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In response to the rapid development of technology in the economic sector, every Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) is required to accelerate its competitive capacity. The Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/KKN) plays a role as a form of community engagement aimed at empowering local potential, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Several challenges faced by the cassava chips MSME at the KKN location include low business capacity and competitiveness due to limited branding and minimal utilization of digital marketing technology.The objective of this community service activity is to accelerate the capacity and competitiveness of the cassava chips MSME through digital branding assistance and the utilization of digital marketplaces. The implementation employed observation, socialization, and direct assistance methods to MSME actors, which included the creation and updating of brand identity (logo), registering the business location on Google Maps, and mentoring in the establishment of digital stores on e-commerce platforms. The results of this activity indicate an increase in MSME actors’ understanding of the importance of branding and digital marketing, as well as an expansion of product marketing reach through online channels. This KKN activity has a positive impact on enhancing business capacity and serves as an initial step toward strengthening the sustainable competitiveness of MSMEs.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in supporting the Indonesian economy, especially in rural areas where they contribute significantly to employment and local income. Sait Buttu Saribu Village in Simalungun Regency possesses considerable potential in the agricultural, tourism, and culinary sectors, which can be developed through strong MSME activities. Nevertheless, many local MSMEs continue to experience challenges related to limited promotion, weak branding, and restricted market access. This study aims to analyze visit-based and promotional strategies for MSMEs as an effort to strengthen the village economy and enhance business competitiveness. The research methods consist of a literature review of relevant previous studies and field observations conducted through community service activities in the village. The findings indicate that industrial visits, digital promotion via social media platforms, the utilization of Google Maps for location visibility, and branding that highlights local wisdom are effective strategies for expanding market reach and increasing MSME competitiveness. Through strong synergy among the village government, MSME actors, and the local community, MSMEs in Sait Buttu Saribu Village can grow more optimally and contribute to sustainable economic development and tourism.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in driving economic growth and providing employment in Indonesia. However, many MSMEs are still utilizing digital technology to leverage social media as a marketing tool and strengthen their branding. This study aims to analyze the use of social media to increase product branding and sales at the Warung Kue HJ. Risna MSME, located in Karang Rejo Village, Balikpapan City. The research method used is a descriptive quantitative approach, with data collection techniques through field observations, direct interviews with MSME owners, and direct mentoring regarding social media use and online store creation. The results of this study indicate that improving social media accounts, creating business locations on Google Maps, and installing business banners with more attractive designs and colors can increase business visibility and understanding of the importance of branding through digital technology, positively impacting market expansion and potentially increasing business sales. This activity is expected to become a model for sustainable digitalization-based MSME mentoring to increase competitiveness in the era of digital transformation.

Business legality is an urgent need for MSMEs, particularly in the food sector, which faces strict regulations and high risks to food safety. However, many MSMEs still lack a Business Identification Number (NIB) or Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection due to low digital literacy and a lack of understanding of licensing procedures. This situation emphasizes the urgency of mentoring so that MSMEs can operate legally and be legally protected. This Community Service Program (PKM) aims to assist the Golden Kriuq MSME in obtaining an NIB and increase business owners' understanding of the importance of IPR, branding, and digital marketing. The implementation method uses a qualitative approach through observation, interviews, education, documentation, and direct mentoring. Activities carried out include NIB registration through the OSS Indonesia application, logo, banner, and menu design, business Instagram account creation, location determination on Google Maps, and education on the stages of brand registration through the DJKI system. The results show that Golden Kriuq successfully obtained an NIB, has a more consistent visual identity, and has a more professional digital presence. The program's impact is evident in increased awareness of legality, digital administration readiness, and businesses' ability to compete more professionally and sustainably.

This community service program was carried out by students of Universitas Pelita Bangsa in Karangsetia Village, Karang Bahagia District, Bekasi Regency, as a concrete effort to strengthen the capacity of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in facing the challenges of digitalization. MSMEs in this area still encounter various obstacles, such as the absence of formal business legality, limited understanding of branding strategies, and minimal utilization of digital technology for both marketing and payment systems. These conditions have weakened business competitiveness and hindered the growth of local enterprises. The program focused on three interrelated aspects: legal compliance, brand development, and digital adoption. Business legality was facilitated through the issuance of the Business Identification Number (NIB), which provides legal certainty while granting access to government programs and financial institutions. Branding was strengthened by designing logos, banners, and simple promotional media to enhance business identity, professionalism, and consumer appeal. Digitalization was promoted through business registration on Google Maps to improve visibility, and the adoption of the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) as a cashless payment method that is efficient, secure, and widely accepted. The methods employed included observation, socialization, mentoring, and participatory evaluation with business owners. The results demonstrated significant progress, as most MSMEs successfully obtained legal registration, adopted QRIS in daily transactions, registered their businesses on Google Maps, and developed clearer visual identities. This program had a positive impact by increasing entrepreneurial confidence, expanding market reach, and fostering awareness of the importance of digital transformation. Overall, the community service program contributed to strengthening the competitiveness, sustainability, and independence of MSMEs in Karangsetia Village, while supporting the development of the local economy.

