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The Barokah Lumintu Women Farmers Group (KWT) in Siwarak Village has great potential in processing pineapple as the village's leading commodity. However, the processing activities carried out are still simple, not yet standardized, and not yet oriented towards production continuity and market needs. This community service activity aims to strengthen the entrepreneurial spirit of KWT members and increase the capacity and continuity of pineapple processing products through the application of appropriate technology. The implementation methods include entrepreneurship training, technical training in pineapple processing, assistance in the application of appropriate technology, and strengthening of production and marketing management. The results of the activities show an increase in the knowledge and skills of KWT members in pineapple processing, an increase in production process efficiency, and the growth of a more market-oriented entrepreneurial awareness. This program is expected to encourage the sustainability of the pineapple processing business and increase the economic independence of the members of KWT Barokah Lumintu.

Social media is now a very important factor especially for startups, especially in the early stages of growth and brand recognition. The Importance of Social Media as a Marketing Strategy for Startups Students and prospective students in Malaysia. With the increasing use of digital platforms, utilizing social media has become a crucial strategy to reach target audiences, build brand awareness, and increase customer interaction. Seeks to enhance students’ comprehension of the strategic role of social media in effectively marketing their goods and services. Without a social media presence, a startup is missing out on a huge opportunity to grow, be recognized, and connect with potential customers. It is not just about digital existence, but also about competitiveness and business continuity.

The aim of this MSME training program is that the aim of entrepreneurial training is not to direct people or SMEs to create new businesses, but to help SMEs to see business opportunities and new markets by looking at them from a different angle. This different angle is more directed at the need for new innovations from businesses that are currently being run and ensuring business continuity. This activity can increase sales and profits, expand target markets, deepen customer loyalty, and increase competitive advantage (Perwita, 2021). The benefits obtained from this activity are for participants to gain knowledge and product promotion. Increased product orders from a wider target market will also be obtained. Apart from that, this activity also provides social learning for the implementing team, namely students. Students interpret the knowledge gained on campus by providing benefits to many people. Students also carry out downstream research and interpret knowledge for the progress of SMEs. Increased product orders from a wider target market will also be obtained. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR). From the results of the service, it can be concluded that this MSME training was carried out so that Konveksi Aura consumers would increase and expand from various regions. This MSME training uses Instagram media which will be filled with content and product videos. This video content is in the form of product manufacturing procedures, types of products produced, and profiles, pachaking designs. The content video is published on the durian village Instagram account.

Blitar City is one of the cities in East Java Province which has a fairly large number of MSMEs. One of the potential MSMEs is located in the Pakunden Village. From the survey results it is known that there is one MSME actor producing Menjes Kyu Chips who has never used digital marketing in running his business. Bearing in mind, digital marketing is an urgent thing for MSMEs to do at this time because it has a positive correlation with business continuity in the future. This community service activity was a collaboration between UPN East Java students and the Blitar City Office of Cooperatives and Micro Small Enterprises. The purpose of this community service activity is to help solve problems as well as provide assistance to MSME actors related to the closeness of digital marketing in the form of making the Shopee marketplace as one of the marketplaces that is widely used by the community at large. The method of implementing this activity is divided into 3 stages, namely conducting socialization, training, and mentoring to the UMKM concerned. The results of this activity are expected that MSME actors can understand the importance of the role of digital marketing and be able to implement it into their business.  

Financial reports are important for MSME actors because they allow them to know their business finances and understand whether their business is profitable or losing money. In addition, the problem with the Kiraha’s Grilled Fish Stalls shop is the lack of understanding in compiling financial reports. In this service, the methods are Surveys, Training and Assistance, and Outcomes. As a result of this dedication, the recording of the financial reports of Kiraha’s Grilled Fish Stalls is still manual and does not separate financial reporting between capital, income, expenses and personal interests, so that the financial reports of Kiraha’s Grilled Fish Stalls are still not optimal. every month, unknown profits and even losses obtained. Therefore the servant provides assistance in the form of training or direction on how to record financial reports correctly using Microsoft Excel to facilitate the recording of financial reports and ensure the continuity of the business of MSME actors Kiraha’s Grilled Fish Stalls.