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Business re-planning is an effort to reorganize a business that has been run with structured governance. MSME actors cannot be separated from various business challenges and obstacles that can affect the growth rate of their business. Business practices for micro entrepreneurs are mostly operated without careful planning. Meanwhile, the business world is growing widely and competition is high. Some MSMEs combine business needs with family interests and result in achieving business visions. Business governance, such as: marketing, finance and products by MSMEs is still conventional, so business re-planning is needed to support business sustainability and especially drive the local economy. Community service in Sidayu District was initiated to instill a modern business mindset. The stages of community service begin with coordination, socialization. The target of this community service is aimed at MSMEs in Gresik Regency so that they can improve their understanding of the importance of business re-planning and improve more adaptive business governance skills. Training for MSMEs is not only about theoretical business insights but also a forum for them to consult on business. The follow-up to business training is to provide business mentoring. The implementation aims to accompany MSMEs in making business changes for the better. The community service went smoothly with high enthusiasm from the training participants.

This community service activity aims to improve basic accounting literacy for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through financial recording training and simple financial report making. Many MSME actors do not have a neat bookkeeping system, making it difficult to find out net income and access financing from financial institutions. Therefore, the introduction of simple accounting is a strategic step to encourage more professional and sustainable business management. This activity was carried out by a team of lecturers accompanied by students, with a participatory approach and based on direct practice. The training material includes basic understanding of accounting, recording daily transactions, preparing income statements, and simulating the use of financial statements for working capital submissions. Through this method, it is hoped that there will be an effective and applicable transfer of knowledge from academics to the public. The results of the activity showed that participants were able to understand the importance of financial recording and began to implement a simple bookkeeping system in their business operations. In addition, participants also showed increased confidence in compiling financial statements that can be used as supporting documents in applying for financing to cooperatives, banks, or other financial institutions. This activity not only provides practical benefits for MSME actors, but also strengthens the role of universities in community economic empowerment. In the future, similar activities can be developed with the integration of digital technology to support more efficient and accurate financial recording.

The SMEs sector has an important role in supporting economic development in Indonesia. One of the sub-districts in Gresik, namely Sidayu, has many SMEs that are members of an association called ASUMSI. Almost all SMEs in these locations have not carried out a structured production planning. Production planning plays a vital role in a product-producing industry, including SMEs. Production planning can be started by forecasting demand. The results of this demand forecasting become the basis for production planning. This community service takes the theme of introducing the concept of demand forecasting which is expected to improve the production planning process for SMEs. This community service is carried out through counseling regarding the basic concept of demand forecasting for SMEs actors who are incorporated in ASUMSI. This community service is a form of academic participation in increasing the capacity of local resources, namely SMEs

Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are experiencing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The decline in consumer purchasing power is a challenge for SMEs in carrying out their business production. One of the opportunities for MSME actors to survive in the current pandemic is by maximizing online sales. But not a few MSME actors who still do not understand to use online sales. Therefore, it is necessary to empower the community of MSME actors in trying online markets or other options by empowering MSME actors in branding superior products. By using and managing the right digital media, it is hoped that business actors can increase public interest in products. Digital media that can be used include Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Youtube, GrabFood/Go-Food or other platforms. Business actors can also carry out brand awareness offline, that is, they can develop innovations that do not yet exist, such as promotions by distributing brochures, creating attractive menu lists or creating price tags. The approach method used in community service this time is in the form of mentoring business actors regarding the development of MSME business innovations where members go directly to the field. This MSME assistance activity was carried out. The process of SME Mentoring activities is in the form of interviews with business owners to find out the current situation of their business conditions, members help make snack box orders, make banners/banners and price tags as an effort to carry out brand awareness, and members also provide medical equipment in the form of masks, hand sanitizer, and plastic gloves to business managers as a form of attention to always maintain health protocols when interacting with customers.

