In the potential absence of an information manager/data analyst, this technical note provides guidance in how to set up a simple database suitable for storing small amounts of data as may be generated by a rapid assessment with relatively small sample sizes. It is aimed at supporting non-specialists in information management with a working knowledge of spreadsheet applications to set up a suitable structure rapidly which will support analysis. The document uses an example questionnaire and database used for the Joint Rapid Assessment for Northern Syria (JRANS).