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The improvement of performance for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) is a must to achieve business performance growth. To achieve business performance successfully, the MSEs partly need to investigate factors that influence it. This study aims to examine whether or not financial access, digitalization adoption, product innovation, and market orientation influence MSEs' business performance. The source of data was obtained by distributing questionnaires to 135 women who engaged in MSEs in Belitung Regency as one of the main locations of women MSEs in Indonesia. These data were then analyzed statistically by applying the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM. The main findings of this research are: (i) the path coefficient of the variables financial access, product innovation, and market orientation has a positive and significant effect, (ii) the path coefficient of digitalization adoption has a positive but not significant effect on MSE business performance. The results of this research provide input for women's MSEs in Belitung Regency to be able to improve their market orientation to overcome marketing obstacles that may be experienced and to improve the business performance of women's MSEs in Belitung Regency.

Entrepreneurship and product design training is a strategic approach to foster creativity, innovation, and independence among vocational students. This community service activity aimed to introduce basic concepts of entrepreneurship, product idea development, and creative thinking to students at SMK Terpadu Husnul Hidayah Gondang Mojokerto. The implementation methods included initial observation, lecture presentations, discussions, and evaluation through pre- and post-training questionnaires. Results indicated that 92% of participants experienced an increase in understanding of entrepreneurship and product design. The training was considered highly beneficial by 84% of participants, while 79% appreciated the interactive learning process. This activity demonstrates that integrating entrepreneurial education into vocational schools can enhance student readiness for the challenges of the business world.

Women are a valuable resource who can contribute significantly to increased economic development. But the contributions made by women are sometimes less than those of males. Nonetheless, a lot of prosperous female business owners choose to enter the realm of economic entrepreneurship, particularly in the home. Women possess a number of qualities, such as strong drive and the ability to work autonomously to boost productivity via participation in many forms of education and training. Women contribute to the economy by being more inventive and creative in problem-solving and seizing possibilities that present themselves to individuals on a daily basis. Analyzing and identifying a woman entrepreneur's entrepreneurial skills in an urban MSME community is the goal of this study. This research retrieves and manages data through identifying problem topics by conducting searches based on research keywords in various sources such as Google Scholar, Sciencedirect, Sage Journal, and other trusted sources. The data obtained is then analyzed critically by reviewing the ideas, knowledge and findings contained in the literature that has been collected. The research results show that education, experience and attitudes towards risk taking are very important in the entrepreneurial activities of female entrepreneurs

The GPP Maranatha congregation is a congregation that has a majority of farmers. At this time, many congregations are experiencing difficulties in managing congregational businesses, especially in the agricultural sector, many congregations are having difficulty getting fertilizer. According to the author's observations, this is due to the increasing price of fertilizer, in this case the church needs to pay attention to the congregation. The method used by researchers is a qualitative descriptive approach. The research implementation uses procedures that produce descriptive data in the form of written and spoken words from people whose behavior can be observed through interviews or observations using a qualitative approach. This research aims to determine congregation growth efforts through evangelism models and entrepreneurship strategies in holistic services at the Maranatha Fellowship Protestant Church (GPP). From the results of the research, it can be seen that the efforts that must be made by the church to help increase the growth of the congregation both spiritually and physically are: providing assistance to the congregation such as: the church re-holding Communion that was previously held by the congregation at the Maranatha Fellowship Protestant Church (GPP), The church made visits to the congregation and the church provided training in making liquid fertilizer and provided livestock business. With this assistance, the congregation at the Maranatha United Protestant Church (GPP) will experience development

The price difference between the price tag and the cashier's price that occurs at Suba Suka Store is a form of violation of consumer rights, so that legal certainty is needed to protect the rights and obligations of consumers and business actors. The formulation of this research problem are: (a) How is legal protection for consumers who experience price differences between price tags and cashier's prices according to Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection? (b) What is the responsibility of business actors regarding price differences between price tags and cashier's prices experienced by consumers at Suba Suka Store, Kupang City? The objectives of this research are:  (a) To determine the legal protection for consumers who experience price differences based on Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection; and (b) To determine the form of responsibility of business actors in handling the problem of price differences at Suba Suka Store in Kupang City. The results showed that (a) Legal protection for consumers who experience price differences is clearly regulated, but in its implementation based on existing provisions, it has not been carried out properly because there has been no complaint to be resolved directly by the authorized party, namely BPSK at the NTT Provincial Disperindag, so that when consumers file a complaint (b) the form of responsibility of the Suba Suka Store is to provide prices according to what is found by the store, the rest is the right of consumers to decide to continue or cancel the transaction. The conclusions in this paper are: (a) The legal protection provided has not been implemented properly because it has never been resolved by the authorized party, either directly or indirectly (b) errors in the price tag and cashier's price are things that need to be paid attention to again by the Suba Suka Store to become their full responsibility to solve the problem of price differences that occur. The author's suggestions (a) it is necessary to increase supervision and provide socialization about consumer protection (b) every business actor pays more attention to replacing price tags (c) consumers are expected to be smarter and increase awareness when they realize their rights are being violated (d) to further researchers so that they can continue this research to support this thesis.         

