Microsoft Access

Capabilities

Access front-end with Access or SQL/Server back-end database
Time and Materials or Fixed Price (with a fixed scope of course)
Work is conducted off-site with detailed status reporting to justify time and cost

Controller perspective

End-User perspective

Technical Staff perspective

Several different proven "look and feel" Development Environments to minimize time and reduce costs
Common routines are already available for Menus, Lookup Tables, etc. - you don't pay for their development
Accurate estimates
On time, within budget - ask my references

Looks and works just like other standard Windows programs, particularly Windows Explorer and Microsoft Outlook.
Common look and feel for all windows - simplifies training
Rapid Application Prototyping lets you see results quickly
Each workstation has expert/novice mode ( Add, Change and Delete confirmation is on or off via the registry)
We can write our own reports using end-user tools like Crystal Reports!

Applications are Client/Server Architecture - shared database - local data is imported to the workstation where required
Very modular and uses predefined common routines - simplifies technical handover and in-house maintenance
Uses Active Data Objects (ADO) to simplify upsizing to full Visual Basic application, SQL/Server and Web Updates/Reporting if required
SQL/Server stored procedures used wherever possible
Libraries of proven, tested code available for re-use (data access code, imports, exports, etc.)