Why FileMaker Pro?
If you’re reading this book, you’ve already decided to use a computer database instead of the mulched-up tree variety. Choosing a database program from the many options on the market is overwhelming. Some are enormously powerful but take years to learn how to use. Others are easy to get started with but don’t offer much help when you’re ready to incorporate some more advanced features. Here are a few reasons why FileMaker Pro is a great choice for most folks:
FileMaker Pro is the ease-of-use champion. While other programs use funny words like query, join, and alias, FileMaker Pro uses simple concepts like find, sort, and connect. FileMaker is designed from the ground up for non-technical people who have a real job to do. It’s designed to let you get in, get your database built, and get back to work.
FileMaker Pro can do almost anything. Some other database programs are simple to use, but they’re just plain simple, too—they can’t do the kinds of things most businesses need to do. FileMaker Pro, despite its focus on ease of use, is very powerful. It can handle large amounts of data. It lets lots of people on different computers share data (even at different locations around the world). It even meets the needs of bigger companies, like integrating with high-end systems. And it’s adaptable enough to solve most problems. If your home-based crafting business is taking off, and you need to figure out how much it costs you to create your top-selling items, FileMaker can ...