Financial Analysis
Landscape
Actions
Data Summary Techniques
Strengthening Risk Management with Data
Analyzing Competitive Landscapes
Analyzing Data Reporting
The Benefits of Automated Reporting
Utilizing Insights for Strategy 
It answers the question of "what happened?" and provides a foundation for further
analysis, such as prescriptive analytics and predictive analytics
...Case Study 3:
Financial Services A financial institution employed descriptive analytics to monitor transaction patterns and detect potential fraud
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Landscape 
The term landscape in the context of business analytics and data
analysis refers to the comprehensive view of various factors that influence a business's performance and decision-making processes
...Sales records, customer databases,
financial reports External Data Data obtained from outside the organization
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Actions 
These actions can be strategic or operational and are often analyzed through various frameworks in business analytics and data
analysis ...Resource Constraints: Limited
financial or human resources can hinder action implementation
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Data Summary Techniques 
Grouping Data by Categories Summary Statistics Summary statistics provide a condensed view of data sets, allowing for quick
analysis ...Financial Analysis: Summarizing financial performance indicators
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Strengthening Risk Management with Data 
Scenario
Analysis Enables businesses to evaluate the outcomes of various risk management strategies
...should consider the following steps: Data Collection: Gather relevant data from internal and external sources, including
financial records, market trends, and operational metrics
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Analyzing Competitive Landscapes 
This
analysis helps organizations understand their position relative to competitors and identify opportunities for growth and improvement
...Resource Allocation: Analyzing competitors may require significant time and
financial resources
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Analyzing Data Reporting 
Overview of Data Reporting Data reporting refers to the act of organizing data into a structured format to facilitate
analysis and interpretation
...Financial Reports: These focus on financial data, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
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The Benefits of Automated Reporting 
Type of Report Description Common Use Cases
Financial Reports Reports that provide insights into the financial performance of a business
...Sales forecasts, sales pipeline
analysis Marketing Reports Reports that measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
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Data Mining Methods for Decision Making 
most commonly used methods: Classification Regression Clustering Association Rule Learning Time Series
Analysis Anomaly Detection 1
...Common applications include sales forecasting and
financial modeling
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Validation 
In the context of business analytics and data
analysis, validation refers to the process of ensuring that data, models, and analytical methods are accurate, reliable, and applicable to the specific business context
...Risk Mitigation: Reduces the risk of errors that could lead to
financial loss or reputational damage
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Selbstständig mit einem Selbstläufer 
Der Weg in die Selbständigkeit beginnt mit einer Geschäftsidee und nicht mit der Gründung eines Unternehmens. Ein gute Geschäftsidee mit innovationen und weiteren positiven Eigenschaften wird zum "Geschäftidee Selbstläufer" ...