This series examines issues and economic matters particular to small businesses. The term Small Enterprise (or Small Organisation) is sometimes used for this same category of business or organisation. A small enterprise/organisation may also be a non-profit organisation. This volume covers several topics including: the current law and economic justification of small business tax benefits; the poverty alleviation aspect of entrepreneurship through microenterprise development; the tool and die industry’s contribution to U.S. manufacturing and federal policy considerations; the Hollings Manufacturing Partnership (MEP) program of regional centres that assist smaller, U.S.-based manufacturing companies in identifying and adopting new technologies; the role of small firms in the labour market; the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program; and the SBA’s definitions of small business guide.