Practical Power BI expertise for Data-Driven Decision Making

Microsoft Power BI has become a core part of many organisations’ business intelligence capability. However, simply having Power BI in place does not guarantee better insight and better decisions. Without the right structure, clarity, and experience behind it, Power BI can quickly become a collection of disconnected reports that fail to support key business needs.

LPS provides Microsoft Power BI consulting services to help organisations use Power BI effectively and with confidence. We work with clients who are new to Power BI as well as those looking to improve an existing Power BI environment, helping them analyse data, create reports, and build dashboards that genuinely support better business decisions.

As a small, highly focused UK consultancy operating remotely from the North West, we support both short-term and long-term engagements, working with organisations of varying size and complexity – including extensive experience within legal costing and professional services.

When Power BI Feels More Complex Than Helpful

Many organisations come to us having already invested in Power BI, but without seeing the value they expected. Reports may exist, but they are not trusted, not used, or not aligned to how decisions are actually made across the business.

Typical challenges include inconsistent numbers across Power BI reports, slow or fragile data models, and uncertainty around which metrics truly matter to the organisation. In other cases, Power BI has grown organically without structure, leading to duplication, confusion, and increased risk.

Our role is to bring clarity and simplicity back into your business intelligence. We help organisations step back, understand their specific business requirements, and realign Power BI to support data-driven decision making at every level.

A Consultancy Approach Built Around Your Business

LPS is not a large, transactional consultancy. We are a specialist Power BI consultancy that works closely with clients to understand their business context, data challenges, and priorities, including environments where accuracy, auditability, and confidence in reporting are critical, such as legal costs and professional services.

Because we operate as a small team focused on quality, we are able to:

• Support both small and large Power BI projects
• Adapt quickly to changing requirements
• Work flexibly across short engagements or long-term support
• Integrate seamlessly with internal teams

We often work alongside in-house analysts, IT teams, and senior stakeholders, providing Power BI expertise where it is needed without adding unnecessary complexity.

What We Deliver with Microsoft Power BI

Our Power BI consulting services focus on helping clients move from raw data to insights they can act on. Rather than leading with technical features, we concentrate on outcomes and usability.

We help organisations design Power BI solutions that bring together data sources, including finance systems, operational platforms, cloud services, and Excel, into a single, reliable view. By creating clear and well-structured data models, we ensure Power BI reports are accurate, performant, and easy to maintain.

Our consultants design Power BI dashboards and reports that are aligned to specific business roles, from executive-level overviews to detailed operational reporting. Each dashboard is built to highlight what matters most, enabling users to identify trends, risks, and opportunities quickly and confidently.

Where Power BI environments already exist, we regularly review and improve performance, reliability, and consistency. This often involves refining data models, simplifying calculations, and improving report design to ensure users can analyse data without confusion or delay.

Microsoft Power BI Consultancy – Commonly Asked Questions

Organisations considering a Microsoft Power BI consultancy often have similar questions. The answers below address the most common concerns we hear when Power BI needs to deliver clearer, more reliable insight.

Why would we need a Power BI consultancy if we already use Power BI?
Power BI is often adopted quickly, which can lead to reports that exist but are not fully trusted or widely used. Common issues include inconsistent figures, slow reports, or dashboards that do not clearly support business decisions. A Power BI consultancy helps bring structure, clarity, and confidence to existing Power BI reporting.

Is Power BI suitable for core business and management reporting?
Yes. Power BI is widely used for operational, financial, and management reporting. When built on well-designed data models with clearly defined metrics, it can support serious business reporting rather than just visual dashboards.

How long does it take to get value from Power BI?
This depends on the quality of the underlying data and the clarity of reporting requirements. Some organisations see improvements quickly with targeted changes, while others need more foundational work. A Power BI consultancy typically focuses on delivering value in stages rather than attempting to solve everything at once.

Will Power BI work with our existing systems and spreadsheets?
In most cases, Power BI can connect to existing finance systems, operational platforms, cloud services, and Excel. The key factor is ensuring data is prepared and structured correctly so reporting is accurate, repeatable, and easy to maintain.

How do organisations prevent Power BI from becoming difficult to manage as usage grows?
As more people create reports, duplication and inconsistency can develop. Introducing light-touch structure around report ownership, data models, and access helps Power BI scale without limiting everyday use. This keeps reporting trusted and manageable over time.

Can Power BI handle complex or sensitive data?
Power BI is commonly used in environments where data accuracy, consistency, and control are important. With appropriate data models, security, and design practices, it can support complex reporting requirements while remaining accessible to business users.

Do organisations need in-house Power BI expertise?
Not necessarily. Many organisations use Power BI consultancies to establish strong foundations and support key reporting needs, while gradually building internal capability. This approach helps teams gain confidence without needing extensive in-house expertise from the outset.

Why Work with LPS?

Clients choose LPS because we combine technical Power BI expertise with a clear, business-focused approach. We communicate in plain English, avoid unnecessary jargon, and focus on delivering Power BI solutions that support real decision-making.

Our consultants are experienced Power BI experts who can support everything from targeted report development to full Power BI solutions across the Microsoft Power Platform. We take pride in building long-term relationships and providing advice that is practical and honest, meaning we can remain focused on your specific business needs.

Start Your Power BI Journey with Confidence

Whether you are exploring Power BI for the first time, looking to improve existing Power BI reports, or seeking experienced Power BI consultants to support your internal team, LPS can help.

Our Microsoft Power BI consultancy services are designed to help you analyse data, create reports, and make confident, data-driven business decisions.

Contact us today by calling 01204 930234, or email us a bit about your company and your issue at enquiries@legalpracticesupport.co.uk to discuss how LPS can support your Power BI solution.