Databases For Fun And Profit
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The Book
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Get your micro to earn its keep!

Have you ever wanted to get your computer to organise your
life better, make you richer, take over the drudgery and
give you more free time? This book will show you how.

Designed for those who want to do their own programming, this
first step to getting your micro to do something useful
provides a sound, easy-to-understand introduction to data
processing. Clear explanations accompany useful routines,
written in BASIC, which may be included into your own
programs. The book features example system designs
useful for both home and business use, which you can combine
or expand to suit yourself.

Examples include a computerised:

1. Name and Addresses System - for mailing lists for letters to clients, prospective customers, birthdays, Christmas cards, debtors, etc.

2. Catalogue/Index System - for arranging any information in order; a computerised filing system, for product catalogues, indexing for authors, recipes, collections and many other possibilities.

3. Diary System - for social functions, business appointments, time-recording, etc.

4. Stock Control - invaluable whether you are a jobbing builder, own a supermarket or just a home freezer.

5. Bank Account/Budgeting System - shows your exact, up-to-the-minute financial situation.

6. Debtors List/Sale/Purchase Ledger - for organising the chore of sending out invoices and reminders at different stages automatically and as frequently as you like. May be used for VAT returns. Will save the small businessman a fortune!

7. Payroll System - for automatic calculation of tax, overtime, national insurance, etc.



The Author
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Nigel Freestone worked for many years in electronics and computing with the Ministry of Defence. He is a regular contributor to Electronics and Computing Monthly. He is also Systems Development Manager for a well-known company in London.