The Office of Business Economics (OBE) of the U.S. Department of Commerce provides basic measures of the national economy and current analysis of short-run changes in the economic situation and business outlook. It develops and analyzes the national income, balance of international payments, and many other business indicators. Such measures are essential to its job of presenting business and Government with the facts required to meet the objective of expanding business and improving the operation of the economy.

For further information contact Director, Office of Business Economics, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington 25, D.C..

Economic information is made available to businessmen and economists promptly through the monthly Survey of Current Business and its weekly supplement. This periodical, including weekly statistical supplements, is available for $4 per year from Commerce Field Offices or Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington 25, D.C..

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides guidance and advice on sources of technical information relating to small business management and research and development of products.

Practical management problems and their suggested solutions are dealt with in a series of SBA publications. These publications, written especially for the managers or owners of small businesses, indirectly aid in community development programs. They are written by specialists in numerous types of business enterprises, cover a wide range of subjects, and are directed to the needs and interests of the small firm.