[This information relates to original Figure 4 incarnation - please see new site for current service offerings and information.]
Figure 4 Enterprises Inc. creates databases and websites that improve business processes
by providing positive experiences for end users while also increasing productivity
of those managing information.
Figure 4 specializes in leveraging database and website technology to create
dynamic, data-driven websites that can be tailored to user needs while
being easier to keep current and accurate. And Figure 4 websites can easily be adapted
to changing user needs and owner capabilities as these evolve.
Figure 4 uses Microsoft Access to create rich, user-friendly databases tailored
to customer needs. This can be as a stand-alone productivity application or as part
of a data-driven website.
Clients are provided with a manual that clearly and concisely explains database
design and function.
- Time management database - organizes to-do list, tracks hours worked
on projects
- Project activity tracking - keeps track of team member activities and consolidates records for on-going project management and reporting
- Business opportunity digest - list of regional business opportunities
by industry, location, size, with key comparison and evaluation criteria
- Expense tracking - tracking of expenses by category with currency
exchange calculations and flexible reporting capabilities
- Organizational membership - membership list for national organization
with extensive filtering/reporting functions
Figure 4 designs websites with a premium on:
- usability: ensuring that customers find the website useful and
easy to use as well as being attractive
- adaptability: consistent application of design features that enhance
scalability and allow for quick site-wide changes
- durability: ability to stand up under uncontrollable conditions
experienced over the web, such as connection speed, screen size, and browser versions
Characteristics
- focus on critical content and avoidance of gratuitous graphics or other distracting
features
- ASP.NET server-side programming for dynamic content
- use of cascading style sheets for consistency and adaptability
- validated html code for durability
- well-documented code for ease of transfer
Figure 4 Enterprises specializes in ASP.NET web technology.
ASP.NET is Microsoft technology that facilitates the development
of rich, interactive websites. Technologies such as PHP are also popular,
and can be used if they are considered to better serve client needs.
Fees are based on agreed upon hourly, daily, or project rates, depending on size and complexity of the project.
In some cases, Figure 4 Enterprises Inc. may consider performance-based or profit-sharing arrangements
in exchange for services provided.
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