Mbak Siti Bagus's Warung Seribu Berkah UMKM is located in the Karang Jahe Beach tourist area, Punjulharjo Village, Rembang District, Rembang Regency, Central Java. Within 10 years of running the business, the UMKM experienced obstacles in developing the business, namely branding that was not optimal, which was indicated by: 1) Not having a business identity; 2) the location of the UMKM was difficult to identify with other UMKM; and 3) the business did not have an online marketing channel. From these obstacles, the Business Work Lecture (KKU) Team provided assistance with a program to maximize branding by: 1) Creating a logo design for cup packaging; 2) Creating a logo on the packaging; 2) Creating proof of payment receipts, 3) Creating Google Maps aimed directly at the UMKM stall, and 4) Creating social media accounts in the form of TikTok and Instagram. The KKU implementation method includes: 1) Pre-survey to the MSME Location, 2) Identifying problems in the MSME Warung Seribu Berkah Mbak Siti Bagus, 3) Program preparation, 4) Program implementation, 4) Mentoring, 5) Evaluation. The program results obtained are as follows: 1) MSMEs have a unique logo for cup packaging, 2) MSMEs already have a note to add up orders, 3) MSMEs already have Google Maps which are directly centralized in the MSME stall, and 4) MSMEs have social media accounts to facilitate marketing

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play an important role in Indonesia's economic growth. However, many MSME players in Sabatan Hamlet, Ringinanom Village, Magelang Regency, do not have business legality, strong branding, and effective digital marketing strategies. This mentoring program aims to assist MSME players in obtaining a Business Identification Number (NIB), improving branding identity, and utilizing Google Maps as a means of business digitization. The methods used include observation, interviews, mentoring, and evaluation of six MSMEs in Sabatan Hamlet. The results of this program show that the assisted MSMEs have successfully obtained business legality in the form of NIB, have a more professional business logo and banner, and are registered on Google Maps, which increases the visibility of their business. The evaluation of this program also showed a positive response from MSME players, who felt the real impact of the assistance in the aspects of legality, branding, and digital marketing. With this program, it is expected that MSMEs in Sabatan Hamlet can develop more rapidly, increase competitiveness, and contribute more to the local economy. Similar programs in the future need to be expanded so that more MSMEs can benefit, with additional training related to digital marketing strategies and business management.

This research discusses the utilization of social media as a marketing strategy to increase brand awareness and competitiveness of MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises), with a case study of HR-TEA in Pangkalpinang. A descriptive qualitative approach was used through interviews, observations, and the implementation of digital marketing strategies, such as Instagram account creation and Google Maps registration, to expand market reach and increase interaction with customers. The results showed that digital marketing strategies involving creative content and social media optimization were able to increase branding, the number of followers, as well as consumer interaction, which overall contributed to the growth of MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in the face of market competition.

The UMKM digitalization is carried out by utilizing digital technology to expand the marketing of UMKM products through digital marketing. The method used is the observation method by going directly to the UMKM location. The selected UMKMs in this service are UMKM Dua Putra and UMKM Tempe and Soy Milk. After conducting a survey and finding the problems faced by these UMKMs, this service carried out the development of UMKMs by making UMKM product brands and logos, making Google Maps, and making QRIS. The results and benefits obtained from this activity are first, branding UMKM products by giving the name “Tempe Ndeso” and making a logo so that it can increase consumer attractiveness and increase sales. Second, location placement on Google Maps for UMKMs so as to facilitate buyer access and increase visibility. Third, the implementation of the QRIS payment system at the Dua Putra UMKMs for an integrated digital payment system to facilitate transactions and increase payment efficiency.

Marketing strategies in the digital era are an important point for UMKM actors to market products both offline and online by utilizing social media platforms. The purpose of this socialization is to provide education about the importance of marketing strategies in the digital era and increase the marketing of UMKM products in a wider range. The method used is qualitative descriptive to explore information in depth about the topic of service. Activities include lectures, discussions, and outputs in the form of making pamphlets and mapping google maps. As a result of the implementation of this socialization, there is an increase in the reach of product marketing more widely through the distribution of pamphlets on social media and mapping of business locations on google maps. This activity succeeded in increasing participants' awareness of digital marketing strategies and providing insights into the use of social media to build branding for UMKM.

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

This community service will help explain the necessary steps. Which should be followed by small bussines regarding their brand strategy and business development issues. One of the problems faced by the majority of small bussineses is the ability to promote using social media in this digitalized era. Through socialization on digital marketing, KKNT student hopes to help small bussines owners to register their bussines on Google Maps so that their bussines can be easily found by consumers and the public in general. Google Maps is an application that displays map-based location points. The purpose of this socialization is to give insight about marketing and advertising to help increase the number of customers and to be widely recognize.