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This study aims to analyze the role of local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in utilizing lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) as the main ingredient for mosquito repellent products and its contribution to improving the economy of the community in Timbang Jaya Village. Lemongrass contains essential oils that function as a natural insect repellent, making it a potential raw material for value-added products such as mosquito repellent sprays, aromatherapy candles, and herbal lotions. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method with data collected through interviews, observations, and literature studies. The findings indicate that local MSMEs play a significant role in the production process, product innovation, and marketing of lemongrass-based products. Besides generating additional income, this development also creates new job opportunities and supports the village’s economic independence. However, several challenges remain, including limited capital, lack of processing technology skills, and competition with chemical-based products. The recommended solutions include capacity building through training and mentoring, better access to funding, and strengthening digital marketing strategies. Therefore, the development of mosquito repellent products from lemongrass by MSMEs not only contributes to the community’s economic growth but also provides an environmentally friendly alternative beneficial for public health.

Local food innovation is not only focused on product development but also requires effective communication strategies to build positive perceptions and enhance market competitiveness. This study aims to analyze the implementation of innovation communication strategies by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in developing papaya-based chili chips as a flagship product in Nagori Karang Anyar, Gunung Maligas District, Simalungun Regency. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, focusing on the product innovation process, marketing communication patterns, and efforts to build product image amid competition in the local food industry. The findings indicate that innovation communication strategies play a crucial role in creating product differentiation through narratives of unique taste, utilization of local raw materials, and promotional strategies combining traditional methods and digital media. Papaya chili chips are positioned as a product that blends distinctive local flavors with a modern touch, attracting consumer interest and increasing the added value of papaya as a local commodity. This study emphasizes that the success of local food innovation depends not only on product quality but also on the ability of MSMEs to manage adaptive and persuasive communication strategies.

The digitalization of the creative economy has opened up significant opportunities for the community to create innovative products that have high sales value and are environmentally friendly. One interesting innovation is the use of used cooking oil as a raw material for making aromatherapy candles. Used cooking oil, which is usually discarded and pollutes the environment, can be reprocessed into products with economic value, thus supporting the principles of a circular economy. This study aims to examine the potential of processing used cooking oil into aromatherapy candles, analyze digital-based marketing strategies to increase product competitiveness in the market, and examine the meaning of transforming waste into innovative products from the perspective of Immanuel Kant's philosophy of reality. The research methods used were literature studies and field observations of used cooking oil processing practices by the community. The results show that used cooking oil-based aromatherapy candles have good business prospects, especially when combined with digital promotion through social media and marketplaces. Digitalization helps expand marketing reach, create brand identity, and attract consumers who care about environmental sustainability. From the perspective of Immanuel Kant's philosophy of reality, the transformation of used cooking oil into aromatherapy candles can be understood as a phenomenon, namely a reality that is visible in the practice of the digital creative economy. Meanwhile, the values ​​of sustainability, ethical awareness, and social meaning contained therein reflect noumena, namely the deepest reality that is not directly visible but provides direction and meaning for human actions.

Local coffee micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Karang Sidemen Village, Central Lombok Regency, have significant development potential; however, they still face challenges related to marketing practices and limited value addition. Conventional marketing systems restrict market reach and reduce product competitiveness. In the context of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Society 5.0, digital marketing offers a strategic opportunity for MSMEs to enhance product promotion and sales performance. This community service program aimed to strengthen the capacity of local coffee MSMEs through the implementation of social media–based digital marketing strategies. A participatory approach was employed, actively involving MSME actors and students through stages of problem identification, program planning, training and hands-on digital marketing practices, and evaluation. The results demonstrated an improvement in participants’ understanding and skills in utilizing social media as a promotional tool, as reflected by the initiative to develop and publish promotional video content for local coffee products, including the flagship Versilia coffee variant. The use of visual content and storytelling facilitated the practical adoption of digital marketing strategies. Overall, this program contributed to shifting marketing behavior from conventional to digital approaches and strengthening the sustainable competitiveness of local coffee MSMEs.

Community Service Learning (CSL) is a tangible manifestation of the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, which aims to apply knowledge within the community, particularly in addressing economic challenges in rural areas. This study focuses on the effectiveness of the UIN SU student KKN programme in Sugihen Village, Juhar Subdistrict, Karo Regency, which carries the theme of economic empowerment of the community. The research method used a qualitative approach with participatory observation and practical demonstration techniques, directly involving the Sugihen Village community. The results showed that this programme significantly improved the participants’ knowledge and technical skills, transforming their roles from passive consumers to active producers. This training not only helped reduce household expenses but also opened up new business opportunities that had the potential to increase family income. Therefore, this KKN programme can serve as an effective strategic model for creating stable and independent community-based economic growth.

