baffled and fascinated by Aurbis, and explored his five quarters as thoroughly as she could (...)» ― Vivek, The Book of Hours

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"Магнус - это солнце, самая большая дыра в Забвении и врата в магию. Магнус присутствовал при создании плана смертных и, фактически, был его архитектором (Лорхан был его защитником и вдохновителем). Доисторический (до ME2500, звездный год) Нирн был магическим местом и очень нестабильным для первых смертных. Затем Магнус ушел, некоторые говорят, с отвращением, и Обливион заполнил пустоту Пустотой. Его побег был нелегким, и обрывки Магнуса остались на небосводе в виде звезд". ― Космология

Магне-Ге, также Магна Ге — что в переводе означает «Дети Магнуса» (следует понимать как «последователи Магнуса») и «Звёздные Сироты». Это группа эт'Ада, которые были «рождены» из чистой крови Ану. Магне-Ге, в отличие от аэдра, не стали жертвовать своим бессмертием ради Нирна, и, вслед за Магнусом, покинули его вскоре после создания. Уходя в Этериус, они прорвали завесу Обливиона, тем самым создавая звёзды (дыры в завесе, через которые свет Этериуса и магия созвездий попадают на план смертных, влияя на жизнь всех живущих в Нирне).

Достоверно известно о существовании Магне-Ге под именами Мнемо-Ли (Мнемоли, «Синяя Звезда»), Мерид-Нунда и Ксеро-Лиг, сбежавших от Магнуса.

Мерид-Нунда стала той, кого ныне зовут Меридия. Известно, что она больше других была связана с Магнусом, богом света.

Меридия в некоторые времена ассоциировалась с Солнцем Магнусом. Наиболее известным источником такой связи является трактат „Мерид-нунда“, открыто изображающий Меридию в роли своенравной солнечной дочери, изгнанной с небес за отношения с недозволенными спектрами — Имперский ценз Даэдрических Лордов

Мнемоли появляется в небе над Нирном лишь в период безвременья. С ней связана некая особая мнемолическая магия.

…Особого упоминания заслуживает Синяя Звезда, которую Алесстики называют „Мнемоли“, что проходит через эту часть Аурбиса каждое безвременье. Псиджики относятся к ней с большим благоговением, а многие из их братии проделывают паломничество в Велот при её приближении, потому что когда она пролетает, тамошнюю гору охватывает пламя. Эта гора считается одним из последних прибежищ двемеров перед их исчезновением из этого мира… — Вивек, «Книга Часов»

Возможно, Звезда Азуры (Сумеречная Звезда, на короткое время появляющаяся на небе под созвездием Коня, когда солнце висит низко над горизонтом) связана с Мнемоли, ибо Азура — покровительница псиджиков и Предтеча Соты Сила, одного из известнейших среди них.

…согласно текстам, Мнемоли — своенравное дитя АНУ, одна из пантеона забытых божеств, известных как „Звёздные Сироты“… семейства богов и богинь, что, несомненно, почувствовали себя покинутыми, когда Солнце Отступило от Миро-Создания. Как и многие её братья и сёстры, Мнемоли была одновременно сбита с толку и восхищена Аурбисом, и исследовала пять его четвертей так тщательно, как только могла(…) — Вивек, «Книга Часов»

[starheirxero]

YESSSSSSSS PLEASE OH MY GHOD . sorry i immediately had to doodle something for that HAIAHAKAHKDD

@starheirxero

Malware x Ruin is rotting in my head

Just because of the joke I made in one of your posts

Oh no-

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[devoqdesign]

How to Create Data-Driven Dashboards for Better Decision Making

In today’s fast-paced business world, data is the key to making informed decisions. Data-driven dashboards allow organizations to visualize and interpret complex datasets, turning raw numbers into actionable insights. By creating dashboards that highlight key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and patterns, businesses can improve decision-making processes and achieve their goals more efficiently.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to create effective data-driven dashboards and share best practices to ensure they deliver value to your organization.

What is a Data-Driven Dashboard?

A data-driven dashboard is a visual representation of key metrics and data points that provide users with an at-a-glance overview of performance. These dashboards pull data from various sources and present it in charts, graphs, and tables to make complex information easier to understand.

Dashboards help:

Monitor performance in real-time.

Identify trends and patterns.

Make data-driven decisions.

