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This research aims to first determine and analyze the Lake Toba Tourism development strategy by the Lake Toba Authority Implementing Body. Second, to find out the results of the SWOT analysis of employee performance improvement strategies using the IFAS and EFAS matrices, important factors can be identified from both the external environment and the internal environment which are strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for improving performance. The research method used in this research is descriptive qualitative, the author also uses SWOT analysis. SWOT analysis is the systematic identification of various factors to formulate company strategy. From the results of the analysis, a growth strategy or growth oriented strategy is obtained. This strategy indicates that the company is strong and able to continue to develop by taking advantage of existing opportunities. This strategy was chosen because the calculation results were in quadrant I where the total weighted score of strengths-weaknesses was 3.36 while the total weighted score of opportunities-threats was 3.314. Positions in this quadrant are very profitable and can be implemented optimally.

Pasar Ramadhan is an MSME business that sells various kinds of culinary or snacks that are very popular with the community. Food and drinks are sold such as fried meatballs, chips, cakes, boba, lemon tea, chicken noodles, grilled chicken, satay, and so on. This journal article was created to discuss SWOT analysis in an effort to develop a culinary business in the Ramadan market. This study aims to identify internal and external factors that influence culinary business development in the Ramadan market and provide recommendations for appropriate business development strategies. The research method used is descriptive analysis by collecting data through interviews with traders and visitors to the Ramadan market as well as through literature study. The results of the study show that internal factors such as product quality, price and promotion influence the culinary business development in the Ramadan market, while external factors such as market conditions, competition and regulations also play an important role in the culinary business development in the Ramadan market. Recommendations for the right business development strategy include improving product quality, price adjustments, and increasing promotions to increase the attractiveness of the culinary business in the Ramadan market. In addition, traders are also advised to pay attention to market conditions and existing competition and comply with applicable regulations to optimize culinary business development in the Ramadan market.