Technology Solutions and Resources for Small Business

Recent Posts What Will Become of MySQL Under Oracle Control?  Friday, May 8, 2009 Oracle has purchased Sun and, with it, the MySQL database server. This raises questions about the future of MySQL. Some fear that under Oracle, MySQL will be squashed. However, before you get too concerned consider the points in this post. Read More » 5 Reasons Every Small Business Should Have a Data Warehouse  Wednesday, May 6, 2009 As a developer of database and other IT solutions for small business, it will come as no surprise that I am a big advocate of the data warehouse. Data warehouse projects account for more than 50% of my business. That is because data warehouses offer a variety of benefits that provide real value to small business. This post describes some of the best reasons for implementing one. Read More » The 3 Best Ways to Improve Computer Performance  Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009 In response to a reader question, I identify the most effective techniques to improving your computer's performance. Read More » See more articles from the Blog »

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Free Resources for Small Business

Use these free resources to help run your business, professional practice or home office effectively, efficiently and profitably.

• Free Software Catalog - Discover the best and most useful freeware, open source software and online services.  Highly Recommended, Recent Updates, More »
• Small Business Marketplace - Find great values and discover useful products and services from top merchants.  Current Deals, Web Hosting Guide, Memory Upgrade Advisor, More »
• The Blog - Get advice, tips and other updates.  How To, Business Solutions, Product Reviews, Performance Tips, More »
• Open Projects - Download open source software tools developed by GARA Systems.  Bookmarkify, Amazonify, Googmonify.
• News Reader - Stay up to date on the latest Small Business and Technology headlines.  ZDNet, CNNMoney, Wall Street Journal, More »

Consulting and Technology Services for Small Business

GARA Systems offers comprehensive Information Management Solutions and IT Services to select group of clients.  I specialize in providing services to organizations with limited in-house IT resources.

• Custom Software Development - Software engineering and application development services that are designed to provide your organization with a stable and robust software platform that improves data reliability, maximizes employee productivity and supports management decision-making.  More Info »
• Software and Technology Consulting - Well founded advice, based on an analysis of your situation and requirements, that help you maximize the return on your technology investment. More Info »
• Network and Platform Services - GARA Systems provides services to design, configure and install your network and information management platform. More Info »
• Training - GARA Systems offers a variety of training options that help you maximize your staff's productivity.  I have many years of IT training and teaching experience.  More Info »
• Professionally Managed Hosting - Web and IT hosting services provided for and managed by GARA Systems. More Info »

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