The main problem in this research is what factors influence customer decisions in choosing BRI Bank Britama Savings Products in Fatukoa Village. The aim of this research is to see and explain what influences the decisions of Fatukoa Village customers in saving with Britama Savings Products. This type of research uses descriptive qualitative research. The data sources in this research are primary data and secondary data. Where data collection uses interview, observation, and documentation techniques. determining informants using Purposive Sampling, totaling 6 people. The time and place of the research was carried out in the 2023-2024 academic year, on a number of customers who live in Fatukoa Village, Kupang City. The results of this research explain that the factors that influence customers' decisions in choosing Britama Bank BRI savings products are influenced by cultural factors because cultural influences play a key role in customer decisions. The socialization process from the experience of being a customer for eight years, the use of banking products since the beginning of college, and the management of business transactions are the main factors in choosing Britama Savings. Social Factors due to the existence of reference groups, both from friends and family, have a big impact. Suggestions from friends about the benefits of interest rates and easy access to BRI Bank's online services, as well as recommendations from wives who are BRI Bank customers, are taken into consideration in the decision to save on Britama Products. Personal Factors due to Age, life cycle stage, work and economic environment are factors personal influences on product choices. The decision to save in BRI Bank Britama Products is based on long-term goals, investment, financial discipline, and economic considerations as well as income that can be invested, and Psychological Factors because the motivation for opening a Britama Savings account is related to biogenic and psychogenic needs, such as increasing pension funds, long-term investment, increasing financial discipline, and building savings habits. Trust and positive attitudes towards Britama products, supported by the reputation and security of BRI Bank, also play a key role in decision making. Apart from that, information from reference groups, socialization experiences, economic considerations, and trust in banking institutions are key factors that shape customer decision behavior.

The results of this research show the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the welfare of society in Betara sub-district. This research aims to look at the role of micro, small and medium enterprises so that they can increase the economic sustainability of families for the sake of community welfare.  This research aims to find out the role of micro, small and medium enterprises in community sustainability in MSMEs in Betara sub-district.  The results of this research show that the existence of MSMEs has a very important role in the welfare of the community by opening up employment opportunities and increasing the income of the surrounding community so that they can meet their daily needs such as food, as well as other needs such as housing, family health and the need for children's education.  their children and create employment opportunities for the local community to help improve community welfare.  In its implementation, it is still said to be ineffective, this is because there are still many shortcomings that occur in finding solutions to the problems faced by entrepreneurs, especially micro, small and medium enterprises, including capital, so that there is a lack of labor caused by a lack of capital for MSMEs which causes their business to suffer.  experienced ups and downs, affecting production and income.

As part of the final project for the Independent Study Certified Campus Merdeka program, we developed a prototype of the Any.do application through a redesign effort by applying the Design Thinking methodology. This project integrated various aspects of sustainable design into the User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX), aligning them with user needs as well as environmentally-conscious business objectives. The primary aim of this final project was to explain the features and functionalities of the application that can contribute positively to environmental sustainability and create a more intuitive and user-friendly UI/UX experience. The evaluation results demonstrated positive feedback from users regarding the design improvements and the overall enhanced quality of the application experience.

UMKM (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in Indonesia are one of the sector factors that dominate business actors. However, currently UMKM are experiencing challenges in facing digitalization competition in the business sector, in order to survive and develop, business actors must be able to keep up with the times and be able to utilize and apply social media. UMKM Digitalization Assistance aims to help develop businesses that are unable to compete due to the lack of knowledge and experience possessed by business actors. From the assistance provided by the author, Warung Ana was able to develop and slowly expand the scope of its market share through the social media that the author produces.

The development of technology and information has given rise to more and more startup businesses popping up. This is also accompanied by the existence of intellectual property as a startup business asset which is very important to be protected by law. Intellectual property can be in the form of copyrights, patents, trade secrets and trademarks owned by a startup business. This study aims to find out what legal protection for intellectual property will be in startup businesses, as well as the challenges and obstacles that startup businesses will face to protect their intellectual property. This research is normative with a qualitative approach to several startup business actors and legal policy makers who are involved in the legal protection of intellectual property in startup businesses. The results of the study show that legal protection of intellectual property in startup businesses can be done through registration of copyrights, patents, trademarks, and taking legal action against intellectual property violations. However, startup businesses experience problems in terms of costs and time to register intellectual property rights as well as a lack of legal awareness and knowledge of intellectual property protection. Therefore, there is a need for more intensive outreach and education about intellectual property law protection in startup businesses.

