Getting started with Power BI for Business

Is your business new to Power BI? Start here.

If you’re relying on spreadsheets but know there’s more you could be doing with your data, this session is your starting point.

This practical, beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to Power BI in a way that’s clear, accessible and grounded in real business use. No technical background required.

You’ll leave with a solid understanding of how Power BI works, where it fits in your business, and the confidence to take your next step.

Why attend?

Many businesses hold valuable data but aren’t yet making the most of it. This session will help you turn that data into clear, actionable outcomes.

• No prior experience needed
• Built for non-technical professionals
• Focused on understanding, not complexit
• A supportive, business-first learning environment

What you’ll learn

By the end of the session, you will:

• Understand what Power BI does and how businesses use it
• Navigate the Power BI interface with confidence
• Import and explore a simple dataset
• Create a basic chart (bar or line)
• Understand how dashboards and reports fit together
• Know what skills to develop next

What we’ll cover

• What Power BI is and where it fits in a business
• Reports, dashboards and key terminology
• A guided tour of Power BI Desktop
• Importing data from Excel
• Light-touch data preparation
• Creating simple visuals
• Basic filtering and interactivity
• Overview of sharing and publishing

Who is this for?

Ideal for:

• SME owners and managers
• Professionals in finance, operations or admin roles
• You must be a registered business to attend this session.

Meet your speaker

Michelle Williams
Co-Founder and CEO, Meesh Consulting

Michelle brings over 20 years of experience across data, automation and AI, working with organisations in financial services, banking and travel.

Her approach combines people, process, data and technology to help businesses improve performance and make better decisions.

Having held senior roles at Lloyds Banking Group, she now works with organisations to unlock growth through practical, data-led solutions.

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Host or Publisher De Montfort University