This module on owning and operating a word processing 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 (kinds of service; competition; skills; experience; personal qualities; legal requirements); choosing a location (locations to avoid); getting money to start (business description; statement of financial need); being in charge (job descriptions; hiring and training staff); organizing the work (work order forms; work schedules; reference library); setting prices (competition; things that affect prices); advertising and selling (things to consider; types of ads); keeping financial records (how to bill; daily cash sheet); and keeping your business successful (profit/loss statements; profit ratio; how to change the profit ratio). A summary and quiz complete the document. (A teacher's guide is available for this module.) (CT)