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This community service program was implemented to strengthen the capacity of the SIJATI Business Group in managing oyster mushroom cultivation in Sait Buttu Saribu Village, Simalungun Regency. This activity was motivated by the group's great potential in oyster mushroom production, but still faces obstacles in production, marketing, and business management aspects. The method used was a participatory-collaborative approach through stages of socialization, training, mentoring, provision of modern production equipment, strengthening digital marketing, and business management coaching. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in the group's capacity. From a production aspect, the use of a stainless steel steamer machine and modern baglog racks increased time efficiency, saved energy, and doubled production capacity. From a marketing aspect, digital marketing training and collaboration with students as resellers expanded market reach, increased consumer interaction, and drove increased turnover. From a management aspect, digital-based financial records and assistance with business legality strengthened institutions and opened opportunities for access to capital. This program also had a social impact by increasing the economic contribution of housewives who were members of the group, thereby contributing to the welfare of the village community. Overall, strengthening the capacity of the SIJATI group aligns with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in poverty alleviation, gender equality, and inclusive economic growth. Therefore, this activity can serve as a model for empowering competitive and sustainable local commodity-based MSMEs.

This community service activity aims to empower the Galansia Business Group in Sait Buttu Saribu Village, Pematang Sidamanik District, Simalungun Regency, which is engaged in the processing of agricultural products and household products. The main problems faced by the partners include limited production capacity, inconsistent product quality, simple business management, and traditional marketing methods. To overcome these problems, the community service team applied a participatory approach by providing appropriate technology, business management assistance, and digital marketing training. The results of the activities showed a significant increase in production capacity, time efficiency, and product quality consistency thanks to the use of onion slicing machines and liquid soap mixing machines. In terms of marketing, the partners successfully utilized social media as a means of promotion and distribution, and improved product packaging to make it more attractive and professional. In terms of management, the partners were able to implement simple digital-based financial records and were facilitated in handling business legality. The impact achieved was an increase in members' income of more than 50% and the growth of entrepreneurial spirit among the village's elderly. This program has proven to be effective in supporting business independence and can be used as a model for community-based MSME empowerment in the digital era.

Business legality is the identity of a business that legalizes a business so that it is recognized by the community. Business legality must be valid according to applicable laws and regulations so that the business can be protected by various documents that are valid in the eyes of the law. One of the supporting factors for the sustainability of a business is influenced by the existence of legal elements of the business being run. Business permits that must be owned by the community are a business establishment deed, business entity NPWP, trade business license (SIUP), company domicile certificate (SKDP) and business registration number (NIB). The increase in community businesses in Sei Bingai District, Langkat Regency has triggered many business permits that are not directly supervised by the local government. Community business permits are important documents in supervising the running of these community businesses. The types of businesses in Sei Bingai District also vary, such as tourism, C mining, trade, factories and so on.

This community service activity was carried out with the aim of increasing sales of Omasan Taste frozen beef meatballs through assistance in the business licensing process and updates in product packaging design. Small businesses like Omasan Taste often experience difficulties in obtaining official licenses and creating attractive and safe packaging. Through training, consultation, and assessment, this mentoring aims to assist in the setup and management of business licenses, such as P-IRT licensing and halal certification, as well as improved packaging design. The results showed that having a complete business license can increase customer confidence, while attractive and informative packaging design succeeded in increasing interest in the product. This is reflected in increased purchases and market expansion. In this way, the assistance successfully boosted Omasan Taste's sales through strategies to increase consumer confidence and product competitiveness in a larger market.

Business legality is the main thing that business people need to do when starting a business. With business legality, the business being run can be said to be feasible to operate where legality is a license to run a business given by the authorities. Penjaringansari Culinary Tourism Center is one of the gathering places for business actors engaged in the culinary field who are experiencing problems related to the lack of awareness of the importance of legality in a business. This activity was carried out at the Penjaringansari Culinary Tourism Center which aims to provide education related to making a Business Identification Number and providing assistance in making a Business Identification Number. The method of implementing this activity is divided into three stages, including: the observation and interview stage, the stage of providing education, and the implementation stage. The target of this activity is business actors who do not yet have a Business Identification Number at the Penjaringansari Culinary Tourism Center, namely 13 business actors. The result of this activity is that the desire and awareness in developing the business being run is increasing because it already has a business license that is protected by applicable law.

The Community Service Program (KKN) of Raja Ali Haji Maritime University in Toapaya Village has a work program that aims to encourage the advancement of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by facilitating the creation of Business Identification Numbers (NIB). This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach to understand the process, challenges, and impact of business legality on MSME actors. The results of the activity show that NIB ownership provides significant benefits, including increasing business legality and credibility, expanding access to capital, and opening opportunities to participate in various government programs. The assistance process was carried out through socialization, data collection, technical assistance, and NIB distribution. Despite facing obstacles such as limited digital literacy, internet access, and resistance to change, the collaboration between KKN students, the village government, and related agencies succeeded in helping MSME actors obtain NIBs effectively. With business legality, MSMEs in Toapaya Village were able to increase their competitiveness, expand their marketing networks, and strengthen their role in village economic development. This program proves that MSME empowerment based on business legality can be an important foundation for village independence and sustainable economic growth.

Banjarwaru Village known as bamboo crafts village. Originally it was just a household product, it began to develop into a product that has aesthetic value. Sales of handicraft products are also starting to grow, they are starting to spread to other areas. Then the problem arises, namely inconsistent sales levels. To overcome this problem, the Cilacap State Polytechnic carried out Community Service activities by conducting Focus Group Discussion (FGD) activities by inviting resource persons from business actors to discuss with Banjarwaru village craftsmen. The aim of this activity is that Banjarwaru village craftsmen can find solutions to increase the level of sales of their craft products. From the results of the FGD, it was found that steps that can be taken to increase sales levels are carrying out business legality, building networks with the government, consumers, and fellow business actors, and increasing promotions through digital platforms.

