When it comes to report design and creation, you are spoiled for choice. You can choose from a plethora of tools such as Microsoft Access Reports, Crystal Reports and Microsoft SSRS Reports.
There are times however when these tools are too heavy and too time consuming to just, say, send SQL query results to email.
There are ways to do this that may not involve the full blown report designer such as using SQL Server’s stored procedures such as “sp_send_dbmail” however your output formats are limited and most users do not have the right access to their database systems.
Cash flow and good customer service are the life line of any business. One of the challenges that any growing business faces is how to respond in a timely manner to events such as new orders (send out invoices/receipts) or new support tickets. With limited human and financial resources, small to medium enterprises have to be smart in how they can effectively compete with the bigger boys out there.