ABSTRACT

This research work looks at the Procedure and Problems of Setting up a Small Scale Business in Nigeria.  This study reveals the numerous contribution of small scale business to our economic growth and political stability.

In the first chapter, the topic is introduced with the general background of small scale business in Nigeria also included is the significance of the study, scope, limitation and operational definition of terms.

The second chapter goes to discuss the literature review including the meaning, features, forms, merits and demerits, source of fund, difference between small and large business, problems of securing of fund and importance of small scale business in Nigeria.

Chapter three discuss about the research methodology, the area of the study, population, sample and sampling techniques and instruments used,

Chapter four discuss on presentation and analysis of data, findings and summary of findings.

Finally, chapter five discuss the summary, conclusion and Recommendation of the project topic procedures and problem of setting up a small scale business in Nigeria (A case study of the rural Areas).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title i

Certification ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgement iv

Abstract vii

Table of Contents

Chapter One

1.1 Background of the study 1

1.2 Statement of Research problem 2

1.3 Aims and Objective of the Study 3

1.4 Significance of the Study 4

1.5 Scope of the Study 4

1.6 Limitation of the Study 5

1.7 Operational Definition of Terms 6

Chapter Two – Literature Review

2.1 Meaning of Small Scale Business 8

2.2 Features of Small Scale Business 8

2.3 Forms of Small Scale Business 9

2.4 Merit and Demerit of Small Scale Business 11

2.5 Sources of Funds to Small Scale Business 12

2.6 Distinction between Small Scale and Large Businesses 13

2.7 Problems of Sourcing for Funds in Small Scale Business 15

2.8 Importance of Small Scale Business in Nigeria 16

2.9 Problems of setting up Small Scale Business 18

Chapter Three

3.1 Research Methodology 26

3.2 Population of the Study 26

3.3 Sample and Sampling Techniques 26

3.4 Instrument for Data Collection 27

3.5 Validity of the Instrument 28

3.6 Administration of the Instrument 28

3.7 Method of Data Analysis 28

Chapter Four

4.1 Presentation and Analysis of Data 29

4.2 Summary of Findings 34

Chapter Five

5.1 Summary 35

5.2 Conclusion 36

5.3 Recommendations 37

References 39

Appendix 40