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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · 2d

Global Cat Day reminds us: even the unseen deserve care. At Ginghamcat.com, we help nonprofits use data to make every pawprint count. 🐾 Celebrating Global Cat Day with a mission to support feral cat rescues through smart analytics. #GlobalCatDay #FeralCatDay #DataForGood

Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · 5d

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
At ginghamcat.com, we believe in the power of data to drive change.
We’re here to help nonprofits and support groups turn data into action.
Let’s wear pink, share stories, and support awareness, research, and hope.
#BreastCancerAwareness #ginghamcat #WearPink

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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · 8d

Data Analytics for Non-Techies: A Beginner’s Guide to Looker Studio
If you run a small business or rescue and feel lost in spreadsheets, this post is for you.

Read it here: ginghamcat.com/data-analyti...
#GoogleLookerStudio #DataMadeSimple #GinghamCat #SmallBusinessTips #NonProfitSupport

Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · 13d

The Los Angles Catio Tour is on 10/11. This will be my third year volunteering with this great organization! Tickets are still available. #LosAnglesCatioTour #Catio #LosAngelesIsNotADesert #Polinators

Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · 15d

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Data isn’t just numbers—it’s stories waiting to be told.
Learn how to turn your data into something people care about at ginghamcat.com 🐾📊
#DataStorytelling #LookerStudio #GinghamCat #NonProfitTech #SmallBusinessSupport #dataanalysis #datavisualization #catrescue #animalrescue

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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · 16d

Businesses & nonprofits are prime targets for cyber threats. At ginghamcat.com, we help you protect your data while making sense of it.
💡 Weekly tips coming your way:
• Spot phishing
• Secure analytics
• Build cyber-aware teams
Stay safe, stay smart. #CyberSecurityMonth #DataProtection #GinghamCat

Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · 22d

Data doesn’t always tell the whole story.
Our latest post at ginghamcat.com/blog explores how small nonprofits and businesses can go beyond dashboards to uncover real insights.
Featuring a cat rescue case study 🐱📊
#DataAnalytics #NonprofitTech #LookerStudio #GinghamCat

Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · 29d

Data isn’t just numbers—it’s narrative.
This chart shows monthly cat adoptions over a year, revealing the rhythm of rescue work.
Learn how to turn your data into stories that resonate at ginghamcat.com 🐾📈
#DataStorytelling #LookerStudio #GinghamCat #NonProfitTech

Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Sep 12

Want to show donors how much impact your rescue is making?
Our latest blog post dives into how you can use simple data tools to tell powerful stories, that build trust and boost donations.
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/nmrtstjjeg
#CatRescue #GinghamCat

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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Sep 6

New blog: How Data Can Help You Save More Cats

We show how rescues can use free tools like Looker Studio to track adoptions, foster care, and fundraising.

📊 Data = more lives saved.
Read it here 👉 ginghamcat.com/how-data-can...

#DataForGood #CatRescue #LookerStudio #GinghamCat #fosterkittens

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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Aug 30

Cat rescues deserve powerful tools too. 🐱
We built a free Looker Studio dashboard template to help non-profits track adoptions, donations, and volunteer hours.
📊 Data with heart.
🔗 ginghamcat.com/%f0%9f%90%be...

#DataForGood #CatRescue #LookerStudio #NonProfitTech #GinghamCat

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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Aug 22

🚀 Intuition is powerful—but data is transformative.
In our latest post, we explore why data is the new intuition for business leaders and how small businesses can use it to make smarter decisions.
🧠📊 Read more: ginghamcat.com/why-data-is-...
#SmallBusiness #DataDriven #Leadership #GinghamCat

Gingham Cat - Why Data Is the New Intuition for Business Leaders

While intuition still plays a role, today’s most successful leaders are blending instinct with insight, powered by data.

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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Aug 17

🖤 Happy #BlackCatAppreciationDay from the team at GinghamCat.com!

