To aid the teacher in providing instruction in small business ownership and management for students at the secondary, adult, continuing education, or community college levels, this curriculum guide contains 14 units, each consisting of introduction, objectives, content, and suggested activities. Suggested activities include projects, group dynamics, simulations, role playing, case studies, and assignments. A number of special activities included in each unit are categorized according to the areas of creativity and innovation, coping with change and competition, achievement motivation, problem-solving and decisionmaking, human relations ability, and developing a positive self-image. Most units contain at least one case study depicting a real-life business situation regarding the unit topic. Units are entitled (1) The Nature of Small Business, (2) Determining Product and Market, (3) Selecting the Location, (4) Obtaining Initial Capital, (5) Choosing the Legal Form of Organization, (6) Managerial Planning, (7) Recordkeeping, (8) Financial Management, (9) Credit and Collections, (10) Advertising and Sales Promotion, (11) Employee and Community Relations, (12) Obtaining Information and Assistance, (13) Insurance, and (14) The Future of Small Business. (NJ)