So glad you are creating this Michele – very excited!

Here’s my vote:

1) F
2) B
3) D

Can’t wait to see it!!

1. F
2. B
3. E

I like those three the best because they are not stuffy and all business like. I realize that this is a serious organizer, but it doesn’t have to be boring which I’m sure I isn’t since I have your other ones and they are fun.

I particularly like f because that is how I work often. At home, very comfy, but yet I’m working and I do take my business seriously.

I can’t wait to see this newest organizer. Love all your work.

Hi Michele

I like

1. D
2. F
3. C

I’m interested to see which you go with.

Angie

B
C
F

I think these would be most appropriate for a product aimed at small/home based businesses.

Good Morning, from sunny West Palm Beach, FL, USA.

I’m on #2 of the big 52 organized missions, thanks to you. It is fun. As for the covers? Here are my choices:

1. A = growth
2. F = I can tell she is working from home.
3. D= Yep, my income is taking that direction

Thanks, can’t wait to see the results.

1. A
2. D
3. B

Mainly because A and D don’t show images of people. Think of the principle of staging a home for sale – you have to remove pictures of yourself, so that a buyer can “picture” themselves in the home.

Same thing here – you want as many people as possible to identify with the image. I don’t identify with C because that’s not my business niche, and many home & small businesses don’t look like that either (it’s very high-powered/corporate).

F is a woman, which I do identify with, but potential male clients and more traditional office managers won’t because of the setting and tone (it looks like a mom at home or a woman running a casual, home-based business).

E looks WAY too casual – like a fun evening at home, not work-related at all.

B is ok, but maybe not serious enough; it’s too cutesy. There’s other art out there that can achieve the same effect and look more artsy than cutesy. (If was more artsy, I’d probably vote for B first.)

That’s why I like A and D the best – no faces for people to *not* identify with, and they both symbolize growth, which is what you’re trying to help people do with their business.

Good luck!

I would pick the covers in this order:

1. B
2. D
3. F

Great site! Love to see what you end up picking.
Colleen

1. B: The colors captured my attention and make me want to open it to see what’s inside. It’s not too cutesy and will appeal to both men and women. It’s contemporary, fresh, and seemed more energetic to me than the others.

2. A: I like this one because usually one associates growth with business. This cover made me feel like the information contained in the organizer would be helpful in starting and growing my business. Again, it made me want to look inside the organizer and start using it.

3. E: I felt this one appealed to both men and women equally. Unlike ‘C’, it’s more middle of the road. I think your target audience (e.g. solo biz owners, home biz owners) will be able to relate to this cover instead of professionals in business suits.

As someone who is embarking on starting a biz, I’m excited to see what you’ve come up with!

1. F-once you are organized you will be relaxed.

2. A-You HAVE to be organized in order to grow your business.

3. C-As an entrepreneur you are always collaborating and/or brainstorming with someone or a group.

1) B
2) D
3) F

1. F – I have a home-based business and this makes me think of myself when working at my desk.

2. C – Makes me think this organizer would work for both male & female.

3. A – Growth! So important in a business!

Here is my info:
B – The characters! They decrease the natural “fear”, when you think/talk about organization.
A – The tree image! Because it represents that we will growth in knowledge, same as a tree does.
F – Woman image! Because woman organize more than just business, we organize our families lifes, jobs, ourselfs, etc.

1. C – Gives your company the look that you are professional and growth of your business is ascertained
2. B – The characters remind me of a President; Secretary; Office Manager and Accountant. A well organized leadership team that is ready, willing and able to do what it takes to grow your business.
3. D – Walk the books of knowledge to the top and your company has grown to make the Forbes List.

1. A – Growth
2. B – Team

I didn’t really like and/or connect with the other options. C & D seemed too corporate, while E & F seemed too casual.

1,a, Small businesses are all about growth
2 e.looks like what is popular on the market
3. ditto for f these are all about do it yourselfers at home where most businesses seem to be these days. Don’t know the stats but you could check online.

1. A
2. C
3. F

My ranking is based on what I as a professional asset manager would take an interest in reading if this publication came across my desk. I get a lot of publications and, as shallow as it seems, much of what I decide to read is based upon presentation and the “teaser” comments on the cover about the content. If it doesn’t speak to me as professional, interesting and useful at a quick glace of it goes in the round file. You only have so much time to research new and interesting material and I’m afraid it often boils down to the package.
Good luck to you!

1. F – She looks like a professional, but in the comfort of her home.
2. E. – Again , the home atmosphere.
3. B – Fun but also professional.

Great Job.. They all look great…

What did I see? First impressions!

