The study adopted both primary and secondary types of data.

This study focuses on some selected challenges affecting the operation of small scale businesses in Gombe State.

However, there are many challenges confronting the operation of small scale businesses. Small scale businesses have been recognized as primary engine of economic growth in the society. Therefore, improved policies and carefully designed projects can really play an important role this is ensuring that the potential contribution to the economy from small-scale businesses to economic development and ultimate search for self-reliance which contribute to Nigeria as a developing country in which industrialization can be achieved in the long run. Khalique, Isa, and Shaari (2012) stated that, the importance of small scale businesses in the development of economy, reduction in poverty, increase in employment, output, innovation in technology and uplifting in social status and standard is globally recognized and acknowledged in developed economy as well as in developing nations. The development of this sub-sector is an essential element in the growth strategy, not only in contributing to improved standard of living but also in bringing substantial local capital formation and achieving high level of productivity and capacity, equitable and sustainable industrial diversification and dispersal.

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