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Asad Ali Shah

• Mar 28

Most businesses know their total sales. Very few know which products are silently killing their profit.

I analyzed 10,000+ retail transactions across 4 years to uncover the insights that actually move the needle for a business.

The Problem The company was offering heavy discounts on Furniture specifically Tables and Bookcases without realizing these sub-categories were generating consistent losses quarter after quarter.

The Finding Technology drives 80% of total profit. Furniture, despite high sales volume, is deep in the red. The discount strategy needed an immediate review.

The Deeper Problem 749 customers had silently stopped purchasing. Using RFM Analysis (Recency, Frequency, Monetary), I segmented all customers and identified exactly who was at risk of churning before it showed up in revenue numbers.

The Recommendation

Stop discounting loss-making products immediately

Launch a targeted retention campaign for At-Risk customers estimated recovery of 15–20% of lost revenue

Double down on Technology and high-margin office supplies.

Business Analysis Data Analysis Data Visualization Microsoft Excel Microsoft Power BI SQL

Abhishek Diwakar

• Mar 31

🚀 This project showcases my skills in managing employee attendance data using Excel. I accurately recorded employee details, attendance, and absence records. 📊 Focused on clean formatting, data accuracy, and easy tracking to help monitor employee performance efficiently. 🎯

Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Data Entry Data Visualization Excel VBA Google Sheets

Geethasree Naguboina

pro

• Apr 1

Clean structure and good use of filters for attendance tracking! Adding a department-wise summary tab on top would make it even easier for managers to spot patterns quickly. Did you build this for a real client or as a portfolio sample?"

Abhishek Diwakar

• Mar 31

🚀 This project showcases my skills in inventory data management and organization. I accurately entered and structured product details, including item names, SKU, stock levels, and pricing using Excel. 📊 Focused on clean formatting, data accuracy, and easy tracking to ensure efficient inventory control. 🎯

Data Analysis Data Visualization Excel VBA Google Sheets Microsoft Excel Data Entry

Geethasree Naguboina

pro

• Apr 1

Inventory and sales data side by side is a smart setup — makes stock decisions much faster. A reorder alert column flagging items below reorder level would add real operational value here. Is this a sample or a live client project?

Abhishek Diwakar

• Mar 31

🚀 In this project, I handled data entry, web research, and data analysis tasks with high accuracy. I used Excel & Google Sheets to organize, clean, and manage data efficiently. 📊 Focused on fast delivery, error-free work, and clear formatting to ensure quality results. 🎯

Data Entry Google Sheets Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Web Design Microsoft Word

Geethasree Naguboina

pro

• Apr 2

Combining data entry, web research and analysis in one project is a strong value offer — clients don't have to coordinate between multiple freelancers. The clean formatting on the revenue sheet stands out. Was this a real client project or a portfolio sample?