Market Opportunity
Mid-size companies have outgrown spreadsheets but can't afford a full BI team. They need someone to set up Looker, Tableau, or Power BI, connect their data sources, build dashboards, and train their team. AI now accelerates the entire process — from writing SQL to designing dashboard layouts.
The Idea
Offer BI (Business Intelligence) setup as a service. Connect clients' data sources (database, CRM, accounting software, ad platforms), build data pipelines, create dashboards, and train their team on self-service analytics. Use AI to generate SQL queries, suggest dashboard layouts, and write documentation. Charge per project ($5k–25k) or ongoing BI maintenance ($1k–5k/mo).
Key to Success
- Pick ONE BI tool (recommend: Looker Studio for small clients, Tableau for mid-market) and become an expert
- Create a 'BI Maturity Assessment' — evaluate clients' current analytics, show them what's possible, close the gap
- Offer 'dashboard as a service' — monthly updated dashboards with AI-generated insight summaries
AI Tools to Leverage: Looker Studio, Tableau, Power BI, ChatGPT, Fivetran