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Information is power. Having it helps you make better
business decisions and stay ahead of your competition. Whether your company is just starting out or is
well-established, the ability to store, manage and analyze data is extremely important to
its success.
Technicats.com creates custom database solutions for small businesses with
Microsoft Access 97 and Access 2000. A database created to conform to your company's
unique requirements enables you and your employees to work more efficiently while
providing options for viewing your data in brand new ways!
Access includes features such as forms for data entry, printed
reports and advanced query options for selecting specific records that meet criteria you
specify. Combined, these features add up to a very effective tool that can help your
business run smoother.
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Types of information about your organization that you might want to
track
include:
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Contacts
Sales and Orders
Service Calls
Inventory
Fixed Assets
and Depreciation
Employees and Labor Costs
Product Information and Pricing |
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Process -
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| Requirements |
The process of creating a custom
database can be very complex. Gathering information from you
regarding your needs, goals and overall budget for your project is the
initial step in designing your database.
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| Structure |
After assessing your requirements, we
develop the basic structure of your database. This refers to building the
tables that will hold your data and establishing the relationships (or links) that
ensure the integrity of the information being stored.
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| Interface |
Your database's interface is a collection of forms that
enable you and your users to navigate the application and complete
various tasks that must be performed. Examples of forms you might find in an asset
tracking database would include a main form for adding a new asset, one for adding asset
locations and another for entering details of the assets transactions. |
| Output |
The next step in the design process is
to define the queries and reports that will ultimately provide you with the
information you need. Detailed reports, charts and queries allow you
to analyze your data and assist you in making decisions about your
company's future. |
| Testing |
While we can test the basic
functionality of your project, the real test will come from you and your users. We
encourage thorough testing of the database immediately upon delivery. Using it in a
real world situation with live data will enable you to locate any problems with the
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| Maintenance |
Once "debugged", your
database should not require any maintenance from us. The users will maintain the tables and the data they contain. If after using the database for a
while, however, you find that you need features that were not included in the original
design (new reports, forms, etc.), we can add them for an additional charge. |
If you feel your company could benefit from a custom database solution,
contact us with the details. We'll provide information on
how we can help.
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