This module on owning and operating a secretarial service 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 (type of work; type of customers; competition; special services; repeat business; legal requirements); choosing a location (what's the right spot); getting money to start (business description; business plan; statement of financial need); being in charge (hiring staff; communication; job descriptions; training staff); organizing the work (work order forms; work schedules; reference books); setting prices (break-even point; things that affect prices); advertising and selling (direct mail and personal contact; bulletin boards; goodwill); keeping financial records (how to bill; daily cash sheet); and keeping your business successful (profit/loss statements; profit ratios; how to raise profits). A summary and quiz complete the document. (A teacher's guide is available for this module.) (CT)