This guide for instruction in the basics of entrepreneurship is intended for use in adult education programs, and secondary and postsecondary business education programs. It can be used as integrative material for all vocational-technical programs as well, since it provides a beginning point for those who are interested in self-employment and for those who are self-employed and wish to improve their businesses. Twelve topical areas are presented in alphabetical order: (1) Business Financing; (2) Business Financial Planning; (3) Business Outlook; (4) Financial Records Management; (5) Human Relations and Its Effect on Personal and Business Life; (6) Insurance; (7) Modern Marketing for Small Businesses; (8) Paperwork Management; (9) Personal and Family Financial Management; (10) Personnel Management in Small Businesses; (11) Porperty Management; and (12) Taxation and Tax Planning. Each unit contains most of the following instructional elements: unit objectives, suggested activities, instructional materials, information sheets, assignment sheets, tests, and answer sheets. (BM)