The purpose of this study leads to legal action that can be done by business actors related to losses caused by fictitious orders and legal protection against business actors in online buying and selling transactions Cash on Delivery (COD) payment methods. This type of research is a juridical normative research that leads to legal norms, legal principles and using the statute approach (legislation) and supported by the fact approach (the Fact Approach) and conceptual approach (concept approach). The results of the study that the form of legal protection against business actors who are harmed by consumers is in the form of compensation and/or sanctions against consumers when consumers still do not replace the losses as intended. Although Chapter 13 of the UUPK does not specify criminal sanctions against consumers in particular, this does not mean that consumers can avoid criminal sanctions. Criminal sanctions can be imposed against consumers if the consumer's actions have met the criminal elements. The legal action of business actors against consumers who make fictitious orders can then implement the principle of strict liability, business actors who feel aggrieved over the actions of consumers who are not responsible for the goods that have been ordered can demand compensation or compensation without having to dispute the presence or absence of elements of error on the part of consumers. The threat of punishment obtained against consumers who are proven to have committed fraud will be subject to imprisonment for a maximum of four years in accordance with Article 378 of the Criminal Code.. Therefore, it should pay more attention to legal certainty regarding legal protection not only to consumers but also to business actors. Because basically losses can not only be experienced by consumers but can also be experienced by business actors.

This study aims to investigate the influence of macroeconomic factors on the performance of the maritime business in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era. Utilizing a literature review approach, this research analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maritime businesses and its relationship with macroeconomic factors. Prior to the pandemic, the maritime business experienced stable growth, driven by macroeconomic growth and increasing international trade. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the landscape of the maritime industry by causing a decline in trade volume, increased operational costs, and changes in trade patterns. Macroeconomic factors such as economic growth and market demand dynamics also affect the operational conditions and business strategies of shipping companies. The implications of these findings underscore the need for adaptation and innovation in maritime business practices, including investment in technology and infrastructure, as well as international collaboration to address the challenges faced. Future research can deepen understanding of changes in international trade dynamics and identify more effective adaptation strategies for shipping companies in this post-pandemic era. Thus, this study makes a significant contribution to understanding and addressing the challenges faced by the maritime industry in the future.

The development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the current digital era requires product branding through social media. Strengthening MSMEs product branding by providing business assistance through the Business Work Lecture (KKU) program conducted by YPPI Rembang University. In this case, the MSMEs assisted is MSMEs Anis Tempe which is located in Meteseh Kaliori Village, Rembang Regency, Central Java. The problems experienced by MSMEs Anis Tempe are at the marketing (branding) stage, lack of ability in digitalization, not having a business license and not having a business logo. The solution to this problem is to carry out a community service program with development and assistance in strengthening product branding through social media as a marketing strategy and expansion, as well as creating attractive logos and product labels. The results of this service activity are creating attractive logos and product labels, having a social media account, including the location of MSMEs on Google Maps, and having a business license continue their business. Keywords: Mentoring, MSMEs, Product Branding

The Bolotomo cattle breeder group in Wingkosigromulyo Village, Nkombol District, Purworejo Regency, has been established since 2010 with the help of subsidies from the local Livestock Service. Initially, they focused on producing organic fertilizer, but switched to the feeder cattle and meat business because the selling price of fertilizer was low. Livestock management is still traditional, and concentrate feed is rarely used because it is expensive and difficult to obtain. In the dry season, food availability is limited, and rice straw and field grass are the main food sources. The service activity by Tidar University students aims to help farmer groups overcome the feed crisis with technology for making pellets from local materials. Demonstration of making pellets using a mixture of calliandra leaf flour, rice bran, pineapple peel, molasses and tapioca flour. Pellets have the advantage of improving feed quality, consumption efficiency and shelf life. Farmers also shared their experiences and expressed the need for processing livestock waste, such as biogas plants, to reduce pollution and increase income. Integration between the agriculture, fisheries and livestock sectors is the focus for sustainable development.

