Reading the pulse strip in ten seconds
What each number at the top of your report is telling you, and which one to look at first.
Sep 29, 2026 · 1 min read
The strip at the top of your report holds the few numbers that matter most. You can read it in ten seconds if you know the order.
$12,480Revenue
+8%vs last week
212Orders
Start with the change
The middle number is how this week compares with last week. If it is up, check what caused it. If it is down, go straight to the action at the bottom.
Then check orders
Revenue can rise on one large order. Orders show whether more people are buying.
TipA calm week with no change is a good week. The report will say so.
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