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	E-myth Revisited Author: Michael E. Gerber ISBN: 0887307280	Essential reading for anyone who runs a small business and is trying to (or harbours ambitions of) grow it from a "one man band" to bigger things. Buy it and read it again and again until it sinks in! :-)

	Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-free Productivity Author: David Allen ISBN: 0749922648	My method of choice for dealing with "information overload" and simply making sure days aren't spent panicking about what needs to be done, and never getting anything done! Simple and effective advice.

	Go-Giver, The: A Suprising Way of Getting More Than You Expect Author: Bob Burg ISBN: 159184200X	A business parable with the theme of "putting the other person first" - read it and see if it strikes a chord with you - or not!

	Relax Focus Succeed Author: Karl Palachuk ISBN: 0976376008	The book to read on achieving success with Work/Life Balance, by Karl Palachuk, IT & SBS Guru

	Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life Author: David Allen ISBN: 0749924799	Short-Chapters make this an ideal book to dip in and out of anytime you need to re-focus on your Organisational skills, specifically using Getting Things Done (GTD)

	Thinking of...Maximising Your Investment as a Microsoft Partner? Ask the Smart Questions	A must read for Microsoft Partners - Andy Trish and Julie Simpson with a wealth of ideas on how to engage with Microsoft successfully

	Strengthsfinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup's Now Discover Your Strengths Author: Tom Rath ISBN: 159562015X	The book includes an on-line survey that produces a report to show you your strengths and complimentary strengths. Like a DISC profile, this is a great way of understanding how your team can work together better!

	Small Business Server 2008 - Installation, Migration, and Configuration Author: David Overton ISBN: 1847196306	Dave Overton's Guide to SBS 2008 including Migration

	Screw It, Lets Do It - Lessons In Life Author: Richard Branson ISBN: 0753510995	Lessons that have helped Millionaire businessman Richard Branson through his business and personal life.

	Windows Small Business Server 2003 Best Practices (Harry Brelsford's SMB) Author: Harry M. Brelsford ISBN: 0974858048	As an IT Professional, how many SBS installs have you seen in a horrible shape, which you've then spent ages tidying up for a client? If only this book were required reading before an SBS Installation - life would be easier all round!

	Moving On Up Author: Sarah Brown ISBN: 0091889685	Real life stories from the great and the good, from Richard Branson to Michael Owen, describing how they have achieved success and imparting advice on how you might achieve the same. Easily read in small bites, some of the advice is inspirational.

	Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking Author: Andy Sernovitz ISBN: 1427798613	Learn how to use Word of Mouth Marketing to grow your business - great read!

	Be Your Own Life Coach Author: Fiona Harrold ISBN: 0340770643	Guide to changing your life for the better. Well explained with lots of stories used for examples.

	I'm Too Busy to Be Stressed: How to Recognise and Relieve the Symptoms of Stress Author: Hilary Jones ISBN: 0340672315	The title says it all. I've lent this book out to more stressed friends than any other book I own!

	Dealing with Difficult People: How to Deal with Nasty Customers, Demanding Bosses and Annoying Co-Workers Author: Roberta Cava ISBN: 155297927X	Essential reading if you're to have any dealings with... well... any other human beings. :-)

	Life Stripped Bare: My Year Trying To Live Ethically Author: Leo Hickman ISBN: 1903919614	The story one one man's attempt to live his life by ethical and green standards. Every bit as difficult as it sounds, but hilariously funny and well written!

	Shape Shifter: Transform Your Life in 1 Day Author: Geoff Thompson ISBN: 1840244445	A guide to "Shape Shifting" - making any goal achievable. Upbeat positive writing from an author who went from a Bouncer to BAFTA Award winning writer.

	The Easy Way To Stop Worrying Author: Allen Carr ISBN: 0572028784	A very quick light read with some interesting thoughts. I think it's an uplifting read, even if you aren't worrying too much anyway - and if you do worry too much then it's got to be worth a 30 minute read...