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ARTICLES
When do I need a database for my business?
All my data in one place This is the key one – almost all business have too many spreadsheets, many of which contain the same data repeatedly. You often can’t easily tell which one is the latest, or when one has been updated, and so on. The relevant bit of […]
A scoring system for the cleanliness of your data
Most businesses have a database that is used to keep in touch with former customers or prospects, and it might be in a CRM system or it might be a bespoke database of some sort. But how do you know how accurate it is, and what the quality of the […]
Dealing with “Outliers” in decision-making
I suppose it’s a bit of an unwritten rule that we shouldn’t mix business and politics in a blog like this. I’m going to break that rule now because I am going to use a political example to illustrate the key points I want to make, so I hope you […]
TESTIMONIALS
The knowledge that David has stood out most. First he had to get to grips with what we already had in place before he could work out the best way to go forward with a new system.
John Rose – Barnet Window Company Limited
I worked with David on the development of a Sales Order Processing system. He was an invaluable contact to have, combining a very detailed knowledge of all aspects of the business along with tremendous enthusiasm to embrace new technologies and a willingness to get hands-on when needed to.
Stephen Fahey – ABI Solutions
I’d just like to thank David Hardstaff for the wonderful assistance he’s offered. A pleasure to work with and as steady a pair of hands as you could hope to find. Excellent
Anonymous Client
I’m not a database expert. David is, and has — on more than one occasion — proven to be exceptionally helpful, by being there to assist when so few others would. David is amongst a select group of people I would consider invaluable. A bit like a Stephen Fry of the IT world, but without the book deals and the TV shows.
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