Turning data into decisions
Helping businesses and organisations use the data they already hold to make better decisions, more informed decisions, and more profitable decisions.
Welcome to RMB Data Solutions
Most business owners work incredibly hard — but many still feel unsure about their numbers. Accounting systems, booking tools, spreadsheets… the data is there, but it’s not being used.
I help you fix that.
I turn your everyday business data into clear insights, practical actions, and confident decisions. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just clarity, control, and better performance.
Why Choose RMB Data Solutions?
Clarity and Simplicity
Data shouldn’t confuse you — it should guide you. I translate complex information into plain English so you always know what’s going on in your business.
Use the Data You Already Have
You don’t need new systems. Your accounting records, booking tools, and spreadsheets already contain the answers. I help you unlock them.
Commercially Focused Insight
Everything I produce is designed to help you make decisions — pricing, staffing, forecasting, planning, profitability, and performance.
Flexible, Affordable Expertise
Get the benefits of a data analyst without hiring one full‑time. Perfect for small businesses, sole traders, and charities.
Accountants ensure accuracy and compliance. I turn that same data into forward‑looking insight.
What You Can Learn From Your Data
Your accounting system already holds powerful insight. Here’s what it can reveal:
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Your most profitable products or services
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Seasonal patterns and demand cycles
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Which customers drive the most value
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Where money is being lost
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How pricing changes affect profit
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Cashflow risks before they become problems
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Staffing and resource needs
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Stock and supply forecasting
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Marketing effectiveness
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Trends that help you plan ahead
This shows how much information about a business you can get from only a very small amount of data.
Examples for Different Business Types
Growing Businesses
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Track income patterns
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Understand which services drive profit
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Plan workload and pricing
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Forecast cashflow
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Forecast demand and stock requirements
Tradespeople (Plumbers, Electricians, Joiners)
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Identify your most profitable job types
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See which areas generate the best margins
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Improve quoting accuracy
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Forecast busy periods
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Reduce travel time and wasted hours
Local Service Businesses (Hairdressers, Dog Groomers, Cafés)
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Understand peak times and slow days
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Optimise opening hours
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Improve staff scheduling
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Identify repeat‑visit patterns
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Reduce waste and stock loss
Charities & Third‑Sector Organisations
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Demonstrate impact
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Track service demand
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Improve reporting to trustees
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Strengthen funding bids
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Understand outcomes and trends
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How We Work Together
Everything starts with a free, no‑pressure conversation about your business or organisation. You can tell me the questions you want your data to answer — or, if you’re not sure yet, we can explore what answers your existing data can already provide.
From there, I create a bespoke proposal based on the outcomes we’ve identified together. No fixed packages. No one‑size‑fits‑all. Just the right level of support for your needs.
What We Might Explore Together
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Understanding your performance Looking at what your current and past data tells you about sales, costs, customers, demand, and trends — and how this is likely to play out in the future.
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Setting up a performance framework Identifying the key indicators that matter most to your business or organisation, and creating a simple way to monitor them.
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Building a practical business plan Turning your goals into a clear, measurable plan that can be tracked, reviewed, and refined over time.
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Understanding and evidencing impact For charities and third‑sector organisations, analysing the difference you make and collecting the evidence needed for funding bids and reporting.
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Creating dashboards and reports Whether you need a one‑screen dashboard, a performance report, a presentation for stakeholders, or a regular performance meeting — the format is tailored to you.
Flexible Delivery — One‑Off or Ongoing
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A one‑off project
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A monthly insight report
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A quarterly performance review
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Or any frequency that suits how you work
You stay in control of the pace, the format, and the level of support.
Most of the data will already be available from your accounting system, but there is the golden opportunity to integrate other data your business or organisation generates to provide a fuller richer picture of your performance.
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About RMB Data Solutions
I’m Richard Baines, a freelance data analyst with over 16 years’ experience helping organisations make sense of their numbers.
I specialise in helping growing businesses, small businesses, sole traders, charities, and Third Sector Organisations turn everyday data into better decisions.
My approach is simple and flexible:
Plain English. Practical tools. Clear insights. No jargon.
Every business deserves to understand what’s really happening behind the scenes.
My job is to give you that clarity so you can make better decisions with less stress, so you can focus your resources in the right places.
Ready to turn your data into decisions?
Book your free consultation and discover what your data can do for you.
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Client Testimonials
Richard has a unique way of looking at data that provides clear insights into raw data.
Working with Richard was a game-changer for us in getting to know our customers. These insights transformed our operations and boosted our service offer and efficiency.
It is always fun working with Richard