Database software

[Candela]

Hey people.

At the moment I collect all the information about potential clients in an "Office Access" database I created and then do a mail merge with word when I do a mail out, which is about every week. I'm computer literate being in graphic design industry but I'm finding Access to be a bit of a pain, not having the time to learn it properly and its probably way more powerful than I need.

So my question is does anyone have any recommendations on a good easy to use software package for this kind of work ?

Thanks
Martin

[ray_223]

Hi Martin,

I think you you may be looking for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

Typing that into Google will give you 12.4 million results.

The first question to ask yourself is:
"Do you want web based or locally installed software?"

There are a number of free web based packages available (to install on your own hardware) - like SugarCRM and vtiger.
There are also a dozen or so popular web based packages you can use and pay a small subscription to use (or free for minimal use) - see ZoHo and sales force.

There is also software that you can download and use on your own desktop.

Also try doing a search for CRM on these forums for some previous threads discussing FS's opinions.

I'm afraid I have only expanded your questions more then giving you a specific answer

Good Luck

[Candela]

Thank Ray.

I've decided to give "Business Contact Manager" a try. For those that don't know it's part of Microsoft Outlook. I didn't even realise I had it until reading another thread on the topic yesterday.

First impressions aren't to bad, not perfect but better than what I was using before.


Martin