The Lloyds TSB Small Business Guide
Sara Williams, Vitesse Media, ISBN 0954562127

If the business part of development is an area of weakness, this beginner's text will set the ground rules for you. A broad, clear and simple presentation of the many things a small business needs to condsider.

Natural Born Winners
Robin Stieger, Random House, ISBN 0099280930

This is the book that first got me into coaching - it started as just another self-development book but showed me the power in transforming people's lives, and that I could do it.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R Covey, Franklin Covey Co., ISBN 0684858398

An international bestseller on personal effectiveness. Powerful material on working on what matters most, and how to influence people, makes the slightly heavy style worthwhile.

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Business Don't Work and What to Do About It
Michael E Gerber, Harper Collins, ISBN 0887307280

The Painless Practice bible - how to think if you run your own practice. If you like systems and structures, you'll love this book.

The E-Myth Physician: Why Most Medical Practices Don't Work and What to Do About It
Michael E Gerber, Harper Collins, ISBN 0060938404

Gerber applies and develops his E-Myth principles in a medical practice. The detail may be US-centric, but the broad concept will help many osteopaths take a different approach to their practice.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids
Robert T Kiyosaki & Sharon Lechter, Time Warner, ISBN 0751532711

The definitive text on financial intelligence. If you have any desire to become financially independent, this book will help you conceptualise how to use your osteopathy practice to do it.

The One Minute Millionaire
Robert T Kiyosaki & Sharon Lechter, Time Warner, ISBN 0751532711

A similar book to Rich Dad Poor Dad, written in an innovative style to appeal to both right AND left brain thinkers. Read this if you want encouragement to think creatively on how to use your osteopathic skills to meet your lifestyle and financial goals.