While there can be many variations to the following process,
we have found our typical new-database projects follow development steps listed
below
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During our initial discussion we will try to get a general
understanding of the scope of the database. We will ask about the number
of users, data security requirements, remote users, your computer network.
We should be able to provide you with a broad estimate of the cost of the
database. Note that we try to error on the high side.
There will be work required on your part. If you
don't have time to spend developing the specifications for the database (with
us) then please don't contact us. Too many potential clients find that
they don't have the time or patience to respond to our requests for
information.
We will request from you:
An outline of the key functions of the database
A discussion of the workflow as it relates to the
database
Highlight of any special requirements such as connection
to QuickBooks, web sites, internal/external databases, spreadsheet
import/export.
A list of reports with a brief description
Finally we will request a listing of each data field in
the database.
Will contact you to discuss the requirements and will then
provide you with a fixed price quote and estimated timing for the project.
We will usually create the relational table design and then review this with
you.
At this point we can provide a fixed price quote for the
project.
A typical Access project (3-10 days) will often be broken down into several deliverables. If you authorize us to start then we will develop and deliver the 1st deliverable.
After some re-working and fine tuning of the first deliverable, based on your input, you may accept this work product at which time we expect payment for time spent to date. If you are not satisfied with this deliverable then no payment is required and the project will stop.
Upon your approval we will continue to develop the next deliverable of the project.
After the project is completed we will fix any programming errors at no charge for one full year.
Technical support will be provided for one full year free of charge after development is complete.
