SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: SBA 1.3:
SERIES TITLE: Small Business Bibliographies
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Small Business Administration
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1958:
DESCRIPTION: Series of free bibliographies of books,
government documents, journals, directories, and
associations relating to small businesses. Topics covered
include financial management, productivity
management, new product development, inventory
management, buying for retail stores, record
keeping, and selling by mail order. Several issues
have been produced for specific businesses such as
hobby shops, drugstores, and motels.
USES: Provides excellent direction for a small business
owner to performing initial research for a new enterprise or
seeking to enhance an established one.
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INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN: 0502-5133
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
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STUDENT NAMES:
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: SBA 1.10:nos.
SERIES TITLE: Management Aids for Small Manufacturers
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Small Business Administration
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1952-
DESCRIPTION: Pamphlets ranging from 6 to 20 pages in length
which discuss small business management problems
such as financing, maintenance, personnel, business,
and government relations.
USES: Aids owners and managers of small manufacturing
companies in recognizing and solving management problems.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Management Aids for Small Manufacturers Annual
SBA 1.10/2:nos.
Small Business Management Series
SBA 1.12:nos.
Small Business Administration Publications
SBA 1.18
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN:
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS:
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: Cumulated annually in Management
Aids for Small Manufacturers Annual.
STUDENT NAMES: Barbara Lammers
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: SBA 1.12:nos.
SERIES TITLE: Small Business Management Series
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Small Business Administration
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1952-
DESCRIPTION: Booklets addressing issues in small business
management. A wide variety of topics includes: cost
accounting, finances, ratio analysis, profit
planning, franchising, and inventory control.
Booklets range from 50-100 pages in length; most
include bibliographies. Authors are all independent
specialists from private businesses.
USES: Aids small business owners in solving functional
management problems.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Management Aids for Small Manufacturers
SBA 1.10:nos.
Management Research Summary
SBA 1.12/2:nos.
Starting and Managing Series
SBA 1.15:nos
Small Business Administration News
SBA 1.17:nos.
INDEXED IN:
ISSN: 0081-0118
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS:
Available in microform
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STUDENT NAMES: Michael Brantley, Deborah Thomas
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: SBA 1.13/3:date
SERIES TITLE: U.S. Government Purchasing and Sales Directory
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Small Business Administration
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1954-
DESCRIPTION: Alphabetical listing of various products and
services bought by the federal government. Includes
comprehensive descriptions of government market
research and development and information on
government sales of surplus materials. Issues
average approximately 200 pages in length.
USES: A valuable aid for small businesses wishing to sell to
or buy from the federal government.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Small Business Subcontracting Directory
D 1.2:B/96/nos./date
Small Business Specialists
D 1.2:Sm1/3
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AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Barbara Lammers
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: SBA 1.14:nos.
SERIES TITLE: Small Marketers Aids
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Small Business Administration
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1954-
DESCRIPTION: Pamphlets discussing management problems
encountered by small marketing businesses, such as
accounting, human relations, selling, and record keeping.
Written by independent specialists for the Chief
Operating Executive in a small firm.
USES: Aids marketers in small firms in solving management
problems.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Small Marketers Aids Annual
SBA 1.14/2:nos.
Small Business Administration Publications
SBA 1.18
INDEXED IN:
ISSN:
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS:
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION: Cumulated in Small Marketers Aids
Annual.
STUDENT NAMES: Barbara Lammers
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: SBA 1.15:nos.
SERIES TITLE: Starting and Managing Series
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Small Business Administration
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1958-
DESCRIPTION: Provides information about specific types of
small businesses and business related issues.
Independent specialists from small private firms
offer basic overviews of a specific business and
discuss how to start, buy, or invest in the
business; required capital; and skills necessary to
run and manage the business. State laws, licensing
information, and consumer protection requirements
are also discussed. Many of these booklets include
charts, tables, and sample forms.
USES: Offers helpful hints to anyone interested in starting
a small business.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Small Business Management Series
SBA 1.12:nos
Small Marketers Aids
SBA 1.14:nos.
Small Business Research Series
SBA 1.20:nos.
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN:
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
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STUDENT NAMES: Tricia Campbell, Joye Edmonds, Carol Goodman,
Donna West
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: SBA 1.24:nos.
SERIES TITLE: Administrative Management Course Program
Topics
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Small Business Administration
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1964-
DESCRIPTION: Developed in conjunction with educational
institutions, to be used as a text or guide in
teaching management skills to business people. Each
issue covers an aspect of business management: e.g.,
sales, personnel, etc., and contains a "case study"
of an actual management problem and a bibliography.
USES: Designed to be the basis for management courses for
small business owners in small communities and rural areas.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Small Business Bibliographies
SBA 1.3:nos.
Starting and Managing Series
SBA 1.15:nos.
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN:
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Pat Eager
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: SBA 1.31/2:date
SERIES TITLE: Women Along Business Lines
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Small Business Administration
FREQUENCY: Quarterly
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1979-
DESCRIPTION: Newsletter on issues of interest to women
business owners. Announces SBA awards and grants and lists
conferences, seminars, and courses related to women
in business.
USES: Provides female enterpeneurs with current news about
other women in their field and with a means of building
contacts and networking with others in similar fields.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Interagency Committee On Women's Business Enterprises
SBA 1.30:date
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ISSN:
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
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SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: SBA 1.34:date
SERIES TITLE: The States and Small Business: A Directory of
Programs and Activities
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Small Business Administration
FREQUENCY: Annual
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1954-
DESCRIPTION: Presents information on state programs that
support small businesses. Describes unique small business
program and activity in the 50 states, Puerto Rico,
and the Virgin Islands . Not an exhaustive list,
but provides statistical and comparative data on
programs discussed. Divided into five broad
categories: Small Business Offices, Programs and
Activities; Governor's Advisory Council or Task
Force; Legislative Committees and Subcommittees;
Legislation; and State Small Business Conferences.
USES: Extremely valuable for potential and existing small
business owners in identifying possible sources of
assistance or information from the state.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Small Business Bibliographies
SBA 1.3:nos.
Management Aid Series
SBA 1.32:nos.
Starting Out Series
SBA 1.35:nos.
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AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Donna West
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: SBA 1.35:nos.
SERIES TITLE: Starting Out Series
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Small Business Administration
FREQUENCY: Irregular
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1980-
DESCRIPTION: Each leaflet discusses an important aspect of
starting a particular type of business. Types of
businesses addressed include travel agencies, mail-
order services, and consulting services. Topics
covered include future trends and start-up costs.
Most issues include bibliographic references.
USES: Provides general information to individuals interested
in starting their own business.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
Starting and Managing Series
SBA 1.15:nos.
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN:
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Joye Edmonds
SUDOCS CLASSIFICATION: SBA 1.38:vol.nos. & nos.
SERIES TITLE: Network
ORIGINATING AGENCY/DEPT.: Small Business Administration
FREQUENCY: Monthly
YEARS PUBLISHED: 1986-
DESCRIPTION: Newsletter of Small Business Association
activities, including articles about successful
individuals who have used SBA services.
USES: Keeps interested businesspeople informed about SBA
activities.
RELATED PUBLICATIONS:
SBA News
SBA 1.7/2:date
INDEXED IN: GPO Monthly Catalog
ISSN:
AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM OR MACHINE READABLE FORMATS: No
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
STUDENT NAMES: Pat Eager