From the Help Desk: Using the Advanced Business Search

Hello readers! Today we are bringing you a new blog entry inspired by a recent Help Desk question. If you ever have any questions about SimplyAnalytics, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at: support@simplyanalytics.com – let’s get started!

Question: How do I search for only the largest businesses in my area?

Answer: The Advanced Business search in SimplyAnalytics enables users to run more advanced business queries. This example requires setting up a query to only show businesses that have more than 250 employees.

Note: To do this search, users will need access to the Premium D&B business file which allows you to search by additional fields of data

1. In your Businesses View, select the Businesses block towards the top-left.

2. Click on Use Advanced Search

3. Set the first dropdown in the panel to # of local employees

4. Enter 250 in the available box

5. Search

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From the Help Desk: How do I analyze data for downtown?

Hello readers! We hope you’re having a wonderful week. Today we feature another entry from our From the Help Desk series. Let’s get started!

Question: How do I analyze data for downtown?

Answer: Use the combination location feature. The combination location feature enables users to combine locations of similar geographies to form one larger area. SimplyAnalytics will calculate all number, percent, and average data variables for the custom area. Here’s how to do that.

  1. Click on the Locations button (1), and select the Custom Locations heading (2). From there, select Create New Combination Location (3). Enter the name for your location in box 1 (4).
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