If an Excel spreadsheet or Access database is unreliable, hard to maintain, or no longer fits your needs, you’re in the right place. I help businesses fix, extend, and build practical database solutions using existing systems or custom development when needed.
Common Situations I Help With
Our comprehensive suite of professional services caters to a diverse clientele, ranging from homeowners to commercial developers.
Legacy Access Databases
Did you inherit an old Access database from a developer who is no longer around? Do you need data extracted or the database updated to work with Microsoft 365?
New or Replacement Access Applications
Are spreadsheets no longer enough, but off-the-shelf software feels like overkill? Microsoft Access can be used to build tailored Windows applications that automate data and workflows around your specific needs.
Messy or Inconsistent Data
Is your data hard to read, import, or trust? Do you have a column with the same state spelled five different ways? Issues like duplicate values, inconsistent formatting, or mismatched entries can make reporting unreliable and day-to-day work frustrating.
Overgrown or Fragile Excel Spreadsheets
Is managing Excel spreadsheets taking more time than the work itself? As projects grow to include multiple tables and dependencies, Excel files can become difficult to maintain, often signaling the need for a more structured approach.
Reports and Data Analysis
Do you struggle to see clear summaries of invoices, inventory, or time data? When information isn’t easy to visualize, it’s hard to make confident decisions.
SQL Server Back End Design
Has your data grown to the point where performance is becoming an issue? Larger data sets often benefit from moving data storage to SQL Server while keeping existing tools and apps in place.
I help businesses resolve issues like these and others related to Access, Excel, and SQL Server systems. I have over 10 years of experience developing in Microsoft Access and more than 7 years working with SQL Server, including six years at an Access consulting firm working directly with client systems. I’ve worked with nearly every version of Access and Excel going back to Access 97.
When systems get in the way of day-to-day work, they cost time and attention. If you’re dealing with inherited databases, unreliable spreadsheets, or systems that no longer fit how your business operates, I can help you get your data back into a reliable, usable state.