We automate workflow and other processes using powerful but simple and cost effective customized software tools.
This assures that your investment is protected by being able to migrate to other platforms if the need arises. We can "clean up" existing spreadsheets (don't worry, you aren't the only one trying to run a business by moving numbers around a spread sheet) and take them to the next level with Microsoft Access.Spreadsheets are powerful tools, but they are not customized for maximum efficiency and they do not evolve with your business. Microsoft Excel was never designed to do all that a database can offer which is why they make a program called Access. Access is only provided in the professional version of MS Office because, for most users, it is far too complex and not very intuitive. It's a commons step for a lot of businesses to start using spreadsheets as a solution to their paperless needs. Sooner or later, managing multiple spreadsheets across a network will lead to loss of important data and equally important, loss of productivity by taking valuable time from skilled employees who should not have to deal with the "daily grind" of crunching numbers and running macros just to get a simple task completed. To be human is to err, which is risky business when their is no way to force good data entry practices and protect against typos.
A spreadsheet is hard to automate with sophisticated programming.
Someone is often responsible to generate company reports by moving data around or using mail-merge.
A spreadsheet offers no data integrity.
Try sorting a single column some time and watch as your data gets scrambled. Our custom databases can enforce rules on data such as "for this field, only allow one of these values to be entered".
Spreadsheets are a good tool to build a prototype of how you run your business.
But you should quickly consider moving to a custom database to keep your data safe and orderly. Converting a project from a spreadsheet to a custom database can be a simple and easy process, provided you do so early.
We make your business more efficient.
We make the computer do all of those repetitive, boring, paper and data shuffling jobs that are keeping your skilled employees from doing what they do best. If you are a "non-technical" type, don't worry. Many of our clients are still using paper systems. We won't overload and push you, though we may suggest a few gentle nudges if they are necessary to get where you want to go.
The Process of what we do: The only things you need before calling us is an idea of what problem you want to solve and any research you care to do about existing products that might serve your needs. We don't sell software, we create it. If we know of existing solutions, we will suggest you try those first. You do not need to have a plan for how to solve the problem. We can help develop that with you.
We support what we deliver.
and have done so for the past 15 years. Some clients only need us to make adjustments every few years. We take care of our customers. Most all of our business is by word-of-mouth, and most all of our customers are very happy with what we have done for them. We have enough broad experience to understand what you will likely need well into the future, whether it is ISO certification, auto identification (such as barcodes) or factory floor entry stations, we have the solutions to make your business more efficient.