Embodiments provide aspects of a workspace interface that includes a number of customizable business role workspaces, but are not so limited. In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method provides a number of role-specific workspaces as part of an integrated business development application, each role-specific workspace including role-specific ribbon tools, gadgets, and/or tabs tailored to address particular aspects of a business or business role. In one embodiment, a number of customizable role-specific workspaces are combined with personal information management features as part of providing an integrated business management solution. Other embodiments are included and available.