FACTORS AFFECTING SMALL SCALE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN KADUNA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT This project investigated the Factors Affecting Small Scale Business Enterprises in Kaduna Metropolis. Textbooks and journals were reviewed in order to establish the theoretical base for the study. Five research questions were postulated to guide the study. Out of which questionnaire items were developed.  A sample size of 72 was adopted from the four small scale business enterprises in Kaduna metropolis. These questionnaires were administered and analyzed using the frequency distribution and mean score.  The study revealed among other things that government does not really support the small scale business enterprises to grow as it was expected and most business enterprise find it difficult to obtain capital either from the government or the banks. The study has drawn conclusion that what is really affecting the small scale business enterprises are lack of capital for expansion. Recommendations are made that government and banks should give loans to businesses and reduce the interest rates.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page Declaration Approval page Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE 1.0Introduction 1.1Statement of Problem 1.2Aims and Objectives of Study 1.3Research Questions 1.4Significance of the Study 1.5Scope of the Study 1.6Limitation of the Study 1.7Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO Literature Review 2.0Introduction 2.1Definition of Small Scale Business 2.2The Role and Characteristics of Small Scale Business in Kaduna Metropolis 2.3Analysis of Factors Affecting Small Scale Business Enterprises 2.4Policies for Promotion of Small Scale Business in Kaduna 2.5Summary
CHAPTER THREE Research Methodology 3.0Introduction 3.1Area of Study 3.2Population of the Study 3.3Sample Size/Sampling Techniques 3.4Method of Data Collection 3.5Instrument of Data Collection 3.6Validation of the Instrument 3.7Administration of the Instrument
CHAPTER FOUR Data Presentation and Analysis 4.0Introduction 4.1Major Findings
CHAPTER FIVE Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations 5.0Introduction 5.1Summary 5.2Conclusion 5.3Recommendations 5.4Areas for Further Studies Bibliography