Everything you should know about business KPI

In business, you must have heard about KPIs.

Everybody tells you to measure your business success through KPIs.

But nobody tells you:

What are KPIs?

Why are they non-negotiable?

Which KPIs you should measure.

Well, I got the answer for you.

For all these burning questions.

So, let’s begin.

? What are KPIs?

-KPI stands for Key Performance Indicators.

-These are metrics carefully chosen to reflect the?

-critical aspects of your company's performance.

? Why are KPIs non-negotiable in business?

1?? Precision in Decision-Making:

→ Distill complex data into actionable insights.

→ Enable informed and timely decisions.

2?? Strategic Alignment:

→ Align team efforts with business objectives.

→ Foster a unified path toward success.

3?? Early Warning Systems:

→ Act as a business radar.

→ Proactively identify and solve issues.

4?? Focus on What Matters:

→ Keep focus sharp on metrics impacting goals.

→ Navigate the sea of data with clarity.

5?? Quantifiable Growth:

→ Make growth measurable, trackable, and achievable.

Sounds interesting?

? Below are 10 Important KPIs Every Business Should Monitor:

?? Revenue Growth Rate:

→ Indicate the effectiveness of sales and marketing strategies.

?? Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC):

→ Measure the cost to gain a customer.

→ Ensure profitability aligns with acquisition efforts.

?? Customer Lifetime Value (CLV):

→ Measure total revenue from a customer.

→ Evaluate the long-term value of each customer.

?? Gross Margin:

→ Reflect the profitability of the business.

→ Calculate the % difference between revenue and COGS.

?? Return on Investment (ROI):

→ Calculate the return on various investments.

→ Ensure resources are allocated wisely.

?? Inventory Turnover:

→ Reveal efficiency in managing inventory.

→ Critical for businesses dealing with physical products.

?? Employee Productivity Rate:

→ Track team efficiency.

→ Optimize workflows and foster a high-performance culture.

?? Website Traffic to Lead Ratio:

→ Showcase the effectiveness of online presence and marketing efforts.

?? Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT):

→ Measure satisfaction level of clientele.

→ Happy customers lead to loyalty.

?? Cash Flow Forecast Accuracy:

→ Ensure financial health.

→ Meet short-term obligations and plan for the future.

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