Communicate insights to stakeholders.

A well-designed dashboard is more than just a collection of charts — it’s a tool that helps users make better decisions by providing relevant, actionable insights.

Define Your Goals and Audience

Before you start building a dashboard, it’s essential to define your goals and understand who will be using the dashboard. Ask yourself:

What decisions will the dashboard support?

Who will be using the dashboard?

What data is most relevant to those users

For example, a marketing team may need a dashboard that tracks campaign performance, while a finance team may focus on revenue and expenses. Understanding the end-users’ needs will help you design a dashboard that delivers the right information in the right format.

Choose the Right Metrics

Selecting the right metrics is crucial for creating a meaningful dashboard. Avoid overwhelming users with too much data. Instead, focus on KPIs that align with your business goals.

Here are some tips for selecting metrics:

Relevance: Choose metrics that directly impact your goals.

Clarity: Ensure metrics are easy to understand.

Actionability: Focus on metrics that can drive decisions and actions.

For example, a sales dashboard might include:

Total sales revenue

Conversion rates

Average deal size

Sales pipeline status

On the other hand, a customer service dashboard might track:

Customer satisfaction scores

Average response time

Number of open tickets

First-contact resolution rate

Gather and Connect Data Sources

To create a data-driven dashboard, you need to connect your dashboard tool to relevant data sources. Common data sources include:

CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)

Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)

Financial tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero)

Spreadsheets and databases

Many dashboard tools offer built-in integrations with popular data sources, making it easy to pull in real-time data. Ensure that your data sources are accurate, reliable, and up-to-date to maintain the integrity of your dashboard.

Choose the Right Dashboard Tool

There are various tools available for creating dashboards, ranging from simple spreadsheet-based tools to advanced business intelligence (BI) platforms. Some popular options include:

Tableau: A powerful BI tool for creating interactive dashboards.

Power BI: Microsoft’s BI tool that integrates with Excel and other Microsoft products.

Google Data Studio: A free tool for creating customizable dashboards using Google data sources.

Looker: A cloud-based platform for building data-driven dashboards.

Excel/Google Sheets: Suitable for basic dashboard creation.

Choose a tool that aligns with your budget, technical skills, and data needs. If your team is already familiar with a specific tool, it’s often easier to stick with what they know.

Design Your Dashboard Layout

The layout of your dashboard is critical for ensuring users can quickly find and interpret information. Here are some best practices for dashboard design:

1. Keep it Simple

Avoid clutter and focus on the most important metrics. Use white space to create a clean, organized look.

2. Use Visual Hierarchy

Place the most important information at the top of the dashboard where users are likely to look first. Use larger fonts and more prominent colors for key metrics.

3. Choose the Right Visualizations

Different types of data require different visualizations. Here are some common chart types and their best use cases:

Bar Chart: Compare values across categories.

Line Chart: Show trends over time.

Pie Chart: Show proportions or percentages.

Table: Display detailed data in a structured format.

Gauge Chart: Show progress toward a goal.

4. Use Consistent Colors and Fonts

Maintain consistency in colors, fonts, and styles to create a cohesive look. Use color strategically to highlight important data points.

Add Interactivity

Interactive dashboards allow users to filter and drill down into the data to find specific insights. Adding interactivity can make your dashboard more engaging and useful.

Some common interactive features include:

Filters: Allow users to view data for specific time periods, regions, or categories.

Drill-Downs: Enable users to click on a metric to see more detailed data.

Hover Effects: Show additional information when users hover over a data point.

Interactive features can improve user experience and help users find the insights they need faster.

Test and Refine Your Dashboard

Once your dashboard is built, test it thoroughly to ensure it functions as expected. Gather feedback from users and make necessary adjustments.

Here are some questions to ask during testing:

Is the dashboard easy to navigate?

Are the metrics accurate and up-to-date?

Does the dashboard provide actionable insights?

Are there any unnecessary elements that can be removed?

Iterate on your design based on feedback to create a dashboard that meets users’ needs and expectations.

Best Practices for Data-Driven Dashboards

Follow these best practices to ensure your dashboard delivers maximum value:

1. Update Data Regularly

Ensure your dashboard is connected to real-time or regularly updated data sources. Stale data can lead to poor decision-making.