Until now, there are still many who are afraid to start a business, including online business, so a real manifestation of a successful businessman has high self-efficacy/ability in starting a business. Apart from having the ability, a businessman must also be able to understand marketing planning and strategy. well in developing a business so that the business succeeds as expected, therefore the purpose of this research is to find out: 1) How is the self-efficacy of entrepreneurs in online business for FEBI students, 2) What is the strategy for developing entrepreneurship in online business for FEBI students, 3) What are the obstacles faced in developing entrepreneurs in the online business of FEBI students. This type of research is qualitative with a descriptive approach, and the methods used in data collection are observation, interviews and documentation. The subjects in this study were students who had been running their online business for more than 3 years. The number of subjects in this study were 10 people. The results of this study note that FEBI students have high self-efficacy in online business or entrepreneurship, students are confident in their abilities and have expectations for their abilities in doing business online, in building confidence students obtain from several sources, namely personal experience, other people's experiences, verbal persuasion and emotional state. In the student business development strategy it is still not running well and efficiently, and there are obstacles to student businesses such as suppliers, competitors, capital and customers.

Micro and Small Businesses play an important role in the progress of a region because the existence of MSMEs can absorb labor, thereby contributing significantly to reducing unemployment. Bengkulu Province has many MSMEs operating in various fields, but there are still many deficiencies in MSMEs in Bengkulu Province. One of them is that small business owners still underestimate the importance of bookkeeping and do not separate personal assets from business assets. Most of them tend to make decisions based on intuition and experience. The aim of Community Service Implementation (PKM) activities through simple bookkeeping training for small business actors is so that they can make systematic and orderly bookkeeping, so that income, expenses and profits can be measured, and business development can be known. The service implementation method was carried out three times with each meeting with different MSMEs. Each meeting consists of 30-40 MSMEs so that in total 100 MSMEs receive training. The results of this activity show an increase in the knowledge and skills of business actors in running their businesses through simple bookkeeping that is easy to implement, thereby increasing their motivation to work.      

Cemerlang Barbershop is one of the hair barber businesses in Batam City. The problem at Cemerlang Barbershop is that there is a decrease in the number of visitors and the names of partners are not yet widely known, so the focus and aim of this service is to help Cemerlang Barbershop’s problems through creating social media accounts in the form of Instagram and Tiktok as well as making business cards. The methods used are interview and observation methods. The results obtained are that promotions carried out on social media have proven to be helpful in making the name Cemerlang Barbershop better known and making it easier to reach the desired consumers. Then the business cards created also increased brand awareness and increased the number of visitors from previously 10 visitors coming to 20 visitors. So it can be concluded that this service activity was successful in helping the problems experienced by Cemerlang Barbershop partners.

The purpose of this research is to analyze the break event point (BEP) as a profit planning tool in the Various Kinds of Fried Kud business. This research uses a quantitative approach involving direct surveys with question and answer interview techniques to traders. This approach makes it possible to obtain primary data regarding sales volume, selling price, fixed costs and variable costs related to the Various Kinds of Fried Kud business. The results of the research show that the January calculation explains that the BEP (rupiah) for fried food sales was IDR 24,902,723.74,- and the BEP in units was 24,903 units. Break Even Point (BEP) shows the point where the income from sales is equal to the total costs, so that you do not experience a loss, but instead make a profit. In February, the calculation results show that the BEP (rupiah) for fried food sales was IDR 27,004,219.41,- and the BEP in units was 27,004 units. Break Even Point (BEP) shows the point where the revenue from sales is equal to the total costs, so there is no loss, but rather a profit. These results indicate that profit planning has increased in February.

Used cooking oil is used oil that can be obtained from household activities. Utilizing used cooking oil as a basic ingredient for making aromatherapy candles which can be used as a business opportunity. Scented candles are candles that contain aromatic ingredients that can be used for refreshing, relaxing and treating headaches. This research uses a demonstration method delivered with practice on how to make aromatherapy in the form of candles. The aim of this training activity is so that people can practice it independently and can open up business opportunities that have large sales value. This activity was carried out in Tanah Seribu Village, South Binjai District, Binjai City, North Sumatra, on Sunday 20 August 2023 offline. A total of ±15 people, the participants were women from Tanah Seribu Village, Binjai. This community service is carried out as a form of student concern for the community and adds to student experiences that are not available on campus

Dessert boxes are one of the dessert (cake) snack products that are currently in great demand among consumers. Sweet foods arranged in transparent boxes usually consist of several layers. such as sponge cake, sweet cream, a pinch of cocoa powder, dry cakes as decoration. The aim of this business is to gain experience by learning entrepreneurship while making a profit, giving motivation to the young generation of Indonesia to always have ideas to produce a product that has value. benefits for himself and the community, enlivening the culinary variety. add to the creation of a special food menu, the raw materials used are easy to get. And the aim is to find out the current financial condition of the business or business and to see the impact of the business on the community economy together.