Database Design Record keeping is essential for all companies whatever their size. The purchase of a sophisticated database to store employee information is an unnecessary expense when there are small numbers of staff. Turn key systems are now available at low cost but still may need customising. Expertise is available to: • Decide whether an existing commercial system meets company needs • Define required information for employees and recruitment • Design Access databases • Design and write management reports • Train staff in designing, maintaining and using the systems • Update existing databases • Install software