Thanks for this post. I have a nice planner that I used to use when I was a manager but it is somewhat larger. I wanted something that I can carry in my bag and jot things that popped into my head regarding the start of my business and be able to keep it all neat and organized. Basically, I really just wanted a glorified notebook with a nice cover so that it wouldn't get messed up when it got tossed around. I ended up buying a small zippered planner from Wal-Mart for about $7. The bad thing is that I've been carrying it around for about 2 weeks now and haven't opened it once
. I just need to sit down and figure out the best system for me to use. One good thing is that you can add pages and such, so I need to find some pages that fit it and then get it all set up. It has a calculator which is nice, a calendar, an address section, a To Do/Notes section, a Personal section (for passwords and such), and a Budget section. Most of that I really don't need, though. I really just need the To Do/Notes section a mileage record section and an expense section. I'll probably leave the address book in there just in case, but I don't really need it at the moment.
Like I said, I really just wanted someplace to write notes and To Do items as something strikes me while I'm out, but then plan on adding those items to my To Do section at home (I plan on keeping a running list in Excel maybe). How does everyone else organize their planners if they carry one?