Need a database that I can use for a consignment store

[pam say]

Hello I am trying to figure out which database to use. Is it easier to start
from scratcha nd deisgn one or does a template help. If so, where are the
templates related to retail store. ie inventory, consignee tracting, pay
outs, and plug in for online store..

 

[Duane Hookom]

If you are new to development, you should really consider purchasing an
application that does most of what you want. At the very least, you should
find a good template and possibly a quality contract developer.

 

[Daniel Pineault]

Duane is right (no surprise there)!

Don't get me wrong, with time you could learn to create your own system.
The problem being it would not incorporate functionalities that a
professional developer would, no doubt, incorporate to facilitate your work.
As such, you would most probably be frustrated with the tool you would
develop on your own or you would be the only person in the organisation that
could truly work with it (this has been the case of countless charities I
have helped).

You are much better of either buying a tool that does what you need or hire
a professional to create one from scratch. In my experience, most often than
not, you are better to hire a professional and start from scratch as it is
hard to find an existing piece of software that does everything you need.

As for templates, there are lots on-line. You could start by taking a look
at:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT101527321033.aspx?av=ZAC
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Hope this helps,

Daniel Pineault
http://www.cardaconsultants.com/
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[Monkey Butler]

Hello I am trying to figure out which database to use. Is it easier to start
from scratcha nd deisgn one or does a template help. If so, where are the
templates related to retail store. ie inventory, consignee tracting, pay
outs, and plug in for online store..

I doubt there is any template that will include all of the above
requirements. If the online store "plug in" is a major requirement
then you might approach this from a different angle and look for
shopping cart software that you could leverage to run your store.
There are quite a few free packages out there but one that I have used
is called VP-ASP.which runs on an Access database. There are too many
variables to go into here but I do believe that you could configure
this software to do what you have specified above. At the very least
by looking at the database it will give you some idea of the scope of
the project if you do decide to start from scratch.