PT Bank BTPN Syariah is one of the banks with a mission to provide access, education, and guidance to MSMEs spread across Indonesia. PT Bank BTPN Syariah invites students from public and private universities to join the Bestee program. Currently, PT Bank BTPN Syariah has empowered 37,311 MSMEs in 682 sub-districts spread across Indonesia. The entrepreneurial mentoring conducted by students as facilitators is part of PT Bank BTPN Syariah's mission. In the Bestee program, students act as facilitators, providing mentoring activities to SME entrepreneurs to expand market access both online and offline. The mentoring and empowerment activities for SME operators were conducted at the homes of PT Bank BTPN Syariah customers in Medan, specifically in the sub-districts of Medan Johor, Medan Labuhan, and Medan Timur, from March to May 2025. The first stage involved customer assessment. The second stage involved delivering instructional materials during the second week of mentoring. The third phase involves reviewing and practicing the material taught in the previous meeting. The fourth and final phase is the closing session, where the facilitator assists customers in enhancing their knowledge to maximize business development, leverage marketing technology, and provide crucial information on business identity, promotion, business diversification, excellent service, licensing, financial record-keeping, and appropriate partner materials.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the Indonesian economy which have a strategic role in national economic development. In the context of the traditional culinary industry, pempek as one of Palembang's typical foods has great economic potential. This traditional food has become a superior commodity that is not only popular in its area of ​​origin, but has also spread to various regions in Indonesia. In this Real Work Lecture (KKN), the activity began with field observation methods, in-depth interviews, and FGD (Focus Group Discussion) aimed at discussing the concept of developing promotional media and business identity together with business owners in order to identify the main problems faced, especially in terms of promotional media and business identity. The main problem faced is the limitations in marketing and branding aspects, especially in terms of effective promotional media such as banners, TikTok content, business cards and strong business identities such as business plaques and websites. Through the right approach, it aims to increase business visibility, expand market reach, and ultimately increase sales turnover. The mentoring program has succeeded in increasing the managerial capabilities of MSME owners in managing modern marketing aspects. Training in the use of digital platforms such as Instagram, Tiktok and WhatsApp Business has equipped business actors with practical skills in creating attractive visual content and strategic publication scheduling. changing the business approach from being conventional to being more professional and systematic.

This community service program aims to improve the financial literacy and financial management skills of micro and small business (MSME) actors in Kertomulyo Village, Brangsong District, Kendal Regency. The main issues faced by local residents include limited access to formal financial institutions and a lack of understanding of business financial planning. The activity was held on November 19, 2024, using both classical and individual approaches, including lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice. Training materials covered budgeting, identifying funding sources, setting profit targets, and evaluating financial plans. A total of 60 MSME participants actively took part in the training. The results show increased participant understanding of basic financial management concepts, although further assistance is still needed by some. This activity demonstrates that practical-based training is effective in improving MSME financial capabilities and can serve as a replicable model for other regions facing similar challenges.

This study aims to analyze the understanding of halal certification among UMKM cassava product actors in Kebrengan Village. This study was conducted using a sociological juridical approach method and was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection was carried out by interviews and documentation of related sources. Respondents were 26 people. The results of this study show that the understanding of halal certification in Kebrengan Village, Mojotengah District, Wonosobo Regency is still relatively low due to the lack of understanding and socialization activities. The role of the government is needed to improve the understanding of UMKM by organizing socialization activities and assistance to facilitate obtaining halal certification in Kebrengan Village

This study aims to understand the influence of human resource management (SDI) and sales digitalization on improving the performance of MSMEs, especially in the donut business in the Tuasan area. According to the results of interviews and direct observations, Donat Tuasan MSMEs face major obstacles in the use of digital technology, such as low digital literacy and lack of understanding of digital payment systems such as QRIS and food delivery service platforms such as GoFood and GrabFood. In an effort to improve business performance, human resource empowerment is very necessary, including education on the use of digital technology and the development of business actors' competencies in managing businesses in a modern manner. The implementation of a cashless payment system and the use of digital platforms are expected to be able to expand market reach, increase transaction efficiency, and improve the competitiveness of MSMEs in the digital era. This study emphasizes that the success of MSME digital transformation is highly dependent on effective SDI management and continuous support from various related parties.

Islamic economics emerged as an alternative system based on Islamic principles to overcome inequality and social injustice in the conventional economic system. This article aims to examine the role of Islamic economics in achieving social justice through four main pillars: digitization of Islamic finance, empowerment of Sharia-based MSMEs, strengthening Islamic microfinance institutions, and optimizing ZISWAF (zakat, infaq, sadaqah, and waqf). This study uses a qualitative method with a literature review approach using national and international journals published since 2021. The results of the study show that Islamic economics has great potential in building a fair, inclusive, and sustainable economic system if supported by technological innovation, integrative policies, and improving public literacy. This research emphasizes the need for synergy between the government, Islamic financial institutions, business actors, and the community to strengthen the role of the Islamic economy in national development. In addition, it is necessary to strengthen regulations and cross-sector collaboration so that the implementation of the Islamic economy can run optimally in various lines of life. With sustained support, Islamic economics is believed to be able to be a solution to complex modern economic challenges.

