Creating custom reports for your .NET applications does not have to be difficult or time consuming. The goal of this article was to show how easy it is to create reports using Crystal Reports. Although the examples in this article are basic, Crystal Reports can be used to create very complex and advanced reporting suites to fit the need of almost all industries.  It’s a proven fact that managers love reports, so if you are looking for a way to get into their good graces, creating a well thought-out reporting suite may just get you that promotion that you have been looking for.