Mayer Consulting Services Ltd.

The life of a small business owner is a juggling act. Between managing people, projects and paperwork, you’re bound to be a stress case. Intuit’s QuickBase is one resource that can help you pull it all together.  

QuickBase has pre-generated templates and applications that break down complicated and overwhelming projects into doable tasks. Instead of wasting time chasing down status updates and consolidating spreadsheets, QuickBase lets you create a database where you can see the status of all your tasks and projects in one place. QuickBase is loaded with features that help you get work done correctly and on-time. Color code urgent tasks so that your team can prioritize and important steps don’t get overlooked. Get automated reports, e-mail alerts and reminders so that wok gets done on a timely basis. Team members can access the database at anytime to update or edit any of the tasks. QuickBase requires no programming. Intuit claims that anyone who has advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications can change, add or remove features in a snap. For some small businesses, QuickBase’s price tag may seem a little out of reach. There are other project management database’s out there that are less expensive, but just remember, you pay for what you get. Businesses willing to spend the extra cash on QuickBase will get a truly comprehensive and easy to use system.

While everything has its flaws, QuickBase’s are minimal. The most common complaint is with the charting feature. Reportedly, when trying to chart large data ranges, users receive an obscure error that warns of too many “subdivisions.” Once more precise data filters are added, charts function normally. QuickBase’s help system is not so helpful either. But many users applaud QuickBase user forums, where you’re likely to get a quick and accurate answer from the developers or other users.

• No software to install.
• User management dashboard.
• Ready-made application templates.
• Share applications.
• Access from any Web browser anytime.
• Build templates.
• No programming required.
• Interactive tables, timelines, charts and calendars.