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Based in Ballito. Built for businesses everywhere.

Illuminate your data.
Simplify your decisions.

Every morning you should know exactly how your business performed yesterday. Which products are selling, where costs are creeping, what needs attention today. We build that system for you, automatically. From Ballito to anywhere in the world.

Daily
Automated data refresh
straight to your dashboard
Zero
Spreadsheets required
from you, ever
30min
Free discovery session
no obligation, no pitch

What we do

We turn your raw data into
decisions you can act on

Most small business owners are sitting on more data than they realise. POS systems, accounting software, spreadsheets, all of it unconnected. We build the bridge.

Data pipeline setup

We connect your POS system, accounting software, and other data sources into one automated pipeline. Your data flows in daily without you lifting a finger.

Dashboard design and build

We design dashboards around the questions you actually ask every day, not generic charts. Up to 5 pages per dashboard, built for clarity on any device.

Daily automated insights

Once live, your dashboard refreshes automatically every day. You open it each morning and your numbers are already there, current and ready to act on.

Monthly strategy session

Once a month we sit down with you and walk through what the data showed. What changed, what is trending, and what your next move should be.

Pipeline monitoring

We watch your data pipelines continuously. If a connection breaks or data looks wrong, we catch it and fix it before you notice anything is off.

On-demand questions

Need a quick answer between sessions? Send us your question. We respond within 24 hours on weekdays with a clear, data-backed answer for your business.

Why choose us

The same clarity large corporations
have. Built for your business.

Most analytics firms are built for enterprise. We are built specifically for owner-operated businesses who want real answers, not dashboards that collect dust. Based in Ballito, we work with clients locally and remotely across South Africa and beyond.

01

Clarity you can trust

We do not build pretty dashboards and walk away. We make sure the numbers are correct, the metrics are meaningful, and the story your data tells is one you can act on with confidence every single day.

02

A partner, not a vendor

When you work with Luma you are not buying software. You are getting someone who understands your business, watches your numbers, and is invested in your growth. We treat your business like our own.

03

Built for your industry

Generic dashboards answer generic questions. We build for your specific business, whether that is a restaurant tracking margin per menu item, a retailer watching stock turn, or a medical practice monitoring patient flow.

04

Priced for small business

Enterprise analytics costs enterprise money. Our model is transparent, modular, and built so that a small business owner on the North Coast can afford the same quality of insight as a company ten times their size.

About Luma Analytics

We exist because small businesses deserve better than spreadsheets.

Most small business owners on the North Coast are making big decisions, staff changes, menu adjustments, supplier switches, based on gut feel or a spreadsheet they updated last week.

Luma Analytics was founded to close that gap. We believe every owner-operated business deserves the same level of data clarity that large corporations take for granted, without the complexity, the corporate jargon, or the price tag that comes with it. We work with clients in Ballito, across South Africa, and remotely anywhere in the world.

We are based in Ballito on the North Coast of South Africa, and we work with clients locally and remotely. Whether you are around the corner or on the other side of the world, we connect your data, build your dashboard, and deliver insights to you daily.

Start with a free discovery session

Outcomes over outputs

We are not here to build pretty reports. We are here to help you make better decisions. The dashboard is just the tool. The outcome is what matters.

Radical transparency

Our pricing is modular and visible. You know exactly what you are paying for before we start. No hidden costs, no scope creep, no surprises.

Local presence, real commitment

We are not a faceless platform. We are a Ballito-based consultancy. When you book a call, you speak to the person who will actually build your dashboard.

Automation first

Manual work is the enemy of good reporting. Everything we build is designed to run automatically, so your data is always current without any effort from your side.

How it works

From first conversation to
live dashboard in weeks, not months.

A clear, structured process with no surprises. You know exactly what happens at each step and what to expect before we begin.

01
Week 1

Free Data Discovery Session

A relaxed 30-minute conversation. We map the systems you use, how you currently track your numbers, and the questions you cannot currently answer about your business. No jargon, no pitch. Just clarity on what is possible.

02
Week 1

Scope and proposal

Based on the discovery session, we send you a clear written scope, exactly what we will build, which data sources we will connect, and the total cost. No work starts until you have agreed to every line.

03
Weeks 2 to 3

Build and pipeline setup

We connect your data sources, build the automated pipeline, and design your dashboard pages around the decisions that matter most in your business. You get a preview before anything goes live.

04
Week 3

Handover and training

We walk you through your live dashboard together. How to read it, how to use the filters, and what each metric is telling you. You leave the session confident, not confused.

05
Ongoing

Daily insights, monthly sessions

Your dashboard refreshes automatically every day. Once a month we review the past 30 days together, identify what the data is telling you, and align on what to act on next. Your numbers are always working for you.

Pricing

Build exactly what you need.
Pay for exactly what you use.

No rigid packages. No paying for features you do not need. Every engagement starts with a base dashboard and grows based on your business. Transparent pricing, no surprises.

Base dashboard

R8,000 once-off build

Every engagement starts here. One dashboard, fully built and automated, ready to deliver insights from day one.

  • 3 pages designed around your business questions
  • 1 data source connected and automated
  • 1 Power BI licence included at no extra cost
  • Maximum 5 pages per dashboard
  • Testing, training, and full handover included

Monthly retainer

R2,000 /month per dashboard
  • Daily automated data refresh
  • Pipeline monitoring and maintenance
  • 1-hour monthly review call and summary
  • 3 ad-hoc questions per month via WhatsApp or email
  • Responded to within 24 hours on weekdays

Add exactly what you need

Additional page

R2,000 once-off. No extra monthly cost. Up to a maximum of 5 pages per dashboard.

Additional data source

R2,000 once-off to connect and build. Plus R1,000 added to monthly retainer to monitor and maintain.

Additional Power BI licence

Cost price plus 20% for admin and management. Added to your monthly retainer.

Additional support

Anything beyond the retainer scope is discussed and quoted transparently before any work begins.

Example: Two-location restaurant

2 dashboards (3 pages each)R16,000
1 extra page on Dashboard 1R2,000
1 extra data sourceR2,000
Total buildR20,000
Monthly retainerR5,000/mo

Not sure what you need?

Book a free 30-minute discovery session and we will tell you exactly what makes sense for your business, before you spend a rand.

Book a free call

Live dashboards

This is what your data
could look like tomorrow.

These are real, interactive dashboards built on simulated business data. Click through the pages, use the filters, and see exactly what we deliver.

Restaurant Dashboard
Estate Agent Dashboard
Restaurant Dashboard Live demo
Estate Agent Dashboard Live demo

Get in touch

Book your free
Data Discovery Session

Thirty minutes. No obligation. No pitch. Just an honest conversation about your business, your data, and what we could build together. You will leave with clarity on what is possible, even if you decide not to proceed.

Phone / WhatsApp

083 436 9104

Location

Ballito, South Africa. Remote-friendly worldwide.

Our promise: We respond to every enquiry within one business day. The discovery session is completely free with no obligation. If we are not the right fit for your business, we will tell you honestly.