Stop Wrestling With Power BI. Start Getting Results.
Affordable Power BI consulting that transforms your messy dashboards into insights your team actually uses—without the enterprise price tag or months-long delays.
Already invested in Power BI but struggling with low adoption? We’ll fix it. New to Power BI and need it done right? We’ll build it. Either way, you’ll see results in weeks, not months.
You Bought Power BI. Now What?
You made the investment. Your team has Power BI licenses. Leadership expects impressive dashboards and data-driven decisions.
But here’s what’s actually happening:
The Reality Check
If You’re NEW to Power BI:
- You don’t know where to start
- IT says it’ll take 6+ months and $200K+ to implement
- Other consulting firms quote astronomical fees
- You’re still stuck with Excel spreadsheets while your competitors move ahead
- You’re worried about making an expensive mistake
If You ALREADY Have Power BI:
- Adoption is stuck at 26% or less (sound familiar?)
- Your team still emails Excel files instead of using the dashboards
- Reports take days to create and break when data changes
- Nobody really understands how to use what’s been built
- You spent a fortune but don’t have much to show for it
- Leadership is questioning the ROI
The Common Thread: Traditional BI consulting is broken. It’s too expensive, takes too long, and delivers solutions that don’t fit how your team actually works.
What You Actually Need
You need someone who:
- ✓ Understands Power BI inside and out
- ✓ Speaks your language, not just IT jargon
- ✓ Delivers working solutions in weeks, not months
- ✓ Charges transparent, affordable rates
- ✓ Works with your budget and schedule constraints
- ✓ Focuses on adoption, not just implementation
The average Power BI implementation takes 4-6 months and costs $150K-$300K. There’s a better way—and it starts at $5,000.
Expert Power BI Consulting Without the Enterprise Markup
At CDO Advisors, we’ve been exactly where you are. We’ve seen companies invest heavily in Power BI only to watch it collect dust. We’ve watched teams struggle with overly complex dashboards nobody understands. And we’ve seen businesses pay premium prices for mediocre results.
That’s why we built a different Power BI consulting model.
Our Power BI Consulting Philosophy
We believe every business deserves world-class Power BI solutions at prices that make sense. Not just Fortune 500 companies. Not just organizations with unlimited budgets. Everyone.
How We’re Different
Traditional BI Consulting:
- Fixed teams of 3-5 consultants (whether you need them or not)
- $250-$400+ per hour, per person
- Rigid project timelines and scope
- Months of planning before you see anything
- Complex solutions that require constant support
The CDO Advisors Power BI Consulting Approach:
- Only pay for hours actively working on your project
- $150/hour with no markup, no fluff
- Flexible scheduling around your availability
- Working dashboards in 4 weeks or less
- Solutions designed for your team to actually use
Our Experience Speaks
Led by founder Derek Wilson, our team brings:
- 50+ years combined Power BI and data analytics expertise
- 100+ successful Power BI implementations
- Experience across healthcare, oil & gas, manufacturing, retail energy, and financial services
- Expertise in both new implementations and rescue projects
- Deep knowledge of Power BI, Power BI Premium, and Azure data solutions
Client Success Story: “CDO Advisors provided us with the technical expertise we needed to implement data and analytics. They assessed and partnered with our team to deliver value quickly.”
Client Success Story: “CDO Advisors led our successful new BI solution with a Data Vault and Power BI.”
Your Path to Power BI Success (Without Breaking the Bank)
Whether you’re starting fresh or fixing what’s broken, we have a proven process that gets you to working dashboards fast.
FOR NEW POWER BI IMPLEMENTATIONS
STEP 1: Quick Start Discovery (Week 1) We start with our Data Transformation Plan to understand your data sources, reporting needs, and business goals. You’ll see what’s possible with a proof-of-concept dashboard using your actual data.
Investment: Starting at $5,000
STEP 2: Build Your First Production Dashboard (Weeks 2-4) We design and build your first custom Power BI dashboard with automated data refreshes. No placeholders—just working insights you can use immediately.
Investment: Only $150/hour for actual work completed
STEP 3: Train, Deploy & Expand (Week 5+) We train your team, publish to Power BI Service, set up automated refreshes, and provide documentation. Then we help you expand to additional dashboards as needed.
Investment: Flexible—pause when you need, continue when you’re ready
FOR EXISTING POWER BI OPTIMIZATION
STEP 1: Power BI Health Check (Week 1) We review your current implementation, interview stakeholders and users, audit your reports and data models, and assess your maturity level.
Deliverable: Custom roadmap documenting current setup and opportunities to increase adoption
STEP 2: Optimize & Fix (Weeks 2-6) We implement quick wins from the roadmap:
- Streamline slow-performing reports
- Fix broken data connections
- Redesign confusing dashboards
- Establish governance and best practices
- Create training materials
STEP 3: Adoption Acceleration (Ongoing) We work with your team to roll out improvements, provide hands-on training, and establish sustainable practices that keep adoption growing.
