ABSTRACT

In the dynamic economics system of the modern world, the study of small scale business enterprise in Delta State become important. This research work is therefore carried out to discover how small scale business enterprise have helped in development of the economy of Delta State particularly reference to Isoko North Local Government Area. Simple percentage was used to test the research questions. Some business contribute to infrastructural development, do small scale business create employment opportunities among others. Some of the recommendations include the following, speeding up the legal framework for bank participation equity of small scale business and taking appropriate different agencies and organization in order to facilitate projects monitoring and control.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

Approval page

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Chapter One

Introduction

1.1        Background of the study

1.2        Statement of the study

1.3        Objective of the study

1.4        Research questions

1.5        Significance of the study

1.6        Limitation of the study

1.7        Delimitation of the study

1.8        Definition of special terms

Chapter Two

Literature Review

2.1    What is business

2.2    What is a small scale business enterprise.

2.3    Characteristics of small scale business

2.4    Forms of business organization

2.5    sources of funds for small – scale business

2.6    Economic importance of small scale organization

2.7    Possible roles of small scale industries in economic development.

2.8    Problem and prospect of small scale industries

2.9    Government policies an incentives

2.9.1 Small scale credit

2.9.2 The Nigerian bank for commerce and industry

2.9.3 Central Bank Nigeria credit program for (SSES)

2.9.4 National Directorate of Employment

2.9.5 Industrial development centre

2.9.6 Development bank and EDP

2.9.7 National economic empowerment and development strategy

2.9.8 Industrial training funds

2.9.9 Nigerian export and import bank

2.9.10 The People bank of Nigeria

2.9.11 An evaluation of existing small scale enterprises

          credit schemes in Nigeria

2.9.12 Government incentives and support services to small scale

          business enterprise

References

Chapter Three

Research Methodology

3.1    Introduction

3.2    Research design

3.3    Sample size/sample techniques

3.4    Population of the study

3.5    Method of data collection

3.6    Validation and reliability in instrument

3.7    Technique of data analysis

Chapter Four

Data Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation

4.1    Data presentation

4.2    Analysis of research questions

Chapter Five

Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

5.1    Findings

5.2    Recommendations

5.3    Conclusions

5.4    Suggestion for further research

References

Questionnaires