DATABASES

A database is basically a collection of separate pieces of information which are usually related to each other in some way. A customer address book, for example, is a database as is a set of stock control index cards.

The power of modern databases lies with the amount and range of information which they can hold - and the way in which they can manipulate that information. Databases are not limited to storing textual data but can handle such things as pictures, video and sound.

If you are in business then you will already make use of a database in one form or another. You will need to keep track of such things as stock, customer information, orders, suppliers and perhaps staff details.

A computerised database can bring together all of the information which is essential for the  running of your business. Not only will it eliminate many repetitive manual tasks, it will also give you easy access to all of your data.

A well designed database is the key to the efficient administration of any business and allows you to be on top of things in a way which simply cannot be achieved with a manual system.