OUR FLEXIBLE POWER BI CONSULTING PRICING OPTIONS
Option 1: Hourly Consulting
- $150/hour for expert Power BI consulting
- Pay only for hours actively working on your project
- No contracts, no minimums
- Stop and start as your schedule requires
- Perfect for: Specific projects, ongoing support, troubleshooting
Option 2: Quick Start Package
- $5,000 fixed fee
- 10-day sprint to proof-of-concept dashboard
- See your data visualized in Power BI
- Understand what’s possible before larger investment
- Perfect for: Testing Power BI, executive buy-in, small projects
Option 3: BI-as-a-Service
- Low monthly per-user fees
- Ongoing dashboard development and support
- No large upfront investment
- Includes training and updates
- Perfect for: Growing teams, continuous BI needs, avoiding full-time hires
Option 4: Dashboard in 4 Weeks
- Custom pricing based on scope
- Complete dashboard from data to deployment
- Fixed timeline and deliverables
- Includes training and documentation
- Perfect for: Urgent needs, specific business problems, executive dashboards
Why Our Power BI Consulting Delivers Better Results at Lower Costs
Transparency You Can Trust
We only charge for hours spent actively working on your project. That’s it. No hidden fees, no staffing overhead, no burning through your budget with unnecessary resources.
Real Example: We completed a 40-hour project that took 6 weeks calendar time because the client had limited availability. Traditional consultants would have charged for bench time or forced an accelerated (and stressful) timeline. We simply paused billing when the client needed to pause the work.
Expertise That Accelerates Results
With decades of Power BI consulting experience, we know:
- The shortcuts that save you months of trial and error
- The common pitfalls that derail implementations
- The best practices that drive adoption
- How to build solutions that scale as you grow
This means lower risk, faster delivery, and better outcomes.
Focus on What Actually Matters
We don’t just build dashboards—we build dashboards people actually use.
Our consulting focuses on:
- Usability: Intuitive designs that don’t require training manuals
- Performance: Fast-loading reports that don’t frustrate users
- Automation: Set-it-and-forget-it data refreshes
- Mobile-friendly: Access insights anywhere, on any device
- Actionable insights: Answers to your actual business questions
Solutions Sized Right for Your Business
You don’t need a Fortune 500 solution if you’re not a Fortune 500 company. We right-size Power BI implementations based on your:
- Team size and technical capability
- Budget constraints
- Data complexity
- Business requirements
- Growth trajectory
The result? You get enterprise-quality Power BI consulting at SMB pricing.
SERVICES BREAKDOWN
Headline: Complete Power BI Consulting Services for Every Need
New Power BI Implementation
Perfect for: Companies new to Power BI or starting fresh
What’s Included:
- Data source assessment and connection setup
- Data model design and optimization
- Custom dashboard development
- Power BI Service configuration
- Automated refresh scheduling
- User and developer training
- Best practices documentation
- Governance framework setup
Typical Timeline: 4-6 weeks Starting Investment: $5,000 Quick Start
Power BI Optimization & Adoption
Perfect for: Companies with low Power BI adoption or underperforming implementations
What’s Included:
- Comprehensive implementation audit
- Stakeholder and user interviews
- Performance optimization
- Report redesign for usability
- Data model improvements
- Governance recommendations
- Custom roadmap to 80%+ adoption
- Change management support
Typical Timeline: 2-8 weeks depending on scope Investment: Custom based on current state
Power BI Dashboard Development
Perfect for: Specific dashboard needs or expanding existing implementations
What’s Included:
- Requirements gathering
- Data integration and modeling
- Interactive dashboard design
- KPI and metric development
- Drill-down capabilities
- Mobile optimization
- Automated data refresh
- User acceptance testing
Typical Timeline: 2-4 weeks per dashboard Investment: $150/hour or custom fixed fee
Power BI Training Services
Perfect for: Teams that need to become self-sufficient in Power BI
Training Options:
- End User Training: How to consume and interact with dashboards
- Power BI Desktop Training: Building reports and visualizations
- DAX Training: Mastering calculations and measures
- Power Query Training: Data transformation techniques
- Admin Training: Governance, security, and management
Format: Remote or onsite, customized to your needs Investment: Hourly or day rates available
Power BI Support & Maintenance
Perfect for: Ongoing support without full-time staff
What’s Included:
- Bug fixes and troubleshooting
- Performance monitoring and optimization
- Dashboard updates and enhancements
- New data source integration
- User support and questions
- Monthly health checks
Investment: Flexible monthly retainer or hourly as needed
Proven Power BI Consulting Results Across Industries
Industries We Serve
Healthcare
- Patient outcome dashboards
- Operational efficiency metrics
- Financial performance tracking
- Clinical analytics
Oil & Gas
- Production monitoring
- Well performance analytics
- Field operations dashboards
- Financial and regulatory reporting
Manufacturing
- Production line monitoring
- Quality control dashboards
- Inventory and supply chain analytics
- Equipment performance tracking
Retail Energy
- Customer analytics and churn prediction
- Operational dashboards
- Sales performance tracking
- Market analysis
Financial Services
- Executive KPI dashboards
- Portfolio performance tracking
- Risk management reporting
- Operational metrics
What You Get With CDO Advisors
- Microsoft Power BI certified consultants
- Experience with Power BI, Premium, and Premium Per User
- Azure data platform expertise (SQL Server, Data Factory, Synapse)
- Data modeling best practices (Star Schema, Data Vault)
- DAX and Power Query mastery
- Mobile-first dashboard design
- Security and governance implementation
- Integration with 100+ data sources
See Your Data in Power BI—Free
Not ready to commit? No problem. Sign up for our Free Power BI Proof-of-Concept and see what your data could look like in as little as 5 business days.