Although MSMEs are an essential part of the national economy, many still face challenges in utilizing digital technology to enhance their business competitiveness. As a micro-enterprise based in Medan City, KYTA MSME produces herbal beverages made from natural ingredients. They encounter difficulties in digital marketing, particularly in showcasing their products and disseminating information online. The objective of this community service activity is to enhance the capacity of KYTA MSME through training and mentoring in the creation of digital catalogs, which serve as effective and contemporary promotional tools. The results of the activity indicate that the MSME actors gained a better understanding of digital technology, basic graphic design skills, and knowledge of visual marketing strategies. The outputs of the activity include ready-to-use digital catalogs, instructional modules on using Canva and Google Drive, and documentation of the reporting process. It is expected that this program can serve as a replicable model for the digitalization of other MSMEs and encourage more flexible marketing transformation in the digital economy era.

Product photography training is one of the important strategies in increasing consumer appeal to MSME products. This activity was carried out with the aim of helping MSME Teh Poci Bu Minah in Wadungasih Village, Sidoarjo, in developing the visual quality of its products to be more attractive and competitive in the digital market. The methods used in the training include an introduction to the basics of product photography, lighting techniques, product arrangement, and the use of simple tools such as cellphone cameras. The results of the training showed a significant increase in participants' ability to produce more professional and attractive product photos. In addition, there was an increase in consumer interest based on engagement data on social media and an increase in sales after the publication of photos that had been improved in quality. This activity is expected to be an example of MSME empowerment through increasing digital and visual literacy.

Selo Village in Boyolali Regency is a center for dairy cattle farming and is also developing as a tourist village. However, most local residents still sell raw milk to middlemen without applying marketing strategies or product innovation. This community service activity aimed to provide education on the importance of dairy product marketing and to introduce innovative ideas based on local potential. The methods used included preliminary observation, open interviews, focus group discussions, interactive counseling, and evaluation through questionnaires and reflection. The activity involved 15 participants, including dairy farmers, homestay operators, café owners, and local youth. The results showed increased participant understanding of marketing strategies, tourism market opportunities, and the potential for milk processing. Most participants expressed interest in further training and began formulating product ideas such as yogurt, ice cream, and pasteurized milk. This program not only improved marketing literacy but also built motivation and collective awareness to develop independent businesses based on the village’s potential. Thus, the activity served as an initial step in promoting sustainable rural economic development.

This study examines the application of Quality Engineering methods to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a community service program. Using a qualitative approach based on literature studies conducted via a webinar at Universitas Sehati Indonesia (USINDO), the research explores how systematic quality improvement strategies can be introduced and adapted for MSMEs to enhance product quality and competitiveness, this study analyzed scientific publications, community service reports, and quality improvement program documentation from 2019-2024. The findings demonstrate that Quality Engineering principles-including Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Seven Basic Tools of Quality, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)-significantly enhance product quality when adapted to SMEs' specific contexts. Case studies reveal improvements ranging from 29.5% to 97.92% across various aspects including customer satisfaction, food safety, and production efficiency. The research identifies key challenges in implementation, including technical knowledge limitations, resource constraints, and difficulties in maintaining long-term changes. The successful integration of Quality Engineering methods depends on active participation from SME stakeholders, approaches tailored to local contexts, and continuous post-program mentoring. This study contributes to developing an integrative framework that combines Quality Engineering principles with practical SME needs, supporting sustainable quality culture development in the SME sector.

This research was conducted with the aim of analyzing the effect of bazaars on the sales volume of MSME products in Rungkut Kidul Village. The field observation method was used to collect data from a sample consisting of MSMEs in RW 01 - RW 06 Kelurahan Rungkut Kidul on weekdays and during bazaars. The observed variables include product sales volume per day, marketing strategies used, and consumer behavior in two different market conditions. The analysis technique used is descriptive analysis technique to describe the profile of MSMEs and the sales volume per day. The results of the analysis are expected to illustrate differences in the sales volume of MSME products in different market conditions. The findings of this study are expected to provide guidance for MSME owners and become one of the solutions to the constraints of the quiet market experienced by the majority of MSMEs in Rungkut Kidul Village.  

Handicraft is an artistic activity that focuses on hand skills and functions to process raw materials that are often found in the environment into objects that are not only of use value but also of aesthetic value. In the Community Service (PKM) activity of STIE Mahaputra Riau, lecturers and students involved in this activity came directly to the Annisa Pekanbaru Orphanage to provide training on making handicrafts with simple ingredients to produce handicraft products that have a high selling value in the market, conduct discussions , questions and answers and counseling about effective marketing strategies to market the handicraft products produced as well as providing motivation about the concepts and benefits of entrepreneurship for school-age children at the Annisa Orphanage Pekanbaru. This PKM activity aims to generate and foster an interest in entrepreneurship for school-age children at the Annisa Orphanage, Pekanbaru, Riau, so that they are motivated to realize their own business or business independently and succeed with their own business by engaging in the handicraft business.

