Thesis Abstract

Thesis Overview

<p> </p><p>1.1 Background To The Study</p><p>Small scale businesses are those businesses which are independently owned and operated requiring limited capital with few employee and non-sophisticated technology and which is not dominant in its field of operation. Small businesses constitute those sole proprietorships, privately owned corporations, partnershhips with fewer employees and less annual revenue than a regular-sized business or corporation. Types of small business include those engaged in trade and commercial activities, services, and small scale manufacturing .Examples &nbsp;include service or retail operations such as delicatessens, hairdressers or convenience stores, small grocery stores, bakeries tradepeople (eg. carpenters, electricians), very small-scale manufacturing and Internet-related businesses. Small business can be started with very minimal capital &nbsp;and without any formality .many small business are operated as family business and can be combined with regular employment. The research therefore seek to investigate the &nbsp;Management and operation on small scale business (A case study of Textile unit</p><p>1.2 Objectives of the Study</p><p>To determine the nature of small scale business</p><p>To determine the Management and operation of small scale business (A case study of Textile unit</p><p>Small business can be started with very minimal capital and without any formality .many small business are operated as family business and can be combined with regular employment.</p><p>1.3 Research Questions</p><p>What is small scale business</p><p>What is the level of impact of the management and operation of small scale business?</p><p>1.4 Significance of the Study</p><p>The study shall appraise the nature , management and operation of small scale business which shall serve as a vital source of information to investors</p><p>1.5 Research Hypothesis</p><p>Ho The level of impact of the Management and operation of Textile unit small business is low</p><p>HI The level of impact of the Management and operation of Textile unit small business is high</p><p>1.6 Scope of the Study</p><p>The study focuses on the appraisal of Management and operation of small scale business with a case study Textile unit</p><p>1.7 Limitations of the Study</p><p>The study was confronted by some constraints including logistics and geographical factors.</p><p>1.8 Definition of Terms</p><p>SMALL BUSINESS DEFINED</p><p>Small scale businesses are those businesses which are independently owned and operated requiring limited capital with few employee and non sophisticated technology and which is not dominant in its field of operation. Small businesses constitute those sole proprietorships, &nbsp;privately owned corporations, partnerships with fewer employees and less annual revenue than a regular-sized business or corporation.</p><p>FRANCHISE BUSINESS<br>Franchising is a way for small business owners to benefit from the economies of scale of the big corporation (franchiser). McDonald’s and subway are examples of a franchise. The small business owner can leverage a strong brand name and purchasing power of the larger company while keeping their own investment affordable</p><p>Retailers’ cooperative</p><p>A retailer’s cooperative is a type of cooperative which employs economies of scales on behalf of its retailer members. Retailers’ cooperatives use their purchasing power to acquire discounts from manufacturers and often share marketing expenses. It is common for locally owned grocery stores, hardware stores, and pharmacies to participate in retailers’ cooperatives. Ace Hardware, True Value and NAPA are examples of a retailers’ cooperative.</p> <br><p></p>