Step 1: Initial Consultation
We will meet with you, either in person or over the phone, for a free initial consultation. At this meeting we will get an idea of the scope of the project, and give you a rough idea of how much it will cost.

Step 2: Create Project Specification
Experience has shown us that successful projects start with a clearly defined plan. We put in the time required up front to create a project specification that serves as a road map to the development of the project. This usually involves a number of on-site meetings, during which we discuss the purpose of the database, talk to the people who will be using it, gather samples of typical reports required, examine the business rules that will impact the way the database works, and other topics that may affect the design of the database. The project specification for a large project typically includes a project overview with file descriptions, E-R diagram, cost estimate, and timetable. For smaller projects, some of these items may not be necessary.

Step 3: Build and Review Cycle
After the project specification has been reviewed and approved, we are ready to begin building the database. We will keep you involved with our progress on a regular basis. Either through on-site meetings or demonstrations over the internet, we will show you work in progress to be sure that what we are building matches the project specification and your expectations. This build and review cycle, sometimes called iteration, is critical to success. It quickly reveals any issues that need to be addressed, and catches potential problems while they are still small and easy to fix.

Step 4: Test
Once the last build has been approved, we will begin testing. This can take a number of forms. For smaller projects, we may simply install the database, and keep in close contact with the users over a period of a few days. For larger projects, we may need to install the database in a test environment, and have a select group of employees use it. In any case, this phase includes having people use the system and report their feedback to us.

Step 5: Install and Train
Once testing is complete and any necessary modifications have been made, we install the final system and train the users.

Step 6: Ongoing support and maintenance

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