We’re all about finding beauty in the overlooked—whether it’s a black cat at the shelter or a surprising trend in your business data.

#GinghamCat #DataVisualization #dataanalysis #SmallBusinessSupport

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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Aug 15

Data doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Our new blog breaks down how SMBs can use data visualization to make smarter, faster decisions.

📈 Tools, tips, and a free checklist included.

👉 ginghamcat.com/from-chaos-t...

#DataViz #SMBTools #GinghamCat

Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Aug 8

🐾 Happy International Cat Day! 🐾

Today, we’re celebrating our feline friends AND the art of making your data purr with insights.

#InternationalCatDay #DataWithPersonality #GinghamCat #DataAnalysis #SmallBusinessTips #CatsAndData

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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Aug 7

🐾 Dashboards for remote teams shouldn’t be a data mess.
We’ve got tips for making them clear, useful, and dare we say… purr-fect. 🐱

Read the blog: ginghamcat.com/purr-fect-da...

#DataForHumans #RemoteTeamLife #SmallBusiness #DataAnalysis #DashboardDesign #GinghamCat

Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Aug 2

Ever seen a dashboard spit out numbers that make zero sense?
That’s not the dashboard’s fault—it’s haunted by bad data.
Strategies to catch errors before they mess up your insights.
👉 ginghamcat.com/blog

#SmallBusiness #DataQuality #Dashboards #GinghamCat

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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Jul 25

"Would you buy a product from someone you just met at a networking event?"

Probably not—unless you needed it right away.

That’s why networking isn’t about selling on the spot. It’s about planting seeds 🌱 and showing up consistently.
ginghamcat.com/networking-i...
#ginghamcat #smallbiz #networking

Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Jul 18

Think Google Analytics is just for the tech giants? Nah.
Even the smallest biz can use it to make smarter moves.

📉 Find what’s working
📈 Ditch what’s not
📊 Track what actually matters

Read the post: ginghamcat.com
Or reach out—I can help you make sense of the mess. 🐾 #SmallBiz #GA4 #GinghamCat

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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Jul 14

Still in endless status meetings? 🙄
A dashboard can show the answers—no meeting required.
Here’s how to shift from meeting fatigue to real-time insight:
📊 ginghamcat.com/how-dashboar...
#Dashboards #GinghamCat

How Dashboards Transform Your Business Communication

How Dashboards Transform Your Business Communication: From Meeting Fatigue to Real-Time Insights

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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Jul 3

Status meetings clogging your calendar? A smart dashboard can give you real-time updates on orders, issues, and trends—no meetings required. Learn how to put your data to work:
🔗 ginghamcat.com/blog/dashboard-benefits

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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Jun 25

🧵Small biz owners: you're sitting on a goldmine of data.
Want better decisions without spreadsheets overload?
✅ Spot your best customers
✅ Track real revenue drivers
✅ Catch hidden money leaks
Start here 👉 ginghamcat.com/blog/data-an...

#SmallBusiness #dataanalysis #businessconsulting #data

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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Jun 20

Tired of chasing your data around like a laser pointer? “How to Integrate Data from Multiple Sources into a Unified Dashboard” Learn how to connect your tools, clean your data, to helps you make decisions. ginghamcat.com/blog

#dataanalysis #datavisualization #smallbusinesssupport #ginghamcat

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Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Jun 7

📊 Feeling overwhelmed by data? You’re not alone.

I created a free mini guide just for small orgs and solopreneurs who want to start using their data.

Contact me at ginghamcat.com

#SmallBusiness #Nonprofits #DataMadeSimple #GinghamCat #FreeGuide #DigitalConfidence

Gingham Cat @ginghamcat.bsky.social · Mar 9

🌸 Celebrating the Strength and Resilience of Women Everywhere 🌸

At Gingham Cat Consulting, I’m proud to support women in business—helping them leverage data and processes to grow, succeed, and thrive.
#InternationalWomensDay#Empowerment #DataForGood #WomenSupportingWomen #GinghamCatConsulting