Business Intelligence, or simply BI, was for many years the sole territory of corporate CEOs and CMOs, but times are changing, as the following infographic courtesy 
Created By DomoTechnologies, Inc.
As you can see, the infographic illustrates a number of growing trends that show that the business intelligence community is drifting away from techies and data analysts, and instead designing their products for the end user. With the focus now being on highly visualized data that is both accessible and reliable, it’s clear that BI is fast becoming a vital component of any serious entrepreneur’s arsenal.
Business intelligence can help businesses to spot new trends before they happen, identify key growth areas, and plan strategies accordingly. Something your crystal ball is unlikely to be able help you with.