https://github.com/garcane/cookie_access_db_visual

This project involved using a Microsoft Access database for a fictional cookie business utilising PowerBI, DAX and Power Query.
https://github.com/garcane/cookie_access_db_visual

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This project involved using a Microsoft Access database for a fictional cookie business utilising PowerBI, DAX and Power Query.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/garcane/cookie_access_db_visual
• Owner: garcane
• Created: 2024-07-19T15:46:57.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-07-19T16:10:21.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-08-05T23:31:10.353Z (10 months ago)
• Topics: dashboard, database, excel, microsoft-access-database, powerbi, powerbi-dashboards, powerbi-report, powerbi-visuals
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• Size: 2.56 MB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# Cookie Business Database Project

![CookieDB Visualisation-1](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1b8ba63f-d238-4754-8730-db8785b9c2ec)

## Project Overview

This project involves the creation and management of a database for a fictional cookie business. The primary goal was to demonstrate proficiency in database management and data visualization using Microsoft Access and Power BI.

## Features

- **Database Management:**

  - Created and managed tables

  - Formulated and executed queries

  - Exported query results for further analysis

  - Analyzed data to gain insights

- **Report Generation:**

  - Generated detailed reports using Microsoft Access

- **Data Visualization:**

  - Developed an interactive visual dashboard in Power BI

  - Utilized DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for complex calculations

  - Leveraged Power Query for data transformation and preparation

## Tools Used

- **Microsoft Access:** For database creation, query formulation, data analysis, and report generation

- **Microsoft Excel:** For exporting query results from Microsoft Access for further analysis

- **Power BI:** For developing the visual dashboard, utilizing DAX and Power Query

## Getting Started

1. **Set Up Microsoft Access:**

   - Create a new database

   - Design and create necessary tables

   - Formulate and run queries to extract relevant data

   - Export query results to Microsoft Excel for further analysis

2. **Set Up Microsoft Excel:**

   - Import the exported query results from Microsoft Access

   - Clean and organize the data as needed

3. **Set Up Power BI:**

   - Import data from Microsoft Excel

   - Use Power Query to clean and transform data

   - Create calculated columns and measures using DAX

   - Design and build the visual dashboard

## Conclusion

This project showcases the integration of database management and data visualization tools to provide comprehensive insights for a fictional cookie business. It highlights the capabilities of Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI in handling data-driven decision-making processes.