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The retail grocery business is an important part of the traditional market economy. However, most micro-businesses still face limitations in financial management and inventory control. This community service activity aims to improve the capacity of retail grocery businesses in Bolu Market, Tallunglipu District, through assistance with simple financial record-keeping and inventory management based on sales data. The implementation methods included observation, socialization, training, and direct assistance to business partners. The results of the activity showed an increase in the partners' understanding of the importance of financial recording and inventory, as well as their initial ability to implement daily business recording. This activity contributed to improving business efficiency and supporting the sustainability of micro businesses in traditional markets. Furthermore, business partners have demonstrated improvements in more structured inventory management, resulting in reduced waste and stock discrepancies. This initiative is expected to have a long-term impact on developing the capacity of micro-entrepreneurs in traditional markets.

This Community Service Program (PkM) aims to strengthen the role of adolescent parents through education on parenting during puberty and family financial literacy in Lembang Tondon Langi’, Tondon District, North Toraja Regency. Through two training sessions led by Ibu Rio Rita Pakan and Ibu Westerini, the program focused on enhancing the knowledge and skills of parents in addressing the challenges of parenting adolescent children and managing household finances. The first session, which addressed parenting during puberty, provided parents with insights into the characteristics of adolescent development and effective communication strategies. The second session, which focused on family financial management, offered practical skills in budgeting, debt management, and saving for the future. The results of the program showed that parents in Lembang Tondon Langi’ felt more prepared and confident in applying a more open and adaptive approach to parenting, as well as becoming more prudent in managing household finances. The enhancement of skills in both areas is expected to create more harmonious families and greater financial stability. The sustainability of the program is recommended through the formation of ongoing discussion groups and the active involvement of community leaders. This program has contributed positively to family welfare and the empowerment of parents in rural areas

Lembang Sa’dan Andulan has great potential for local economic development through the weaving industry but faces challenges in raw material supply and bad credit that hinder business sustainability. This research aims to provide assistance in identifying the root causes of bad credit, formulating effective credit management strategies, and enhancing the capacity of the management of Badan Usaha Lembang Sa’dan Andulan. The methods used include financial management training, developing a credit assessment system, improving communication, and business mentoring. The results show that the management now understands the impact of bad credit and can analyze its causes. They are beginning to implement the 5C and 7P methods in assessments and business development, and show active roles in financial management. It is hoped that this activity will encourage economic growth in the Lembang Sa’dan Andulan community and create significant social change.