Articles & Opinions
Power Query – Get Started!
As a user that builds Power BI reports, did you know the different technologies that come into play when you interact with the tool? This is one of the first questions I ask to new […]
Articles by Seth Bauer
Data Sources
Power BI datasets: A Method to the Madness
As report authors we sometimes get caught up in how easy it is to create a report and provide value to the business. Each report is an opportunity to make a big contribution to the […]
Sharing & Administration
Updating PBIX Files in SharePoint: Do’s & Don’ts
I recently encountered a really frustrating experience related to a set of reports seeming to not update after some data source changes. I’d done this change before, and had another co-worker take on the task […]
Sharing & Administration
Power BI Refresh Overview
There are different ways you can connect to a multitude of different data sources. I’ve written about the different connection types before and you can find those articles here if you are unfamiliar with what […]
PowerBI.Tips Tools
New Layout – One
This layout continues to deliver fantastic visual guides to make your reports look top notch. This layout utilizes buttons for navigation without locking in the position in the layout background. We also really like how […]
Report Visualization Tips
The Dynamic Time Matrix
Time and time again when I begin talking with Excel users and ask to see what current reports they are using, they usually show me a table with a mixed bag of columns split by […]
News & Events
2019 Microsoft Business Application Summit Retrospective
This year the Microsoft Business Application Summit (MBAS) was held in Atlanta Georgia. Despite some travel snafu’s (3 rebooking’s and 9 delays), we made it into Atlanta late the night before the preconference sessions. Which […]
PowerBI.Tips Tools
New Layout – Square One
“Square One” utilizes the color theme as a background component that adds a pop of accent color only. This gives you the end user the maximum flexibility to incorporate color themes that match your needs […]
PowerBI.Tips Tools
New Layout – Smooth Operator
Hey everyone! We’re excited to release our latest layout “Smooth Operator”. Click here to download. We’ve gotten some great feedback from our users and the previous layouts were a bit heavy handed as we tried […]
Report Visualization Tips
Respect Layers
If you are like me and you like making your reports look extra good with different visual elements you’ve probably come across the issue before where you use shapes or images layered behind a visual. […]