So many businesses have their own internal needs for tracking information and managing their own brand of chaos.   Even though the world is saturated with different software, it seems there is never that “perfect” solution for what we need.  What you don’t know, is that there is a piece of software you can use to make your own “perfect” solution.

FileMaker, a long-time database software developer, has two products you should know about.  FileMaker Pro, which has been around for a long time, is a powerful visual-database creator like Microsoft Access.  It is a little advanced, but easily picked up and learned by anyone even remotely technology-savvy.

The other product, which is still very new, is Bento.  Bento is a drag-and-drop, dead easy, database maker.  It allows you to create your own database and visual interface with the easy of an iLife program like iTunes and iPhoto.  Bento can be taught to just about anyone, and is very fun to use.

Most internal software needs in business are just custom-database solutions.  For those needs, using the right FileMaker product can help you save a fortune over hiring a software firm to build you an application from scratch.  It also saves you from being married to the firm that designs your software.  While not for everyone, if you are a business owner with a need for custom software, give FileMaker a look.

FileMaker: http://www.filemaker.com/

Bento: http://www.filemaker.com/bento/

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