The 5 Best Small Business Books:

The E-Myth by Michael Gerber - easily our most recommended book for small businesses.
The One Page Business Plan (with CD-ROM) by Jim Horan - shows you how to create a simple and effective one page business plan.
Getting Things Done by David Allen - the most effective time management system.
Six Disciplines for Excellence - details how to create a small business that lasts.
The Legal Guide for Starting and Running a Small Business - by Nolo, the plain-english lawyers.  Generally considered to be the best legal guide for small businesses.

The Best Small Business Software:

• Business Plan Pro - the most popular business planning software
• Marketing Plan Pro - the most popular marketing plan software
• QuickBooks Pro - the most popular and most user-friendly accounting software