Pembudidayaan secara umum adalah suatu kegiatan yang mengembangkan dan memanfaatkan sumber daya nabati dan dilakukan oleh manusia dengan memanfaatkan modal, teknologi atau sumber daya lainnya supaya bisa menghasilkan produk barang yang mampu memenuhi kebutuhan manusia secara lebih baik. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah untuk memberikan contoh kepada masyarakat unutk memanfaatkan lahan yang masih kosong untuk membudidayakan ikan lele pada kolam terpal. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan Pada Lembang Bulian Massa’bu Kabupaten Tana Toraja. Pengenalan dan pelaksanaan kegiatan pembudidayaan harus menggunakan strategi dan metode yang tepat, kreatif, dan menarik bagi masyarakat agar dapat meningkatkan dan memenuhi kebutuhan manusia akan pangan, terutama protein. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, yaitu kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah masyarakat di Lembang Bulian Massa’bu. Adapun tujuan pemanfaatan pembudidayaan ikan lele ini, diharapkan agar dapat memberi perubahan dan peningkatan khususnya dalam bidang ekonomi bagi masyarakat di Lembang Bulian Massa’bu.

Sejak pandemi melanda pada awal tahun 2020, berbagai sektor perekonomian merasakan dampaknya. Dengan total 64,19 juta pelaku UMKM, sektor ini menempati 99,92% dari seluruh sektor usaha yang ada. Berdasarkan survei dari Katadata Insight Center yang dilakukan pada 206 pelaku UMKM di Jabodetabek, hanya 5,9% yang mengalami pertumbuhan positif. Sementara 82,9% lainnya merasakan dampak negatif berupa penurunan omzet.Output yang ditargetkan setelah adanya program Digitalisasi Marketing pada UMKM ini adalah meningkatkan insight serta awareness owner terhadap potensi jangka panjang dari pengaruh digitalisasi pada UMKM Cheese MeDengan adanya program Digitalisasi Marketing telah tercapai beberapa platform digital yang sudah bisa dioperasikan untuk kelangsung penjualan produk dalam UMKM Cheese Me yaitu Instagram, Grabfood, dan Tokopedia. Adapun packaging yang berubah dengan tujuan peningkatan produk yang ada. Selain itu, program ini juga memberikan beberapa ilmu dan strategi baru terhadap owner. Platform digital yang sudah tersedia nantinya akan tetap di monitoring oleh tim dan diawasi oleh ketua tim agar kualitasnya terus meningkat kedepannya.Program ini bertujuan untuk membantu meningkatkan proses penjualan dari segi teknis dan profit melalui digitalisasi marketing. Bermodalkan dengan pengetahuan tim tentang dunia digital, kami membuat beberapa platform online yang akan membantu dimulai dari proses marketing sampai proses penjualan secara online. Indikator keberhasilan jalannya program ini nanti akan dilihat dari perbedaan penjualan sebelum dan sesudah adanya program ini, serta peningkatan follower secara berkala, yang artinya masyarakat mulai lebih aware dengan adanya UMKM Cheese Me.    

The KPM (Kuliah Pengabdian Masyarakat) Universitas Sains Al Qur'an carry out a community activity program in the Butuh Kidul Village. Butuh Kidul Village is one of the villages located in Kalikajar District, Wonosobo Regency. This village has the potential to produce vegetables. Vegetables that are widely produced are chayote. The KPM (Kuliah Pengabdian Masyarakat) students make product innovations from chayote into a more attractive product, namely chayote which is processed into candy. Candy is one of the food products that are liked by all ages. This activity was socialized through activities with the theme “Workshop on Marketing Strategy & Product Innovation from Pumpkin Siam”. This activity aims to take advantage of the potential of the Butuh Kidul Village community. By innovating through the use of chayote vegetables, it is possible to open UMKM (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in the Butuh Kidul Village. The UMKM can have an impact on the Butuh Kidul Village community which can be a business opportunity for the Butu Kidul Village community. In this article, we explain how to process chayote into candy and promote marketing strategies through digital marketing.

One very important aspect in the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is the form of granting permits for carrying out business activities, which are given by the authorities to business actors. Legality in a business also has a very important role, because it is used as an indication that the business being established is feasible and running. NIB is a business identity number used by business actors to obtain business permits and commercial or operational permits. The community service activities carried out were creating Business Identification Numbers through Online Single Submission (OSS) and marketing to several small business partners, due to a lack of understanding of gadget applications and a lack of product marketing strategies in Sukamoro Hamlet, Puncu Village. The purpose of this service is to provide understanding to the public about the importance of having business legality and product marketing. The method used is observation. The number of umkm in Sukomoro Hamlet is 11 umkm, and 1 umkm does not yet have an NIB. The UMKM was pleased and succeeded in forming an NIB so that it was able to obtain an NIB legality certificate, namely the "Salsabila" banana chips business. The results obtained from this activity were an increase in product quality and customers for "Salsabila" banana chips.