vb.net application sql database project

This task is for working on existing sales/inventory software built in vb.net using a sql server 2005 database. the software works and is being used. This bid should be on the task of enhancing the way it gets data from the database. The way it's now is no good. it loads all data at the start of the application which takes too long and keeps on refreshing the data in the app. We need to take off the load to make the app faster. also needed is optimizing the database (indexes, views etc) to work better. You need to have experience with Dev Express components (mainly grids & reports), it's used a lot in the app. The goal of this bid is not only for this. We need someone willing to create a long term relationship for this project... ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables): a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). * * *This broadcast message was sent to all bidders on Tuesday Jul 8, 2008 10:49:55 PM: Hi. The data loading issue bidder selection is still pending. There is another thing we need urgently now is soem modifications to our pocket pc application (works with same data as the other application). We are using this component [login to view URL] in our development. Please let me know if you have interest and ability for this type of work and you can place a bid based on this or ask for more details. We need coders willing to work on onging basis. ## Platform Windows