5 Reasons to Choose Arkware
Choosing a Microsoft Access support company can feel overwhelming at first. How do you know if the company has a firm understanding of MS Access and other database solutions? How can you be sure that the agency will take the time to understand your business and its...
read moreWhat are the Benefits to Working with an Access Support Company?
If you use Microsoft Access in your workplace, it’s almost certain that you can benefit from working with an Access support company such as Arkware. While it’s true that Access is an intuitive program that comes with plenty of self-help features, there are some things...
read moreHow Do I Use the Expression Builder in Access 2016?
Expressions are used in a variety of contexts on Access and can be compared to formulas in Excel. With the Expression Builder, you get easy access to the names of the fields and controls in your database as well as additional built-in functions that will help you...
read moreExcel vs Access: When is it Time to Switch?
Not all businesses are sure when it’s time to move to a database. Excel is a useful spreadsheet program that can meet the needs of many small businesses. Yet as their business grows, or they want more capabilities, it makes sense to jump to a database such as MS...
read moreWhat are Macros and How Do I Use Them?
Microsoft Access comes with a learning curve. It has a similar look and feel as other Microsoft Office products, so you should get used to the arrangement rather quickly. The next step is to learn the different terminology so that you can use the program effectively...
read moreTop 10 Reasons to Use Access and Excel Together
Did you know that Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel make the perfect team? It’s true! MS Access is a database and MS Excel is a spreadsheet. Even though they serve different purposes, the two work in tandem. As a matter of fact, when used together, Access and Excel...
read moreWhat’s New in Access 2016? Is it Worth Upgrading?
Microsoft Access 2016 hit the shelves earlier this year after waiting 3 long years from the previous version of Access 2013. Many people who use Access on a regular basis made the switch almost immediately, but others are still on the fence. If you’re one of them, we...
read moreWhat’s the Difference Between MS Access and SQL?
When you read about databases, Microsoft Access and SQL Server pop up quite often. What do these two databases have in common? How are they different? In this post, we are going to describe the differences between MS Access and SQL Server so that you have a better...
read moreHow to Choose the Right Database for Your Business
Choosing a database for your business isn’t always an easy decision, but it’s an important one! It’s best to get things right the first time around since it won’t be simple or cost effective to move to a different database later on. The good news is that databases...
read moreSigns that Your Database is No Longer Working for You
Wouldn’t it be nice if you received an alert when your database was no longer working for you? Unfortunately, it’s typically not so black-and-white when this happens. Rather, it’s more common to see signs that your database isn’t as functional as it once was, but you might not know when it’s time to make the switch.
In this post, we are going to explore some of the biggest signs that your database is no longer meeting your needs and why it’s probably time to upgrade to a more sophisticated program like Microsoft Access.
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