Intended as a resource for both experienced businesspeople and those new to business, this annotated bibliography provides a list of books, pamphlets, periodicals, and videotapes of value in solving specific business problems. The bibliography begins with a list of resources recommended for the library of every small business and a survey of general business resources. The next ten sections provide annotated lists of resources on the following topics: (1) business start-ups, including references on the unique problems of starting new businesses; (2) strategic planning; (3) marketing, sales, and advertising, including resources on sales force management, market research, competitive analysis, customer relations and pricing; (4) finance, accounting, and economics; (5) sources of financing, and buying and selling businesses; (6) personnel management, including resources on interviewing and hiring, personnel policies, performance appraisal, salary policies, employee benefits, employee relations, training, union relations, and terminating employees; (7) management and personal skills, emphasizing ways in which business owners can improve their managerial effectiveness; (8) business problems and legal issues, including succession within a business, bankruptcy laws and methods, attorney relations, general business law, trade secrets, and preventing legal problems; and (9) computers and data processing, including sources describing how computers operate, how to purchase computers, types of software, and operational procedures. The final section contains the names and addresses of publishers. (UCM)