2. Focus on Actionable Insights

Your dashboard should highlight insights that can drive actions. Avoid including metrics that don’t contribute to decision-making.

3. Ensure Accessibility

Make sure your dashboard is accessible to all relevant stakeholders. Provide training or documentation if necessary to help users interpret the data.

4. Use Alerts and Notifications

Set up alerts to notify users when certain thresholds are met or when anomalies are detected. This helps users stay informed without constantly monitoring the dashboard.

Conclusion

Data-driven dashboards are powerful tools that can help businesses make better decisions by providing real-time, actionable insights. By following the steps outlined in this guide — defining goals, choosing the right metrics, connecting data sources, designing an effective layout, and adding interactivity — you can create dashboards that empower your organization to make data-driven decisions.Remember, a great dashboard is not just about presenting data — it’s about providing insights that drive action. Keep your dashboards simple, focused, and user-friendly to maximize their impact.

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Financial Bookkeeping

Financial bookkeeping involves systematically recording, organizing, and maintaining a company's financial transactions. It ensures that all financial data is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with accounting standards and regulations. Bookkeeping serves as the foundation for preparing financial statements, filing taxes, and making informed business decisions.

Key Aspects of Financial Bookkeeping:

Recording Transactions: Documenting all financial transactions, such as sales, purchases, receipts, and payments, in the company's books or accounting software.

Categorizing Transactions: Assigning transactions to appropriate accounts, such as revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, or equity, for accurate reporting.

Reconciling Accounts: Comparing internal records with external statements (e.g., bank statements) to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.

Maintaining Ledgers: Updating general and subsidiary ledgers that summarize all financial activities.

Preparing Financial Statements: Assisting in the creation of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Compliance: Ensuring adherence to tax laws, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards.

Tracking Accounts Payable and Receivable: Monitoring outstanding invoices and payments to manage cash flow effectively.

Payroll Processing: Recording payroll transactions, including salaries, wages, taxes, and benefits.

Audit Support: Providing accurate records and documentation for internal or external audits.

Using Bookkeeping Tools: Leveraging software like QuickBooks, Xero, or Wave for efficient bookkeeping.

Benefits of Financial Bookkeeping:

Clear understanding of financial health.

Improved budgeting and forecasting.

Better compliance with tax laws.

Informed decision-making for business growth.

Reduced financial errors and risks.

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"Oli it is, then." Xerophan clasps his free hand over Olivine's, then, but this time the glove over his hand seems to be pushing back a chilling cold. He smiles, kindly, then drops both of his hands from Olivine's.

He seems a bit taken aback at first, his head tipping to the side as Olivine explains the act of self-preservation.

"That's... unusual. There are few religions who focus more on preserving the self, than offering everything up to their god." He hums quietly under his breath, reaching up to tug gently at the scarf around his neck.

"Your god must be kind, then, yes?" Xerophan tries, momentarily, to peel his eyes away from that dazzling smile. It proves itself an impossible task, however, and he finds himself staring at that kind, gentle face.

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The temperature shift is certainly interesting...but with Xerophan's kindness so far, Olivine sees no reason to worry. Plus, he actually seems...interested in what Olivine is saying! It wasn't as if the priest wasn't used to people listening to him, quite the opposite, but they always seem...distracted, by something. Hmm.

"Indeed! Of course, there are common practices among other religions that we share, such as frugality and kindness amongst neighbors, but the God of Klein takes pride in His creations, and wants them to treat themselves with that same love and pride!"

The priest looks up to Xerophan with a warm, wide smile, finding it rather easy to maintain eye contact as they spoke. It helped a lot that Xero's eyes seemed to actually be focused on Olivine's face, rather than hanging down like most who spoke with him. Oli never really understood why others seemed to stare down, or straight forward, whenever they conversed...

"He is quite kind, yes! Generous, giving us such a lovely place to call home, and incredibly forgiving of any and all sins." Olivine...has a strange look in his eyes for a brief moment, before it's replaced with the same warm, welcoming smile. "I don't know what I'd do without such a kind God."

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Top Tools for Effortless Automated Invoice Processing in 2024

Automated invoice processing has become an essential part of modern business operations, saving time, reducing errors, and enhancing efficiency. In 2024, businesses across industries are embracing automation to streamline their invoicing process, ensuring faster payments, and better cash flow management. Below are some of the top tools that are transforming invoice processing in 2024, helping organizations automate and optimize their financial workflows.

1. QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Online remains one of the most widely used accounting tools in 2024. It offers seamless invoice processing automation by integrating directly with bank accounts and payment gateways. QuickBooks can automatically generate invoices based on customer records, track payments, and send reminders for overdue invoices. With built-in reporting and analytics, businesses can keep a close eye on their cash flow and financial health.

Key Features:

Automated invoice creation

Payment tracking and reminders

Customizable templates

Real-time financial reporting

2. Xero

Xero is another leading accounting software known for its robust automation capabilities, including for invoice processing. With Xero, users can automatically generate invoices, track billable hours, and send reminders to clients when invoices are due. The platform also offers real-time synchronization between invoices and bank feeds, making it easier to reconcile payments and monitor the status of accounts.

Key Features:

Automated invoicing and payment reminders

Integration with over 800 third-party apps

Real-time bank reconciliation

Multi-currency support for international invoices

3. Zoho Invoice

Zoho Invoice is an excellent choice for small to medium-sized businesses looking for an intuitive invoicing platform. It allows for the automation of the entire invoice process, from creation to follow-ups. Zoho integrates seamlessly with other Zoho apps as well as popular third-party tools like PayPal and Stripe, ensuring a smooth flow of payment information.

Key Features:

Recurring invoice generation

Customizable invoice templates

Automatic payment reminders

Multi-currency and multi-language support

4. Tipalti

Tipalti is an advanced accounts payable automation tool that simplifies invoice processing, especially for businesses handling a high volume of transactions. It automates not just the invoicing process, but also the approval workflows, tax compliance, and global payment processing. With Tipalti, businesses can reduce the risks associated with manual invoice processing, such as errors, fraud, and delayed payments.

Key Features:

Global payment processing

Invoice and expense automation

Compliance and tax automation

Integration with ERP and financial software

5. MineralTree

MineralTree is a comprehensive invoice-to-pay solution that automates every step of the invoicing process, from invoice capture to payment. Its intelligent automation reduces manual intervention, improves accuracy, and speeds up the approval workflow. The platform supports a wide range of payment methods, including ACH, wire transfers, and checks, making it a versatile tool for businesses of all sizes.

Key Features:

Invoice capture via OCR and email

Automated approval workflows

Vendor management and payment reconciliation

Integration with accounting software like QuickBooks and NetSuite

6. SAP Concur

SAP Concur is a global leader in travel, expense, and invoice management. It provides businesses with automated invoice processing tools that integrate directly with their accounting systems, ensuring that invoices are accurately matched with purchase orders and contracts. SAP Concur offers intelligent capture features, such as optical character recognition (OCR), to extract data from invoices and streamline approval workflows.

Key Features:

OCR technology for automated data entry

Seamless integration with ERP systems

Customizable approval workflows

Expense tracking and compliance management

7. Bill.com

Bill.com is a cloud-based platform that automates invoice processing and bill payments. Its intuitive interface makes it easy for businesses to automate the entire accounts payable process, including invoice approval, payment scheduling, and vendor communication. Bill.com integrates with popular accounting software like QuickBooks, Xero, and NetSuite, providing businesses with a fully integrated financial management solution.

Key Features:

Automated invoice approval workflows

Integrated payment scheduling

Secure cloud storage for invoices

Vendor management and communication tools

8. Sage Intacct

Sage Intacct is a robust cloud-based financial management system with powerful automation capabilities, including automated invoice processing. Sage Intacct's real-time financial insights, multi-entity management, and scalability make it an ideal choice for mid-sized businesses. The system automates invoice creation, approval routing, and payment processing, allowing businesses to improve efficiency and reduce errors in their invoicing workflows.

Key Features:

Multi-entity and multi-currency support

Automated invoicing and approval routing

Real-time financial reporting

Integration with third-party apps and ERP systems

Conclusion

In 2024, the benefits of automated invoice processing tools are undeniable. They reduce the risk of errors, increase efficiency, and help businesses maintain better control over cash flow. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, tools like QuickBooks Online, Xero, Tipalti, and others offer a wide range of features that can help automate your invoicing processes and streamline your financial operations. By adopting these tools, businesses can improve their invoicing accuracy, speed up payments, and focus on growth rather than administrative tasks.

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