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KPI dashboards in PowerPoint: present metrics that drive decisions

Most teams rely on “live” dashboards like GA4 or Tableau. They feel productive. They are usually a trap.When you need money from an investor or a decision from a partner, they do not want a login. They ask for the deck.PowerPoint is where the money moves. A live dashboard allows people to get lost in the noise. A slide forces them to look at what matters.We run Maatix, a digital marketplace. We use these KPI decks every week to track sales, vendors, and cash. Here is the brutal truth on how to build one that works.The Golden Rule: One Question Per SlideDo not clutter a slide with ten different charts. It confuses people.Every slide must answer exactly one question.Wrong: A slide titled “Sales Data” with 4 charts.Right: A slide titled “Why did vendor sign-ups drop?” with 1 chart.Use this pattern for every single metric:Number: What happened. (120 new vendors)Direction: Is

2025 Pitch Deck Outline: Slide-by-Slide Guide Founders Actually Need

What Is a Pitch Deck? A pitch deck is a short presentation that helps you explain your startup or business idea. It’s usually made with slides and used to raise money from investors or get support from partners. Your pitch deck tells people what problem you’re solving, how your product works, why now is the right time, and what makes your team the right one to do it.Why Pitch Decks Changed in 2025People don’t have time to sit through drawn-out discussions or read lengthy decks in 2025. Investors want to grasp your idea as soon as possible. Additionally, they want early evidence that your idea is working, such as a waitlist, some early users, or any traction.The significance of your go-to-market strategy is another significant shift. It is now a necessity rather than an extra. Lastly, timing is more crucial than ever. You need to justify the current rationale behind

How to Pick the Right PowerPoint Presentation Template for Your Brand (in Under 10 Minutes)

Let me tell you something, I’ve been there. You open PowerPoint, stare at that blank screen, and suddenly you’re scrolling through hundreds of templates thinking, “Which one won’t make me look unprofessional?” It’s frustrating, honestly.But here’s what I’ve learned after working with countless brands at Maatix: finding the right PowerPoint Presentation template doesn’t need to eat up your whole morning. You can actually do this in less than 10 minutes if you know what to look for.Why Your Template Choice MattersLook, I get it. You might think, “It’s just a background, right?” Wrong.Your presentation template is like the clothes you wear to a meeting. It sets the mood before you even start talking. I’ve seen great ideas get ignored because the presentation looked like it came from 2005, and I’ve seen average ideas get serious attention just because they looked polished.Your audience makes decisions about your credibility in the first