This community service is located in Mulyoagung Village, Dau District, Malang Regency. The problem faced by partners is the lack of a guarantee of business legality. The next problem is product packaging and labels that are less attractive and do not meet standards, which make it difficult to market products. Solutions that can be proposed with training and assistance to obtain a business license or business legality certificate are in the form of business identification numbers (NIB), home industry food production certificates (SPP-IRT), labels and brands, and product halal guarantees. There is training and assistance in making product packaging and labels, considering that packaging is a very important factor for maintaining quality and attracting customers to buy products when they are marketed. In addition, training and assistance for entrepreneurs in using information technology to market products to a wider market online and offline.

Businesses that are recognized by society and the government are businesses that have legality because legality is the most important element in a business and is also an identity that legalizes or legalizes a business entity. The problem that will be faced in this dedication to the community is a lack of insight and views on the legality of business, especially in MSMEs. The majority of people in Kedungdalem Village, Dringu District, Probolinggo Regency, are micro, small and medium businesses such as chip businesses, herbal medicine businesses, catering businesses, cooking spices, wet snacks, pastries, and other businesses. The purpose of this service activity is to provide business legality socialization for MSMEs in Kedungdalem Village. The activity implementation technique consists of several levels, namely preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The results of community service activities are that business actors experience an increased understanding of business legality, the benefits of business legality, the consequences of not having business legality, and also business actors having a Business Identification Number (NIB)..

Business legality is a standard that must be met by economic entities. Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) must meet these requirements to compete in the free market era. This requirement is problematic because many business actors do not have business legality. We face various obstacles such as lack of means to ensure legality, difficulty in responding, and lack of knowledge. This paper discusses the results of community service provided, namely assistance and the importance of business legality for MSMEs. The purpose of this service is to raise awareness and provide a framework of thinking about the importance of business legality for MSMEs to compete in the open market. The implementation method used is touse in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The result of the implementation is the issuance of a Business Identification Number (NIB) which is the legal umbrella of an official business and recognized by the state through the OSS Institution or known as Online Single Submission.

This article is intended so that small businesses after the national economic recovery period (PEN) can develop pride in the products of micro and small enterprises and cooperatives nationally. Business actors need to take advantage of opportunities to participate in the procurement of local government goods and services through the procurement of goods and services at regional apparatuses through the following types of procurement: (1) defense of procurement; (2) direct electronic procurement and electronic catalogs (e-catalogs) by opening district/city electronic goods and services procurement service units (LPSE) to obtain information openly. In an effort to increase broad market opportunities in the procurement of goods and services, of course micro/small business actors are equipped with: (1) business legality; (2) can establish partnerships; (3) utilizing information technology for promotion; (4) understand the electronic catalog so that they understand about district/city procurement service units (ULP), which are generally in the General Section of the Regional Secretariat.      

The government is committed to empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMES) in Indonesia, MSMES are a form of small business whose existence plays a very important role in empowering the community to have independence in the economic sector. MSMEs that are used as partners in community service activities are people who are members of the home industry in the village of Randusanga Wetan, Brebes Regency. This article at least describes the results of the community service process carried out by the community service team from Muhadi Setiabudi University, Brebes, offering assistance services on the importance of business legalization so that it can be more competitive globally. Having a business license is very important for the community, but sometimes there are not a few people who don't want to take care of their business license due to lack of knowledge, limited data, and so on. Through this community service activity, the goals and targets to be achieved in community service activities are business legalization for MSME actors. By having business legality, business actors are expected to be able to compete in the free market era. The method used in this service activity is carried out in the form of counseling and assistance in managing business legality

Competitiveness is important for MSMEs to be able to develop and survive in the midst of competition. Efforts to strengthen MSMEs can be done by collaborating with university service programs. In the service program carried out by STIE YPPI Rembang through the KKU (Business Work Course) program located at the Sambel Pecel MSME, Bu Heru. The problems that occur in the MSME Sambel Pecel Bu Heru are the marketing area is still limited, the marketing media is not maximized, does not have business legality and there are no clear directions for the location. Based on these problems, a service program was prepared, namely training and assistance in the creation and use of social media, expansion of marketing areas, facilitation of business legality management and the creation of google map features. The results of the KKU STIE YPPI Rembang are MSME Sambel Pecel Bu Heru has an Instagram social media account, has an MSME location on the google maps application, creates a photo catalog for promotion and has a business license.

One very important aspect in the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is the form of granting permits for carrying out business activities, which are given by the authorities to business actors. Legality in a business also has a very important role, because it is used as an indication that the business being established is feasible and running. NIB is a business identity number used by business actors to obtain business permits and commercial or operational permits. The community service activities carried out were creating Business Identification Numbers through Online Single Submission (OSS) and marketing to several small business partners, due to a lack of understanding of gadget applications and a lack of product marketing strategies in Sukamoro Hamlet, Puncu Village. The purpose of this service is to provide understanding to the public about the importance of having business legality and product marketing. The method used is observation. The number of umkm in Sukomoro Hamlet is 11 umkm, and 1 umkm does not yet have an NIB. The UMKM was pleased and succeeded in forming an NIB so that it was able to obtain an NIB legality certificate, namely the "Salsabila" banana chips business. The results obtained from this activity were an increase in product quality and customers for "Salsabila" banana chips.