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Excel Analysis Services for Business

Excel is probably the most commonly used spreadsheet for PCs. Newly purchased computers often arrive with Excel already loaded. It is easily used to do a variety of calculations and includes a collection of statistical functions and a Data Analysis ToolPak. 

OBI Services offers expert Excel analysis services that help businesses unlock insights through advanced spreadsheet functions, formulas, and Excel functions like pivot tables, charts, and statistical tools.

As a result, if you suddenly find you need to do some statistical analysis, you may turn to it as the obvious choice. We decided to do some testing to see how well Excel would serve as a Data Analysis application.

To present the results, we will use a small example. The data for this example is fictitious. It was chosen to have two categorical and two continuous variables so that we could test a variety of basic statistical techniques.

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1. Results of Excel Analysis

The fastest way to get means and standard deviations for a full group is by using Descriptives in the Data Analysis ToolPak. You can choose several adjacent columns for the input range (such as X and Y columns), and Excel analyzes each column separately. Labels in the first row name the output, and empty cells are ignored. If your data includes non-adjacent columns, you’ll need to repeat the process for each group. The procedure is efficient, handles many columns, and processes empty cells properly.

Excel analysis services let you select as many variables as needed for descriptive statistics. Whether grouped or independent, you can produce summaries for all or split results by a specific category, such as treatment. Choose your desired metrics once, and Excel applies them to each selected variable, making statistical analysis with Excel both accessible and reliable.

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2. Handling Multiple Excel Analyses Efficiently

If you're performing a variety of statistical procedures on your Excel data, you’ll likely find yourself repeatedly sorting, rearranging, copying, and pasting. These extra steps can be time-consuming and error-prone.

Each statistical test may require data to be arranged in a unique format, often conflicting with the setup needed for other analyses. In our small test, we had to adjust row orders for the t-test and manually copy cell labels to ensure accurate output.

We also had to clear specific cell contents to match paired test requirements without affecting data used by other tests. And this was just for five procedures. As the number of tasks increases, so does the complexity.

There’s no universal arrangement in Excel that supports running all types of analyses at once without duplication. The need to constantly reformat your data significantly raises the risk of errors and impacts productivity.

3. Excel Output Formatting and Common Challenges

When performing Excel analysis, the output from each task can either go to a new worksheet (default setting) or be placed in a specific cell within the existing sheet. While flexible, both options present formatting challenges.

Using new sheets for each result can clutter your file with multiple small outputs. On the other hand, placing outputs in the current sheet requires strategic placement to leave space for comments and labels. Improper formatting may impact readability or disrupt other data.

For example, the Descriptive Statistics tool outputs columns labeled with terms like Standard Deviation or Standard Error. These require wider columns to display clearly. If a Frequency output follows beneath it, even small values may appear in columns that are too wide, affecting the overall layout.

Managing output placement and formatting is essential in ensuring accurate, readable Excel analysis especially when dealing with multiple statistical functions.

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What You’ll Get :

Excel Analysis Services Hourly Setup

Collect, organize, and manage your business data efficiently starting at:

$ 3.95 /hour

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OBI Services team has assisted several businesses worldwide. As a distinguished data entry service provider, we ensure reliable and accurate data entry services.

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With a combined 20 years of experience in this field, we assure you that our team will only give nothing but the best in all our services.

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Data are carefully evaluated based on your requirements, and undergoes a control check before sending.

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Final output is delivered within the specified timeline.

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OBI Services is flexible in what you need. You tell us your requested task and we will work on ways that can accommodate them. You can change tasks and services anytime and we ensure to cater them all.

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Excel Analysis for Businesses

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Excel Analysis Frequently Asked Questions

Excel analysis involves using Microsoft Excel to organize, calculate, and visualize data for better decision-making. With expert formulas, pivot tables, charts, and automation, Excel can help:

Streamline reporting,
Analyze business performance,
Forecast trends,
Optimize operational efficiency.

OBI Services offers a wide range of Excel-related support, including:

Data cleaning and formatting,
Complex formula creation (e.g., VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, nested IFs)
Pivot tables and dashboards,
Charts and data visualizations,
Budgeting and financial modeling,
Excel automation with macros (VBA).

Yes! In addition to Excel, we also support Google Sheets, offering similar analysis, formatting, formula creation, and dashboard building — including collaborative features and cloud integrations.

Absolutely. We specialize in Excel automation using:

VBA (Visual Basic for Applications),
Advanced formulas,
Dynamic templates.
This can help automate data entry, generate recurring reports, or clean and merge data efficiently.

We maintain high-quality standards by:

Manually reviewing formulas and logic,
Validating input data,
Performing stress tests and edge-case checks,
Confirming outputs align with client expectations and rules.

Yes. Whether you have a partially built workbook or a legacy file that needs fixing, we can:

Audit and optimize your formulas,
Add dynamic features,
Redesign it to be more user-friendly and scalable.

Yes. We build interactive dashboards using slicers, pivot charts, conditional formatting, and custom controls that help you explore data and present KPIs clearly.

Yes. We handle all data with the highest confidentiality. Our practices include:

Secure file transfer,
Access control,
NDAs when required
Strict data usage policies — we only use your data for your project

Turnaround varies based on the project’s scope and complexity:

Simple spreadsheet fixes: 24–48 hours

Dashboards or complex formulas: 2–5 business days

Large datasets or automation: 1 week or more
We always provide an accurate estimate after reviewing your requirements.

To get started, visit the Contact Us or email at: inquiry@email.obi.services and submit a request with:

A description of your goals or challenges

Any sample files or requirements

Preferred output format or features
Our team will respond with a proposal tailored to your needs.

📩 Still have questions? Visit our Contact Us page and book a meeting, or email us at inquiry@email.obi.services. 

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