The present book has been meticulously compiled to cater to the diverse needs of individuals engaged in small-scale business ventures. Its language and tone have been deliberately simplified to effectively reach the various interest groups highlighted. It is worth noting that the book has been primarily derived from a series of field surveys, Focus Group discussions, interviews, questionnaires, and literature reviews on the subject matter. The field of economics is vast and complex, with numerous intricate aspects. Despite the plethora of texts and publications in this field, books that focus on the application of economic principles to the entrepreneurial sphere are relatively scarce. Entrepreneurs, government officials, students of economics and business management often grapple with the challenge of adapting economic principles to the entrepreneurial system. This book, along with its predecessors, aims to bridge this gap. To achieve this objective, the book's structure has been designed to provide an in-depth exposition of entrepreneurial principles and small-scale business operations.

1. Small Scale Enterprises 2. Medium and Small Scale Enterprises to Socio-Economic Development 3. Promotional Entrepreneurship Programmes in Nigeria 4. Issues in Employment in Nigeria 5. Worldview Issues of Small and Medium Enterprises 6. Issues in Growth and Development in Nigeria: Economic and Non-Economic 7. Causes and Consequences of Poverty 8. Obstacles of Nigeria in Economic Growth 9. Issues and Challenges for Growth in Nigeria 10. Challenges and Opportunities in Small and Medium Enterprises 11. Approaches for Promotion Programmes in Entrepreneurship 12. Small and Medium Entrepreneurship in Africa- A Critical Review 13. Internal and External Factors Affecting Small and Medium Enterprises 14. Comparison with Social Entrepreneurs to Corporate Entrepreneurs 15. General Barriers 16. Medium and Small Enterprises - An Overview 17. Unemployment Issues and Steps Taken by the Government 18. Past Policies of Government - A Survey 19. Issues and Challenges in African Youths