hmm, there isn't much information here, but it sounds like the DB isn't the problem. I would look at the code and try to see where it is going slow and see if that is the problem.
If it is an issue with the ODBC/ADO stuff then I dunno

sorry.
If it was the db causing issues then you could look at building indexes depending on what you are trying to do. But with only 15000 records (I am assuming that is what you meant) then I don't think that is your problem.
good luck!