This module on owning and operating a bookkeeping 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 clients; competition; personal qualities and skills; legal requirements); choosing a location (what to consider); getting money to start (business descriptions; statement of financial need; equipment; unforeseen expenses); being in charge (hiring staff; job descriptions; training staff); organizing the work (setting up clients; organizing the office; work schedules; time cards; the library); setting prices (questions to ask; tax season); advertisinq and selling (business cards; yellow pages ads); keeping financial records (how to bill; keeping track of the work; daily cash sheet); and keeping your business successful (profit/loss statement; net profit; profit ratio; computers). A summary and quiz complete the document. (A teacher's guide is available for this module.) (CT)