Creative Business based their results on surveys of 600 creative services business owners and professionals. Studio Manager got rated highest by users among software products that "provide integrated solutions to a creative firm's record keeping needs".
As the sole creator of the first versions of the product and the primary architect, I want to thank three people who have been critical to Studio Manager's development and success. First, I want to acknowledge Bonnie Phippen, founder of the Phippen Design Group, who partnered with me to create a first Excel product for designers in 1987. Bonnie defined the requirements, designed the marketing materials and introduced me to her wide community of design colleagues in the Bay Area.
My second and most important contributor has been Kathy Tomyris. Kathy joined my business in 1989. She has recently taken a medical leave of absence, but in the twelve or so years that we've worked together, she has made an enormous contribution to my business and to the quality of Studio Manager. Kathy's pen has graced the pages of all written materials related to Studio Manager and Tokerud Consulting Group. She has also designed the look and feel of the product and it's marketing materials. Kathy was product manager when we made a pact in 2000 to get serious about the product and took it to a whole new level of excellence in creating Studio Manager 4. Thanks, Kathy. Your fingerprints are all over this product.
Finally, I want to recognize Fougre Robertson, a top-notch trainer, writer and database developer who joined my firm this year. She has been a big hit with our existing and prospective customers. Fougre's keeping me in line, which isn't easy, and is adding her own particular touch to the company and to Studio Manager.