ABSTRACT
The work is an academic exercise which attempt to study “the contribution of small-scale Business in changing a depressed economy”, with reference to Nigeria economy. The problems that stem government effort in promoting the development of small-scale sector, problem encountered by small-scale operations and it likely prospects. The researcher by undertaking this survey, she will be able to unearth the contribution of small-scale business toward changing a depressed economy. Research question were formulated from which the major finding were obtained and decision were made. Therefore, one of the findings is the employment generation which small-scale sectors contribute to any nation’s economy, if it is well managed. The information gathered through interview questionnaires and hysterical investigation were grouped into five chapters for easy analysis and logical presentation. Chapter one forms the research proposal, which confirms the introduction of the subject matter, background of the study, statement of the problem, objective of the study, significance of the study scope and limitation, research question and definition of terms. Chapter two is the literature review, introduction contribution of small-scale business in changing a depressed economy, factors militating against it and government agency (SMEDA) while chapter three forms research method and procedure, questionnaire, data presentation and analysis, personal interview. Chapter four with data presentation analysis and research findings hypothesis while finally chapter five give summaries, conclusion and recommendation for small-scale business in changing a depressed economy of Nigeria.


TABLE OF CONTENT
i.    Title Page
ii.    Approval Page
iii.    Certification
iv.    Declaration
v.    Dedication
vi.    Acknowledgement
vii.    Abstract
viii.    Table of contents

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1    Background of the study
1.2    Statement of the problem
1.3    Objectives of the study
1.4    Significance of the study
1.5    Scope and limitation of the study
1.6    Research questions
1.7    Definition of terms
    References

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0    Introduction
2.1    Small business defined
2.2    The contribution of small scale business in changing the depressed Nigeria economy.
2.3    Factor militating against the development of small and medium scale enterprises.
2.4    Government agency responsible for small enterprises development (SMDA).
2.5    The role of Nigeria Association of small scale Entrepreneurs in the development of the sector.
2.6    References

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.0    Introductions
3.1    Population of the study
3.2    The study sample size
3.3    Research design
3.4    Research instruments used
3.5    Questionnaire distribution and collection

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1     Presentation of data and analysis
4.2      Test of hypothesis
4.3     Research findings

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1    Summary
5.2    Conclusion
5.3    Recommendation
Bibliography
 Appendix