This study aims to analyze the digital marketing strategies implemented by clothing stores in the Telang area from a sharia economic perspective. In the digital era, business actors are required to adapt to technology, including in terms of promotion and marketing. The approach used in this study is descriptive qualitative, with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that most business actors have utilized social media such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Marketplace to market their products. The strategies implemented are mostly in line with the principles of sharia economics such as honesty (ṣidq), openness (tabligh), and amanah. However, some practices that are not in accordance with sharia are still found, such as the use of photos that do not match the original product (gharar) and excessive promotion (tadlis). The main inhibiting factors in the implementation of sharia digital strategies are limited digital literacy and infrastructure. Therefore, ongoing assistance and training in sharia-based digital marketing are needed to improve understanding and business practices in accordance with Islamic values.

This community service activity in the form of mentoring for MSMEs in Gunung Sari Ulu Village aims to provide understanding to MSME actors in Gunung Sari Ulu Village about the importance of brands and packaging in a product and the need for digital financial management and digital marketing (online). MSME mentoring activities are carried out to innovate Maryam bread products "NULIN" such as: providing new packaging; and digital financial management training with the "SI APIK" application. With the mentoring activities, it is hoped that it can attract public attention to the product and also reach a wider market.

Entrepreneurship try to reach welfare economy of citizen constitute a responsibility of church's institution in creating a better life. Covid 19 Pandemic has given impact in economic bussiness where the strategy used by UMKM actors in agrobussiness to increase and mantain their income. The success of UMKM can bring Economic Improvement. Reseach method is qualitative descriptive with research instruments such as indepth interview, observation, and documentation. the result of shows (a) a couple of obstacles such as nature obstacle, human obstacle, and economic obstacle (capital). the word of the Lord regarding entrepreneurship i.e about trust to the blessing source, about running the daily bussiness, about sugestion to do online selling, etc. marketing be utilized such as wrapping, online opportunity, announcement utilization, online shop shopee, application whatsapp, (d) process open new branch (e) selling in facebook application (f) joining bazar (g) inspiration from the shepherd with online selling such as facebook, Tiktok, Go Food, Shopee, and grab (h) door to door selling (i) about customer. Solution and testimony divided into: spiritual solution and bodily solution. Testimony: The Lord bless with house and blessing for the children of the Lord; blessing buying rice with uncoincidently found in the street. The Lord bless therefore still able to harvest, be multiplied in harvest's result and the Lord send the buyers.

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic was experienced by business actors, especially MSME business actors and had a huge impact on business actors who had just started a business. The Covid-19 pandemic that hit the world has made many changes, including the changing behavior of consumers. MSME actors must be able to adapt to existing conditions. Consumers prefer to make purchases onlineonline according to their circumstances and needs during a pandemic, but this right is also inseparable with regard to the quality of the product to be purchased, whether it meets their needs or not. The research objectives were to find out and analyze the influence of: social media on buying interest, product quality on buying interest, and social media and product quality on buying interest in UMKM Mitra Mandiri Brebes. The research population referred toFriends of the Umkm Mitra Mandiri account as of October 15, 2023 totaling 201 friends. Sampling using the Slovin formula with techniquesincidental as many as 67 respondents. The data uses primary data from the answers to the questionnaire. Hypothesis testing uses SPSS. The theoretical basis used is social media, product quality, and buying interest. The results showed social media partially has a significant effect on purchase intention, product quality partially has a significant effect on purchase intention, and social media and product quality simultaneously influence purchase intention

One form of enterprise that represents the potential of villages and receives government support is Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). However, limitations in marketing have led to the underrepresentation of local products. This highlights the importance of community service programs. The aim of this program is to enhance the marketing of UMKM products through the utilization of the Shopee marketplace and WhatsApp Business social media. The community service methods used include socialization, training, and direct assistance to UMKM actors in the target area. Shopee is utilized as an online marketplace, while WhatsApp Business serves as a medium for product advertising. This activity aims to provide understanding of the importance of digital marketing, as well as practical skills in creating and managing accounts on Shopee and WhatsApp Business. The results of this program indicate an increase in participants' understanding and ability to use both platforms. The conclusion of this research states that the effective utilization of Shopee and WhatsApp Business can assist UMKM actors in enhancing their marketing and sales, which in turn can drive local economic growth.

