Hello. I am interested in making the record keeping software for you.
I would make the software in Java using Java Swing. I have used Java Swing to make many programs, so I am familiar with its peculiarities/characteristics. That, in addition to already having some button images made (new, open, save, save as, add, edit, and delete) because I have used them in my own software, will allow me to save development time and costs.
I can also make it so that you don't need to have Java installed in order to run the program, if you would like, by bundling Java with the program inside a regular Windows executable file. This does make the program's file larger, but it could be worth the benefit to you.
Another thing I can do is to allow you to export the records to Excel for easy printing. That would also mean you would get all the capabilities of Excel before you print, and you won't be limited by the capabilities of the program I make for you.
I do have a question about the project. What requirements do you have for the record keeping software? For example, do you need it to be able to print? I would use the Excel export feature I mentioned above for that. Do you need it to be pretty, or are functional and easy-to-use good enough?
Hope to hear from you soon. Regards,
Christopher Andrews (andrewscm)