Computers

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS PREPARATION Assess current work processing usage. Review present bookkeeping/accounting systems. Project future needs for 5 years (sales growth, staff, growth, customer growth). Perform cost benefit analysis for single-user vs. network & decide in advance. Store daily system backup with off-site storage facility. CHOOSING A VENDOR Call the manufacturers & ask for their recommendations/experiences with local dealers Be sure company offers & supports service agreements. Ensure that LAN's as part of hardware & software package do not drive price up unreasonably. Choose company that offers training programs for your employees as part of package. Check references of similar firms. CHECKLIST   DAYS BEFORE MOVE   Establish current usage & Future needs. 120 Contact companies for interviews. 120 Contact manufacturers for references. 90 Check references of similar firms. 90 Decide on company. 90 Get specific proposals from vendor. 60 Decide on proposals. -1 Schedule training session. -3 Review service agreement for adequacy. -180