ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
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