Of operators who sell goods, some manufacture the goods they sell. Other business owners buy the goods from a manufacturer. Some small business operators provide services, such as word processing or cleaning. Small business operators are found in almost every industry. They provide almost every type of good or service.
Operators hire, train, and supervise employees.
They manage finances, data processing, administrative services, and property management. In very small businesses, operators may do everything themselves. In larger business, employees handle some of the management tasks. Operators must promote their product. Some operators do this by advertising in newspapers and trade magazines or on the radio.