1. C … Collaborative … teamwork
2. B … Spirited, energy
3. A … Nurturing

D … focused on profit maximizing … a topic for your next book
E … laid back, casual
F … a medical or dental clinic

1. A – new beginnings, clean and simple
2. B – fun, playful, non-imitidating
3. F – appeal to women

A…This cover makes me think about hope…and says my business future is in my hands

E: I like the home setting and the look of team work…

F: This cover makes me think of a business that is done on MY terms..

1. B: the bright colors captured my attention immediately…casual but also denotes a business like demeanor…the women with their hands up show strength and they’re making a point…as in “listen to me…I have something important to say”

2. F: The woman looks relaxed and in charge at the same time because she is organized and has her priorities in order…things are going well for her and the look on her face speaks volumes, that she is enjoying her success

3. C: I think this may have made a stronger statement if the woman was actually sitting at the laptop with two men on her side…making her the focal point of the photo but also, maybe the women are teaching him a thing or two on the laptop…still a professional looking photo

D – because it represents what we are all trying to do in our business
B – because i love funky artwork like this
E – because it represents both men and women working at home

Best of luck and congratulations on your new project.

I like:

F – because it shows that when you are organized, you have more time to relax and actually enjoy your business

A – because it symbolizes growth

D – because it depicts growth in a very powerful way (because when it comes down to it, we all want to make more money!)

1) A
2) D
3) F

B – Caught my attention first with the bright, attractive colours
A – Gives the sense of growing and looking after the business carefully as well as fitting with the green, eco feeling which is popular now
F – I’m a work at home Mum and like to think that the system could help me be organised and relaxed instead of always stressed

1. A
2. D
3. E

Best of luck with it! I really like A…the growing plant is a great pic, in my opinion to have on the cover!!!

A – highlights the essence of “growing, nurturing” from the start (seedling)
C – growing a business/organization is not, and should not be gender-specific, there must be a team effort involved
D – over TIME, not overnight, if you stay focused and do the right things, you will see GROWTH

1) D
2) F
3) E
love the colors of D……and we all want to make a profit.
F tells the story of what we all want ……getting organised to enjoy a great lifestyle
E …….again the lifestyle image is attractive to me

keep up the excellent work

1. F
2. A
3. B

I like these best because they feel like my personality – professional but relaxed. D is much too business-y for me and not at all light-hearted. C reminds me too much of life in the corporate world.

Great Work, Michele! Here’s my opinion:
1. E
2. A
3. D

Here’s why: I like E best because your ideal target audience (myself included) can relate. Even if they don’t sit at the couch, they have thought about it! It’s a comfortable place, comfortable picture and if I can be more organized and productive and still do business like that, I’m in!
I chose A next because the target audience you mentioned are often transformational entrepreneurs… people who want to transform the world through their business. They do their business to make a positive difference, and I see the plant as not only as something growing, but one that requires nurturing. I think your transformational entrepreneurs will relate to nurturing their business as it grows.
Finally, I chose D because the chart of growth is something more analytical persons would easily relate to. It is clear. However people who are like that may already be organized and not a good candidate for your products. I don’t see the other “business images” or “socializing” images being equated with business growth for your target market as much as the chart, but I really prefer the first two choices (E & A).

F
E
A

They all have a sense at business at home. I especially like F and E as they both give a sense of comfort and I tend to type on my couch, as does my husband. ‘A’ gives a sense of growth, new beginnings.

B
C
F

I like B first as it shows you are not SUPER serious!

A, F, E. Good luck.
Warm wishes,
Mark.

I like
1. f
2. a
3. b

F is my fav b/c it looks like an avg. woman working from home.
I like A. because it makes you think of growing your business.
I like b just b/c it’s cute.

I like
1. f
2. a
3. b

F is my fav b/c it looks like an avg. woman working from home.
I like A. because it makes you think of growing your business.
I like b just b/c it’s cute.

1. A
2. E
3. F

A is non-gender/non-business specific and love the idea of growth, freshness and a little bit of a zen feel. C/D are a little too dry and “corporate” looking. I have to agree with the comments by Tina Mayo. The look is the key to whether I’m interested.

I’m drawn to F – even though it could come across as gender-specific.

E could also be great if you decided to branch out to a personal financial planning program or maybe some sort of “couples” life design program.

Can’t wait to see the winner!

1. B
2. F
3. A

1B – It’s for everybody and everybody enjoys this system
2F – It doesn’t seem like work, you can relax and do it with fun
3A – It’s something you have in your hands, that you master yourself
and you can take care of this young plant (your business) and make it grow.

1. F
2. A
3. D

I was immediately drawn to F first but struggled because I like A so much, too!

I already love your Ultimate Pack and can’t wait to see the new business organizer! It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for!

