Problems And Prospects Of Small Scale Business In Nigeria (a Case Study Of Enugu South Local Government Area)

Abstract is a précised summary of what is actually done in a project; it means that the following information should be there. The topic under the study and the location, the statement of the problem. The research hypothesis also carried out, relevant literature reviewers of the study must be identified. A questionnaire was design with concrete validity and reliability. Relevant data will be collected from the respondents and analyzed accordingly. This research work is a very crucial study for the managers and perspectives owners of small scale business operator. The study has motivated by the diminishing state of the Enugu south and also the prospects. To solve the research problem, both the primary and secondary data were collected. The research instrument used in collecting the data was questionnaire, oral interview and field visits. The respondents comprises of the owners, managers and workers of small scale business in Enugu south. In organizing and presenting data collected, tables and percentages were used. The various hypothesis were tested using the chi-square. Most of the respondents rated the performance of Enugu south as being below standard easily sheet down. Most of the respondents rated the Enugu south yielding profits with bright future. Most of the respondents between most operators of the Enugu south are illiterates, has little money and keep no records of business.  Base on findings, the researcher recommend that: All Enugu south residents are prospects ones should study the proposed sight of their business before location. I.e. proper financial records should be kept e.g. the cash book.

Title Page          ii

Approval Page         iii

Dedication         iv

Acknowledgements        v 

Abstract          vi

Table of Contents        vii

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study      1

1.2 Statement of the Problem     5

1.3 Objectives of the Study      7

1.4 Scope of the study        8

1.5 Research Questions       8

1.6 Research Hypothesis      9

1.7 Significance of the study       10

1.8 Limitation of the study       12

1.9 Definition of Terms       13

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0 Literature Review         17

2.1 Definition of Small Scale Business     17

2.2 Why People want to go into Business Ownership 24

2.3 Scope of the Scale Business      29

2.4 Roles of Small Scale Business in National Economy 30

2.5 Sources of Fund for Small Scale Business   33

2.6 Government Commitment to Encourage   33

2.7 Feasibility Study        37

2.8 Problems of Small Scale Enterprises    39

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design        43

3.2 Area of the Study       44

3.3 Population of the study      44

3.4 Sample and Sampling procedure     45

3.5 Instruments of Data Collection     47

3.6 Validity of Instrument      48

3.7 Reliability of Instrument       49

3.8 Method of Data Collection     49

3.9 Method of Data Analysis      51

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1 Presentation and Analysis     52

4.2 Testing of Hypothesis      57

4.3 Summary of Findings (Result)     66

CHAPTER FIVE

DISCUSSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

5.1 Discussion of Findings (Results)    68

5.2 Implications of the Research Findings   72

5.3 Conclusions        73

5.4 Recommendations        74

5.5 Suggestions for Further Research    76

Bibliography

Appendix