Abstract

In every economy there are simple system as well as complex one. Business whether small or big, simple of complex, private or public is created to provide competitive prices. Business in Nigeria, has been classified as small, medium and large. In both the developed and developing countries, the government is turning to small and medium scale industries, as a means of economic development and a veritable means of solving Problems. It is also a seedbed of innovations, inventions and employment. Presently in Nigeria, Small scale business assist in promoting the growth of the country’s economy, hence all the levels of government at different times has policies which promote the growth and sustenance of Small scale business. In most of the times, prospective business owners venture in to business without specifically knowing the basic requirements. This study is aimed at investigating the basic requirements of operating Small scale aluminum work business in Kano State. A sample of 5 operating firms in Kumbotso local Government of Kano State were purposely selected. Structured interview was used to collect the data. The data collected was analyzed. The findings of the study among other shows that training and literacy are among the basic requirements of the aluminum work business in Kano State. The study recommends the obtaining skill training acquisition before venturing in to aluminum business in Kano.