A-because it makes organizing seem so relaxing and calming
F-because women work so hard in so many different venues of their lives
E-planning life together is very rewarding

1. E
2. C
3. F

I chose these b/c they all have real people in them. I like E because it has both a man and woman, and they are doing what so many solopreneurs do – sit on their couch with their laptop, working away at home.

C has both genders – much more business/office feel than work at home. So I guess it depends on your target, and whether the contents are more toward one than the other.

F is the other one with a person. Kind of too casual, and only one gender.

I don’t like the graph at all – feels sterile to me. The plant growing – well, I get the meaning, but that image has been used so often for so many different things that I think it has been over-done. And the little cartoony pictures are just too silly for my taste – not suitable for business.

That’s my .02 cents!

My choices are:

1) B/E
2) F

I was torn between B/E…B depicts a variety of different people, which immediately communicates that the book will be appropriate for any number of genres. Really love this appeal. The “animated” characters imply ease of use of the enclosed materials. This is very important as, any one choosing to use this material is already taking on a huge project your object to help ease through the process. E…depicts where we entrepreneurs often find ourselves working on the couch, untethered….working anywhere and everywhere…working hard, yet comfortable…creative juices flowing.

F, depicts one who is feeling comfortable, confident and organized…the end result of use the book.

I’ve not had the opportunity to use any of the tools yet, but am so looking forward to doing so!

Best of luck with the new book.
LaDonna

A) It’s the one that my eye kept being drawn back to. I think it’s the simple way it presents it’s message of growing and nuturing a business

E) Because I am typing this on my laptop while sitting on my couch!

B) The characters seem to relate more to the images in your other programs

But I definitely like A the most. It has the best visual draw for me and I really like the imagery

1. A (almost exactly the same picture I have on my vision board)
2. E (This is what my current at home-working environment looks like, but usually the kids are at their laptops as well.)
3. F (O, I do want to “work” like this. Please.)

My favourites are:

1. A
2. E
3. F

I think my absolute favourite is A since for me it represents the nuturing it takes to grow your business to it’s full potential. I like E and F since they both (to me) represent what an at home business can be like. My family is my partner and work along side me to build my business and sometimes there is just nothing better than getting down on the floor and relaxing while checking emails.

I like

1. E
2. F
3. B

I like E and F because they are clean, fresh and vibrant. I like B because it is fun.

B
D
A

I like B best cause it’s cute and cartoonish and makes me want to be creative!

1. F
2. A
3. B

F resonates with me for some reason. It’s business but relaxed. A. I like it is organic and about growth. B. Is relaxed and fun not taking itself too seriously. I’ve always pretty much worked in a corporate environment – I’m over it. So I don’t care for C & D. I’m also single so E doens’t work for me much. But these are pretty personal observations may not fit your audience globally. Valerie makes a good point about keeping the images neutral.

1. B – it’s the most visually appealing
2. D – professional
3. E – looks like the way a lot of people today run businesses – from their homes

Best of luck to you!

1. A – gives you the feeling of growing and nuturing something, like you would a buisness

2. E – looks fun and easy… the way you want your business to run if it is going smoothly… and that is what you hope for when you purchase the product

3. B – cute

C & D – Seem too “suit and tie”

F – Seems a little to lax and lazy

I went more for feeling at first glance, which is all you get sometimes when presenting something that you only have a visual and words.

My vote goes to:

1 – F – It reflects a daily life of a busy woman that needs to be in control of her schedule and tasks by organizing her daily life.

2 – E – Shows that the organization can be done by the couple to the benefit of the family.

3 – B – It’s an attractive “cartoon” which brings color and joy every time we look at the organizer.

In order
A
E
F

The covers seem modern and current. I like A best because of the potential we as Entreprenuers have!

D
B
F

I like the graph with the sales (or profits, etc) skyrocketing!!

I’m a graphic artist, so for what it’s worth:
1. B
2. E
3. F

The plant in the hands one makes me think that the business plan is about becoming a “green” business.

The chart is too sterile.

The business people one is nice but doesn’t appeal to small businesses that run from their home or are more casual.

one more comment, I also like B best because it carries a consistent look to it as your life and goal organizer cover. I’m really looking forward to this product becoming available!

The lack of diversity is a turn off for me.
Dr. Wright
Wright Place TV Show
http://www.wrightplacetv.com

1.A-This reminds me of getting my hands on getting control of my life so that I can be an example of being an organizer.

2.D- Shows me that not only I’m growing and improving being an entrepreneur but I am growing with the company, as we are showing the facts of growth. The measurements are incredible MIchelle!

3.E-I like this one too because the picture reminds me that I’m not in business by myself, I have the company of others helping grow our business together.

