Assessment of Small-Scale Business on Poverty Reduction A Case Study of Selected Small-Scale Business in Ede North Local Government Area, Ede, Osun State

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover page   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Title…………………………………………………………………………………… i

Declaration……………………………………………………………………………. ii

Certification…………………………………………………………………………… iii

Dedication……………………………………………………………………………... iv

Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………………... v

Table of Content……………………………………………………………………… vi

List of Tables………………………………………………………………………….. vii

Abstract………………………………………………………………………………… ix

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study------------------------------------------------------------------------

1.2 Statement of the Problem-----------------------------------------------------------------------

1.3 Research Questions------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1.4 Objectives of the Study--------------------------------------------------------------------------

1.5 Significance of the Study------------------------------------------------------------------------

1.6 Scope of the Study--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1.7. Definition of Terms------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Conceptual Review-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2.1.1 Conceptual Framework-------------------------------------------------------------------------

2.2 Empirical Review-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2.3 Theoretical Review-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

2.3.1 Theoretical Framework

 CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

3.1 Area of Study…………………………………………………………………………

3.2 Research Design………………………………………………………………………

3.3 Population, Sample size and Sampling Techniques…………………………………..

3.4 Sources of Data and Data Collection Method……………………………………...…

3.5 Research Instruments……………………………………………………………….....

3.5.1 Reliability of instrument -------------------------------------------------------------------

3.5.2 Validity of instrument ----------------------------------------------------------------------

3.6 Method of Data Analysis……………………………………………………………..

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS

 4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis

4.2 Discussion of Findings

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Summary                                                                                                                           

5.2 Conclusion                                                                                                            

5.3 Recommendations                                                                                                              

5.4 Contribution to Knowledge                                                                                     

5.5 Limitation of the study

5.6 Suggestions for Further Study

                References

                Appendices

      ABSTRACT

This study assessed small-scale businesses on poverty reduction. To achieve this objective 100 questionnaires were administered to the selected small scale business in Ede north local government area 70 were filled and returned while 30 were unreturned. The data were analyzed using the descriptive method of data analysis and based on the findings small-scale businesses provide citizens with paying jobs in order to operate and grow and small-scale businesses open door to new ventures. Therefore, the study recommended that it has been established from this study that micro and small business entrepreneurship can help in the poverty reduction drive, government at all levels of administration should put in place appropriate policies to encourage, stimulate and sustain the entrepreneurial spirit, especially in Nigerian youths and government should be more serious with financial empowerment of Nigerians of all ages who are ready to set up their own businesses. With a lack of initial capital entrepreneurs with good skills and expertise in various fields may find it difficult to launch into the world of business.