Learn Power BI from scratch with this complete beginner’s guide. Discover Power Query, DAX, dashboards, data modelling, publishing and practical business reporting examples.
Cash flow is one of the most important financial metrics for any business. In this guide, you’ll learn how to build a professional cash flow dashboard in Power BI using Xero data, including KPI cards, running balances, cash forecasting, and executive dashboards. We’ll also show how Connectorly for Xero & Power BI can help automate your reporting.
HubSpot includes useful CRM reporting, but Power BI gives businesses more flexibility for executive dashboards, historical analysis, advanced calculations, and combining HubSpot with finance and operational data.
Discover five practical Power BI conditional formatting examples that improve reporting clarity and help users identify revenue trends, overdue invoices, budget variances, stock shortages, and sales performance faster.
Discover 10 Power BI keyboard shortcuts that can save hours when building reports and dashboards. Perfect for beginners looking to work more efficiently in Power BI Desktop.
Tracking categories are one of the most useful reporting features in Xero, but many businesses never use them properly. Learn how to create tracking categories, improve department and location reporting, avoid common mistakes, and extend your Xero reporting with Power BI and Connectorly.
Want better Xero reporting? Learn how to build interactive dashboards in Power BI using Connectorly templates, structured data models, and automated refreshes.
Managing multiple Xero organisations? Learn how to consolidate reporting in Power BI using Connectorly, with practical guidance on account mapping and tracking categories.
Excel is useful, but manual spreadsheet reporting creates hidden risks. Learn why automated Power BI reporting scales better for finance and operations teams.
Should you connect Power BI directly to Xero or use Connectorly? This guide explains the differences, challenges, and best approach for reliable reporting.
Is HubSpot reporting enough, or do you need Power BI? This guide explains when to scale your reporting with Connectorly and how to combine HubSpot, Xero, and more.
Struggling to consolidate multiple Xero organisations in Power BI? Compare Connectorly vs CData and find the best approach for structured financial reporting.
Struggling with incorrect transactions in Xero? Learn how to use Find & Recode with real examples to clean your data and improve reporting accuracy.
Looking at Connectorly vs Xero Analytics powered by Syft? Learn how Xero’s built-in reporting compares with Power BI analytics for advanced financial dashboards.
Choosing between Connectorly and Zapier to connect Xero to Power BI? Learn the key differences between automation tools and reporting connectors, and which one is better for financial dashboards.
Looking for an easy way to connect Xero or HubSpot to Excel? This step-by-step guide shows accountants, CFOs, and sales managers how to use a PostgreSQL ODBC connection to pull live data into Excel—without manual CSV exports.
Is exporting from Xero to Excel still the best way to build financial reports? In this comparison, we break down manual Excel exports vs Connectorly for Power BI, covering consolidation, reporting currency, automation, and scalability — so you can choose the right approach for your finance team.
Learn how to split and merge fields in Power BI using a real Xero tracking category example. This practical guide shows how to align combined fields like “Region – North” with Excel datasets where values are stored separately, so you can build accurate relationships and consolidated reports. Ideal for accountants and sales managers working with Xero, HubSpot, and Power BI.
Explore the key prebuilt DAX measures included in Connectorly’s free Power BI templates for Xero. This guide explains the calculation logic and business purpose behind essential financial, revenue, customer, and performance KPIs, helping you get more value from your data out of the box.
Learn how to create running totals and highlight top customers in Power BI using DAX. This step-by-step guide shows practical examples for finance and sales reporting, helping you turn raw data into clear, actionable insights.
Power BI Apps offer a clean, consistent way to share reports across your organisation without exposing draft content or risking accidental changes. If you manage dashboards for finance, sales, or operations—especially using Xero or HubSpot data—Apps help ensure stakeholders always see accurate, curated insights. This guide explains why Apps matter and how to set them up properly.
Learn how to expand JSON fields in Power BI Desktop using HubSpot data. A practical guide with Connectorly for HubSpot & Power BI.
Connecting Power BI to SharePoint files can sometimes trigger the dreaded “Use SSL (HTTPS)” OAuth 2.0 error — but the fix is simpler than you think. In this guide, Connectorly explains how to securely link your SharePoint files to Power BI, avoid common authentication issues, and ensure your reports refresh smoothly. Ideal for Power BI developers, accountants, and business leaders who want reliable, secure data connections without the headaches.
Easily consolidate data from multiple Xero organisations in Power BI with Connectorly. Group entities, align charts of accounts with Connectorly Views, and create accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports. Save time, reduce errors, and combine Xero data with CRM or project tools for deeper insights.
