This module on owning and operating a carpentry business is one of 36 in a series on entrepreneurship. The introduction tells the student what topics will be covered and suggests other modules to read in related occupations. Each unit includes student goals, a case study, and a discussion of the unit subject matter. Learning activities are divided into individual activities, discussion questions, and a group activity. Units (and subject matter) in this module are planning your business (services, customers, competition; important personal qualities; how to compete; legal requirements); choosing a location (where you do your work; paying for a separate business location); getting money to start (statement of financial need; purpose of a business description); being in charge (dividing the work; paying for services; hiring employees; supervising and training employees); organizing the work (making an estimate; work orders; work schedules; time planning); setting prices (factors that determine price); advertising and selling (advertising methods; what makes a good ad; selling your services); keeping financial records (importance of good financial record keeping; handling credit; daily cash sheet); and keeping your business successful (profit and personal satisfaction; profit/loss statement; getting information about expansion). A summary and quiz complete the document. (A teacher's guide is available for this module.) (CT)