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The skincare industry has seen significant growth in the importance of maintaining skin health and appearance. This study aims to examine the influence of promotions on TikTok social media and product quality on Gen Z consumers' purchasing decisions for Glad2Glow skincare products. The study employs a quantitative method using a survey technique via an online questionnaire distributed between April and June 2025 to 80 Gen Z respondents who had viewed Glad2Glow promotions on TikTok and made purchases. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27 software, including data quality tests such as validity, reliability, classical assumptions, multiple linear regression, t-test, F-test, and determination coefficient. The analysis results indicate that, partially, promotions on TikTok social media do not significantly influence purchasing decisions, with a significance value of (0.354 > 0.05) and (calculated t-value 0.932 < table t-value 1.991). Conversely, Product Quality was found to have a positive and significant effect on Purchase Decisions, with a significance value of (0.01 < 0.05) and (calculated t-value 5.551 > table t-value 1.991). Simultaneously, both variables—Promotion on TikTok Social Media and Product Quality—together have a significant effect on Purchase Decisions, as indicated by F calculated 26.763 (> F table 3.12) and significance 0.01 (< 0.05).

This paper examines the influence of financial education on personal financial management practices of Generation Z. A quantitative method with a survey approach was used, involving 30 Generation Z respondents (aged 17-25 years) through questionnaires and simple linear regression analysis. The results of the study indicate a significant influence of financial education on wise financial management practices. Generation Z with adequate financial education tends to be more able to budget, save, invest, and avoid impulsive debt. Conversely, the lack of financial education makes them vulnerable to unwise financial decisions. This paper highlights the importance of integrating financial education into the curriculum and self-development programs to improve literacy and healthy financial practices among Generation Z. This study also discusses the challenges faced by Generation Z in managing finances in the digital era, such as a consumptive lifestyle influenced by social media and e-commerce.

The spice tea business, as part of the traditional beverage sector, has great potential to be developed as a pioneering entrepreneurship amidst increasing public awareness of a healthy lifestyle and consumption of natural-based products. Opportunities and challenges faced in developing this spice tea business as a form of entrepreneurial innovation based on local traditions. The main opportunities for developing the spice tea business lie in the diversity of spices in Indonesia, market trends that support organic and herbal products, and the potential for export to the global market. In addition, the sustainability of this business can also be improved through flavor innovation, modern packaging, and digital marketing strategies. However, the main challenges faced include limited capital, fluctuations in raw material prices, competition with modern beverage products, and low digital literacy among business actors.