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Microsoft Access
As part of Microsoft's Office Suite of applications it is probably one of the
most widely known but certainly the most under utilised.
Its association with the storage of names and addresses -
customers, suppliers, for example is commonly understood but if this were its
only use then it could not deserve its accolade of being the most powerful.
The reason Access is so under utilised is because to make
it perform is difficult. Once its power is harnessed however, Access is
capable of existing as a key component at the very heart of virtually any
business.
So what could Access be doing for you? Specifically
it is impossible to say because Access is capable of such a wide spectrum of
tasks. The result of a carefully built Access application is speed,
efficiency, economy and profit. The surprising thing about Access is that
whilst skill, knowledge and experience are required in order to build an
application, the end user needs to know nothing about what is going on under the
bonnet in order to achieve maximum speed!
For those who have Access and are not using it, a business
advantage is surely being missed.
For those who have Access and are frustrated with the
result, careful further development will bring certain satisfaction.
How Access Services works:
- We meet to discuss and explore the project outline
- If an Access solution is recommended, a prototype
application is built to demonstrate the potential
- Only when the prototype is approved by the client is
there any financial commitment to the project
- The application is developed, the client being involved
at every stage
- Once complete, staff are trained in its use and the
system goes live
- Two to four weeks after installation, final tweaking
and adjustments are carried out
- The application, unless otherwise requested, is not
program protected which means that once handed over, the client may make
alterations himself if he so wishes
Some examples of business types and the databases they
use:
| CLIENTS |
DATABASE |
| Antiques retailer |
Sales and supplier records |
| Car distributor |
Customer details and activity records |
| Chiropodist |
Client appointment and treatment records |
| College |
Student attendance monitor |
| Electrical Contractor |
Complete Client
Management system |
| Farm |
Field management |
| Guest house |
Rooms reservations |
| International bottle manufacturer |
Order distribution to plant application |
| IT engineer |
Contract and Job sheet control |
| Jeweller |
Bespoke jewellery costing, stock control |
| Recruitment agency |
Temp contract and pay calculator |
| Restaurant |
Employee pay and holiday records |
| School |
Class organiser |
| Training company |
Tracks courses, bookings, invoices |
How much does it cost?
Well, as you would expect - it depends. But as a guide, a full bespoke
application would cost around £1,500 to £2,000. More if the database is
unusually complex, a lot less if you simply require some tweaking.
Contact us to discuss your needs and receive a quotation.
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