Understanding the Last Month Liveboard
The Last Month liveboard provides a comprehensive analysis of your venue's performance for the previous month, enabling you to benchmark progress and identify trends.
Comparison Timeframes
The default liveboard compares last month’s performance against:
The Previous Month
For example, October compared to September.
The Same Month of the Previous Year
For example, October 2024 compared to October 2023.
Metrics Analyzed
The Last Month liveboard provides insights into the following key performance indicators (KPIs):
Overall Metrics
Net Sales: Total revenue generated during the month.
Number of Orders: The total number of orders placed.
Net Sales Per Order: Average revenue per order.
Discounts: Total value of discounts applied.
Voids: Number and value of canceled transactions.
Returns: Total value of returned items.
Net Sales Per Branch: Revenue comparison across branches.
Branch-Level Metrics
For each branch, the following metrics are analyzed:
Net Sales: Total revenue generated by the branch.
Percentage Change in Net Sales: Month-over-month and year-over-year trends.
Net Sales Per Order: Average order value for the branch.
Percentage Change in Net Sales Per Order: Trends in order values.
Number of Orders: Total orders placed per branch.
Percentage Change in the Number of Orders: Trends in order volume.
Time-Based Metrics
Net Sales by Weekday: Patterns for specific weekdays across the month (e.g., all Mondays in October vs. all Mondays in September).
Net Sales by Day of the Month: Daily comparisons (e.g., October 1 vs. September 1).
Product and Category Metrics
Net Sales by Product: Insights into individual product performance.
Net Sales by Category: Analysis of sales by product categories.
Benefits of the Last Month Liveboard
Evaluate month-over-month and year-over-year performance trends.
Monitor branch-specific metrics to identify high-performing and underperforming locations.
Analyze daily and weekday patterns to detect trends in customer behavior.
Gain insights into product and category trends to adjust inventory and marketing strategies.
The Last Month liveboard offers actionable insights to help you assess past performance, refine strategies, and improve future outcomes.