THE ROLE OF SMALL-SCALE BUSINESS IN SOLVING UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM IN ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OF ENUGU STATE

ABSTRACT This research topic titled “the role of small business in solving unemployment problem in Enugu North L.G.A started with the introduction, where the researcher discussed the background of the study. The objectives of the study, include to examine the role of small scale business in reducing unemployment in Nigeria, to find out the problems and challenges of small-scale business in Nigeria etc. The significance of the study include that the study is of great importance to operators of small-scale business. The researcher used the survey type of research. The survey type of research is used because the study involves large population. The researcher used both the primary and secondary sources of data. The area of study are twelve (12) zones in Enugu North L.G.A the areas include Asata, Umunevo, Onuasata etc. the type of business investigated are tailoring hair dressing, barbing and phone call. The sample is two hundred and ninety-five (295) while sixteen (16) questionnaires were not returned. The researcher presented the table in frequencies and percentages using the frequency distribution table. The data were analyzed using inferential statistics. In chapter five, the summary of findings include that the researcher found out that lack of capital, inability to obtain loan etc are some of the problems of small-scale business. The researcher concluded that government has not really taken small-scale business seriously in Nigeria while in recommendations, the researcher recommended that banks should assist small-scale business owners in the area of giving them loan etc. 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  Title page  Certification  Dedication Acknowledgement  Abstract Table of content 
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION     1.1  Background of the Study  1.2  Statement of the problem   1.3  Objectives of the study 1.4  Research Questions 1.5  Significance of the study 1.6  Limitation of the study   1.7  Delimitation/scope of the study     1.8  Definition of special terms      References
CHAPTER TWO Review of Related Literature 2.1  Theoretical Foundation 2.2  Concepts of unemployment and employment      2.3  Concept of small scale business preamble       2.4  Definition of small-scale business     2.5  Small business as a job and career provider        2.6  Selecting Choice of Small Scale Enterprises         2.7  Employment potentials of small scale businesses     2.8  Some problems of small scale enterprises in Nigeria       References
CHAPTER THREE Research Design and Methodology 3.1  Research Design       3.2. Sources of Data 3.2.1Primary source of data    3.2.2Secondary source of data   3.3  Methods of data collection 3.3.1Questionnaire design distribution and collection of responses   3.4  Methods of data presentation and analysis     3.5  Population of study 3.6  Sample design and determination of sample size  3.6.1Proportional sample size 3.7  Validity of the measuring instrument 3.8  Reliability of the measuring instrument    3.9  Methods of Data Analysis      References
CHAPTER FOUR 4.1  Data Presentation   CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS  5.1  Summary of Findings  5.2  Conclusion   5.3  Recommendations        Bibliography      Appendix