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

Titlei

Certificationii

Dedicationiii

Acknowledgementiv

Abstractvii

Table of Contents

Chapter One

1.1Background of the study1

1.2Statement of Research problem2

1.3Aims and Objective of the Study3

1.4Significance of the Study4

1.5Scope of the Study4

1.6Limitation of the Study5

1.7Operational Definition of Terms6

Chapter Two – Literature Review

2.1Meaning of Small Scale Business8

2.2Features of Small Scale Business8

2.3Forms of Small Scale Business9

2.4Merit and Demerit of Small Scale Business11

2.5Sources of Funds to Small Scale Business12

2.6Distinction between Small Scale and Large Businesses13

2.7Problems of Sourcing for Funds in Small Scale Business15

2.8Importance of Small Scale Business in Nigeria16

2.9Problems of setting up Small Scale Business18

Chapter Three

3.1Research Methodology26

3.2Population of the Study26

3.3Sample and Sampling Techniques26

3.4Instrument for Data Collection27

3.5Validity of the Instrument28

3.6Administration of the Instrument28

3.7Method of Data Analysis28

Chapter Four

4.1Presentation and Analysis of Data29

4.2Summary of Findings34

Chapter Five

5.1Summary35

5.2Conclusion36

5.3Recommendations37

References39

Appendix 40