1.B
2.F
3.A

I like B because it looks like it’s geared to many different types of people and the information inside is a lot fun to read and easy to digest and use. I get the feeling that I would enjoy the information and it would be a program that anyone could use! With it being a cartoon, some people may think it’s not as professional as something else. I would purchase it with that cover.

I like F because you can tell that she is at home, and this is geared to home based small business owners. It looks comfortable, suggesting that the information inside is easy to digest and use. My only issue is that it seems aimed at women and not men. I would purchase it with that cover, however some men may be put off by it.

I like A because it appears that the information in the book is going to help you grow your business. It appears that the information inside is serious and will help you with your goals. However it appears dry and boring. I’d really have to look inside and see what I am getting before I would buy the book.

Much success with the book!!

I like
F she looks relaxed and happy.
A makes you think of new growth & always growing.
B this looks fun!

Love your site.
Angela

I like
1) A
2) F
3) D

A – because of it’s simplicity, and the idea of new growth – being fresh and alive
F – because the lady here looks so relaxed and yet she is still at work!
D- because the blocks look so neatly organized, and are heading in the right direction!

Thanks for your website. Sadly my hubby has just passed away after a year long battle with leukaemia, and he was always the better of us at organizing our home.
I will be using your tips, to help me to re-create our house so that it reflects the best of our memories of him, without holding onto all of the stuff that I don’t really need.

1. E; since I have a home based business, this one appeals to me the most.

2. A; because I care about the environment and so does the network marketing company I am a part of.

3. D; because it denotes growth and success in business.

Best wishes with the launch of your exciting new ‘My Business Organizer’.
It looks terrific.

Chris. Convery.

1. F
2. B
3. D

I like F because I identify myself and my business most with that one.

B I like because I like those little cartoony characters ~ they make me smile.

D. I like because that’s the chart I’d like to see in reference to my business profits.

B – first look favourite – very cute and appeals to a wide audience.
A – shows naturing required for growing a new business
F – A single person working on a business – i think it would only appeal to women though!

1. D – it’s what I aspire to in my own business! Three very professional “corporate” looking people
2. C – these people could be clients or business owners – a nice contemporary image
3. A – symbolism for growth, which most business owners aspire to!

Happy to be of assistance – and what a brilliant idea on your part!

“B” because it’s fun!

Hi Michele

In order of preference I like the covers

1.A – Because I love plants, and this small healthy plant is surrounded by nuturing hands giving the feeling that someone is helping it to grow – quite appropriate for the idea of growing your business

2.F – because it’s a picture of an attractive professional looking woman, nicely dressed and it has a sophisticated ‘feel’ to it – all things I aspire to I guess.
3.C – didn’t know which one to choose here – don’t really like that the guy and girl have their legs crossed as they do – I would have had their feet on the ground? maybe! I think it looks a bit unprofessional! but I don’t like the cartoon – not serious enough, and the other too are too serious – lake feeling! (probably a girl thing!)

Hope this helps and good luck! By the way, I initially picked F as #1 but changed it to A afterwards as I really like the analogy between growing the seedling and ‘growing your business’.

Julie

F
A
B

A- Peaceful
F – Just plain folks
D- It’s just ok

F,B,E

Just the stuff we need!
Thanks,

Ema

b
a
d

I really like b the best. It follows the the current imagery you have, while remaining gender neutral. It also has a fun feel to it. Part of what I love about your stuff is always the color and fun images, particularly the illustrated ones.

1. B – Because I like the modern look with the characters on the front. You can imagine yourself as one of the people. It also has a fun and simple appeal to that “Hey! I can do this!”
2. D – Because it is a chart that shows progress. The progress can be anything from profit to sales.
3. A – Its as if you are nuturing a fresh new bloom just as you would nuture you fresh new business. The hands represent the business system your are selling.
Good luck! I want one when you have finished with it. Thanks

1.) A

2.) F

3.) B

However, all are nice and made well !

Great site!!!

1 – A
2 – E
3 – C

I like the idea of A, especially brings the “growth” aspect to mind. E just makes me think happy, relaxed, yet still making progress forward. And I just like C. It seems better suited to the idea behind the project than the others.

1 (favorite) B It is consistent with other designs I have seen keeping together flow of works.

2 A it inspires cultivating that within.

3 F The freedom without the corporate feel to it.

1 – A – This seems to emphasize the idea of nurturing, support, and growth. For me, this one is well above the others.

2 – B – I am torn on this one as I like the idea of the representation of many members and the sense of team but not sure that I like the style, which is a little too cute for my taste.

3 – D – mainly because it is more generic and suitable for any business or plan.