We follow a phased approach: stabilize first by repairing corruption, slow queries, and broken VBA; enhance next with new forms, reports, and automation your team requests; migrate to SQL Server only when user count, data volume, or concurrency justifies it. Honest scoping means we recommend Excel or SaaS when Access is not the right fit.

Yes. Integration bridges are a core solution type — staging tables for API imports, linked SQL Server backends, automated Excel exports via DoCmd.TransferSpreadsheet, and Outlook email delivery for scheduled reports. We confirm data flow direction, sync frequency, and error handling during discovery before quoting the integration work.

Focused workflow or reporting solutions often take three to six weeks. Multi-department systems with integrations, role-based security, and VBA automation typically run eight to fourteen weeks. Every project starts with a discovery call at $90/hr and a written scope document with milestones so you approve timeline and cost before development begins.

Yes. Every solution includes role-based user guides, quick-reference cards for each department, and a live handoff session walking staff through their screens. We document object naming, backup procedures, and rollback steps so your team is not dependent on us for routine daily operations after go-live — though retainers remain available for enhancements.