Hallett Independent advise and help with choosing the right computer systems & management databases for galleries and collectors. We can arrange for you to be set up with an appropriate software programme and you will receive full training and a support & maintenance service. www.artform.tv

Proper use of appropriate computer software can revolutionise gallery management. We advise on tailor-made packages for art dealers that include stock control and mailing list management, which automatically link all areas of your database including your stock records, mailings, invoices, consignments, reports, labels, lists, letters and faxes, and so on. Whenever you make a change in one place, it is automatically reflected in all other related parts of your data. The systems monitor your accounts, adapting to any currency and calculating exchange rates and applicable taxes. A built-in system allows you to enter a still or moving image of a work in your inventory in seconds. A good database that enables you to well-document your business or collection, is an invaluable tool in the event of a loss, and will always help speed up and simplify an insurance claim. And good record keeping is always seen in a favourable light by insurers!