The booklet describes business and office occupations related to management (including personnel), records planning and control, clerical and secretarial jobs, owning your own business, and the teaching of business subjects. For each occupation, duties are outlined and working conditions discussed. Techniques used to complete the job descriptions include brief case histories of individuals in various positions, anecdotes to demonstrate the kinds of interactions involved in some jobs, and descriptions of a typical day on other jobs. Three levels of business management with examples are presented for entry-level, middle, and top-level positions. A chapter on owning your own business defines and distinguishes between the individually owned and the corporate business and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. A fact chart is included showing jobs in various areas with their educational requirements and salary ranges. Among those described are: personnel worker, accountant, systems analyst, computer programmer, secretary, and teacher. (KH)