What You’ll Get (Completely Free):
✓ Working Power BI dashboard using your actual data ✓ 30-minute walkthrough showing what’s possible ✓ No-obligation discussion of next steps ✓ Keep the dashboard prototype to share with stakeholders ✓ Custom recommendations for your business
Or Schedule a Free Consulting Call
Not sure where to start? Book a free 30-minute Power BI consulting call:
- Review your current reporting challenges
- Discuss Power BI fit for your needs
- Get honest recommendations (even if it’s not Power BI)
- Understand pricing and timelines
- See examples from your industry
No sales pressure. Just expert guidance.
Ready to Get Started Now?
Choose your path:
Path 1: Free Proof-of-Concept See your data in Power BI with zero risk [Schedule POC]
Path 2: Quick Start Package Working dashboard in 4 weeks for $5,000 [Start Quick Start]
Path 3: Hourly Consulting Flexible support at $150/hour [Book Consultation]
Path 4: BI-as-a-Service Monthly subscription for ongoing support [Explore BI-as-a-Service]
FAQ
Power BI Consulting Questions Answered
Q: How is your pricing so much lower than other Power BI consultants? A: We eliminate unnecessary overhead. You don’t pay for account managers, bench time, or multiple resources you don’t need. Just $150/hour for expert-level work, and we only charge when actively working on your project. No fluff means lower costs and better value.
Q: Can you really deliver Power BI dashboards in 4 weeks? A: Absolutely. Our Quick Start framework and decades of experience mean we know exactly what needs to happen in what order. We focus on getting you a working dashboard fast, then iterate and expand from there. Traditional consultants spend months planning—we spend weeks delivering.
Q: What if our data is a mess? A: Most companies’ data is messy—it’s actually the norm. Part of our consulting includes data assessment, cleaning, and transformation. We’ll work with what you have and improve it as we go. We’ve seen (and solved) it all.
Q: Do we need Power BI Premium? A: Not necessarily. We’ll assess your needs and recommend the right licensing. Many of our clients start with Power BI Pro and only upgrade to Premium or Premium Per User when their needs justify it. We’ll never upsell you on licenses you don’t need.
Q: What if we need to pause the project? A: No problem—just let us know. We stop billing immediately. When you’re ready to resume, we pick up right where we left off. No penalties, no pressure. This flexibility is one of the key advantages of our model.
Q: Can you integrate with our existing systems? A: Yes. Power BI connects to virtually any data source: Excel, SQL Server, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, Azure, cloud apps, APIs, and 100+ other sources. If you can get data out of it, we can get it into Power BI.
Q: What if our team doesn’t know Power BI? A: That’s exactly why we include training. We offer both end-user training (how to use dashboards) and developer training (how to build reports). Our dashboards are designed to be intuitive enough that minimal training is needed.
Q: Do you only work with small businesses? A: Not at all. We work with organizations of all sizes—from small businesses to enterprise companies. Our flexible model works whether you need one dashboard or 100. The difference is we offer enterprise expertise without enterprise pricing.
Q: What’s your typical project size? A: We’ve done projects ranging from $5,000 Quick Starts to multi-month implementations. Most clients start small with a proof-of-concept or single dashboard, then expand as they see results. We scale with you.
Q: Can you help if we already have Power BI but it’s not working well? A: This is one of our specialties. We call it “Power BI rescue.” We audit your current implementation, identify what’s holding back adoption, create a roadmap to fix it, and help implement improvements. Many clients come to us after expensive failed implementations elsewhere.
Q: How do you ensure high adoption rates? A: Adoption is our #1 focus because a dashboard nobody uses is worthless. We ensure adoption by: designing intuitive, user-friendly dashboards; training users properly; starting with high-value use cases; building in mobile access; establishing champions in each department; and measuring engagement metrics.
Q: Do you offer ongoing support after implementation? A: Yes! We offer flexible support options: hourly as-needed consulting, monthly retainers, or our BI-as-a-Service subscription. Many clients keep us on retainer for updates, new dashboards, and troubleshooting.
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