This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Doug, this subject has been covered in the past, but I will offer my own = experiences with you. I started out on Excel..it was an easy way to get started..as my = business grew, I knew I had to expand to a 'real' database. I bought Ken Hale's Piano DB97..it is set up really nicely so you can = get up to speed rather quickly with it..I, for one, am always fooling = with the layout and the general design of it, but for something 'out of = the box' set up for technicians, it's been a real Godsend for me...a = 'search' on the 'net for Piano DB97 will bring you right to the site. I = have written to Ken on a couple of occasions asking questions..he's very = responsive and gives clear and articulate explainations..it would be a = good idea if you had a basic knowledge of MS Access..it's based in that = software...if it's any help or re-assurance to you, I am a "proud" owner = of "Access For Dummies"! I use Quicken to keep track of my finances..I believe DB97 has this = capability(not really sure)...QuickBooks seems to be more = 'popular'..I've personally never used it..Quicken is pretty simple to = use and suits my needs just fine. I suggest you get familiar with MS Word, also..there's a few basic = 'wizards' in this program that will help you look very = professional...like..Business Envelopes..Business Letterhead, etc. .. I = make my Business Cards using MS Publisher..very simple to use. Roo(k) ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/1e/c8/cf/dd/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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