I have been using this same style monthly planner for over 10 years for both personal and business matters. I travel often and it accompanies me everywhere. Internally, the layout works perfectly for my needs as I have to plan ahead several months at a time. The easy to see (at a glance) calendar is super and the lined daily squares have plenty of room even to add small details. Externally, the sturdiness of the product and simple, classic cover fit well in any type of meeting. I like the additional writing pages in the back and prefer the plastic transparent pocket rather than the paper one as it allows me to see and not miss even small papers/receipts I tuck away in the pocket. The last few years the red covers have been offered and even though I have ordered them In red, the shipping department always sends me the black. A very small disappointment when purchasing an otherwise excellent, serviceable product and dealing with a professional customer service.