This study aims to evaluate the financial feasibility of tempeh production using genetically modified soybeans (Genetically Modified Organisms/GMO) at the Annisa Tempe Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) in Kubu Raya Regency. GMO soybeans are the preferred choice for the business owner due to their stable availability and lower price compared to local soybeans. This research employs a case study approach and utilizes investment feasibility analysis methods, including Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Net Benefit-Cost Ratio (Net B/C). The results show that the business yields an NPV of IDR 779,241,805, an IRR of 20.82%, and a Net B/C of 78.92. These indicators demonstrate that the GMO-based tempeh business at Annisa Tempe MSME is highly feasible from a financial perspective. The study also identifies key challenges such as competition in traditional markets and highlights opportunities through direct distribution and stable raw material supply. These findings are expected to serve as a reference for MSME actors, academics, and policymakers in developing sustainable GMO-based local food businesses.

cro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a strategic role in Indonesia's economy but often face challenges in meeting legal requirements such as Business Identification Numbers (NIB), Household Industry Food Production Permits (PIRT), and Halal Certification. This study aims to analyze the role of Thematic KKN (Community Service Program) students in the Industrial Cluster in enhancing MSME actors' understanding of these legal aspects through entrepreneurship workshops. A case study was conducted on MSMEs in Kayumalue Pajeko Village.The method used was a participatory approach through workshops integrating theory and practice. The results showed that the workshops effectively improved MSME actors' understanding of the procedures for obtaining NIB, PIRT, and Halal Certification. Additionally, the program facilitated MSMEs in initiating the process of managing legal documents independently.Thematic KKN students acted as facilitators, providing direct guidance and assisting in overcoming obstacles such as limited initial knowledge and lack of access to technology. However, challenges such as limited mentoring time and technical barriers were also encountered.In conclusion, the program had a positive impact on MSME development in Kayumalue Pajeko and provided practical experience for students. Recommendations for program development include the need for continuous mentoring, collaboration with the government, and additional training to ensure sustainable outcomes.

This study aims to examine managerial strategies implemented by MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) to enhance their competitiveness in the digital era using a qualitative method. MSMEs face significant challenges in maintaining their existence and expanding their market amid rapid technological advancements. Through in-depth interviews and observations with MSME actors, this research explores how digital transformation, digital marketing strategies, and digital capability development are managed managerially to improve operational effectiveness and broaden market reach. The results indicate that the application of digital management, including the utilization of social media, e-commerce, and management information systems, can increase brand awareness, customer loyalty, and business efficiency. Furthermore, the development of digital skills among human resources is a key factor in the successful digital transformation that positively impacts MSMEs’ competitiveness in local markets. This study provides recommendations for MSME practitioners and stakeholders to comprehensively integrate digital strategies to face competition in the digital era.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in supporting regional economic development. However, inefficient inventory management remains a significant challenge in operational effectiveness. This study aims to analyze raw material inventory control at Kebab & Burger Foursist MSME in Tarakan City using the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) and Reorder Point (ROP) methods. A descriptive quantitative approach was employed, utilizing annual sales data, ordering costs, and storage costs of main raw materials. The results indicate that the implementation of EOQ and ROP effectively determines the optimal purchase quantity and reorder timing, thereby minimizing total inventory costs and reducing the risk of stockouts or overstocking. The use of POM-QM for Windows software enhances the accuracy of the analysis. The implications of this study offer practical solutions for MSME actors in managing raw material procurement more efficiently and systematically.

MSME actors in Indonesia still face various obstacles in business management, especially in the aspects of marketing and financial bookkeeping. This condition has a direct impact on the low level of bankability of MSMEs to access financing from banking institutions, especially Islamic banks. This activity aims to provide assistance to MSME actors, especially Toko Cipta Swara Elektronik, to be able to prepare basic financial statements and implement simple digital marketing strategies. The method used in this activity is the ABCD (Audience, Behavior, Condition, Degree) approach, with the implementation in the form of lectures, discussions, hands-on practice, and simulations. The results of the activity show that partners are able to prepare two types of basic financial statements (cash flow and profit and loss), design digital marketing strategies through social media, and understand the requirements for applying for Islamic bank financing. This assistance has proven to be effective in increasing the capacity of partners administratively and strategically, as well as opening up greater opportunities to access sharia financing services.