Introduction

Summary
If you own a business and believe that improving your processes and systems will benefit your bottom line, then you should consider having Business Systems Analysis performed for your business. The analysis and design process can be simple or extensive, depending on your business objectives, your intentions for a new system and your budget.

The process of Business Systems Analysis involves identifying problems, opportunities, and your business objectives as a first step. Your current system is then analyzed with these in mind and requirements for a revised system are collected. Findings and alternatives arising from the analysis are then presented to management for direction and decisions. A new system is designed based on the input of the decision makers. If required, a custom application is further detailed and developed, documented and tested. The new system is implemented and then evaluated by end users. Over time, ongoing maintenance is performed and upgrades are implemented.

What constitutes a Business System?
Analysis and design can be focused and brief
Investigate and identify problems, opportunities and objectives
Analyze current systems and document requirements
Present findings and alternatives
Designing the improved system
Developing, documenting and testing the custom application
Implementing, evaluating and maintaining the new system