At ICO, our class got lucky and was given this excellent book (which I anticipated buying and gladly would've paid for):
Business Aspects of Optometry
by the Association of Practice Management Editors.
Edited by Lawrence Thal and Sam Quintero
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/14...ils?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1326910902&sr=1-1&seller=
BAO is very helpful and covers the business aspects of optometry quite comprehensively. I found it most helpful view their examples of writing a business plan and the detailed descriptions of the plan components. I haven't finished reading it all but in the scattered chapters or sections I have read, it has been helpful. There are sections on finance, staff, demographic research, etc.
This is more of a comprehensive business text than a practice management tips handbook. Highly recommended for all optometry students and anyone interested in starting a practice.
Other resources:
AOA website. log in and locate practice management section of site for resources.
MBA-CE.com free login and also loaded with useful forms and key business metrics.
Cheers!
Jeff