Advanced Database Systems Pty Ltd

www.advanceddatabase.com.au

1. Tell us about your business

Advanced Database Systems is a dedicated FileMaker Pro custom software development company with expert FileMaker Pro database developers to build the software you need for your business. FileMaker Pro is the #1 selling, award-winning, easy-to-use database software for Windows, Mac and the Web. It helps you manage people, projects, assets, events and much more. You can share this information with your colleagues using Macs, Windows or a mixture over your local network or the internet.

2. When and why did you start your business?

Started in 1995. Increased business need for a flexible, cost effective, rapid application development platform.

3. On a personal level, what have you achieved with of your business?

The satisfaction of having helped so many small, medium & corporate departments achieve far great productivity and efficiency gains through providing them with the tools to work smarter.

4. What are some of the challenges you’ve faced in growing your business?

Dealing with Information, Communication Technology departments in larger organisations, in terms of their acceptance of the software technology and the 'agile' development it provides. They have often felt threatened by the acceptance of this, by the business.

5. What activities have been successful in promoting your business?

Website SEO and good old fashioned word of mouth.

6. What activities were less successful for marketing your business?

Direct mail marketing and cold-calling in the early days...

7. Name your favourite thing about your business

We get to provide professional services to a broad cross-section of valued clients from very diverse industries.

8. Who or what other businesses or business people inspire you?

Any business that provides a service that genuinely makes a difference. The entrepreneurs that challenge the incumbents and keep them honest. For example, Richard Branson and the Virgin Group.

9. What are your plans for the future of your business?

To continue to provide quality professional services through a growing number of dedicated and talented FileMaker software developers on staff.

10. Share your best business tip with our readers.

To be open and honest with your clients from the onset and COMMUNICATE frequently.

Visit us at: www.advanceddatabase.com.au