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The development of digital technology has encouraged micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), particularly in the culinary sector, to adapt by utilizing online applications as a strategy to increase competitiveness. This community service activity aims to improve the understanding and capabilities of business owners at Kedai Jajanan Zahira in Surabaya in utilizing online applications as a marketing and sales tool. The method used in this study is Participatory Action Research (PAR), an approach that actively involves business actors in every stage of the process. These stages include problem identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Data collection techniques were carried out through interviews and direct observation to obtain a realistic picture of business conditions. The results of the activity showed an increase in business owners' understanding of the importance of digitalization, improved skills in using food delivery applications and social media, and increased market reach and interaction with consumers. In addition, the use of online applications also contributed to increased operational efficiency, such as more systematic order management and transaction recording. Overall, mentoring in the use of online applications has proven effective in increasing the competitiveness of culinary businesses. This activity has a positive impact not only on increasing sales, but also on business sustainability through increased digital literacy and the ability to adapt to technological developments. Therefore, ongoing mentoring is needed so that business actors can consistently optimize the use of digital technology in developing their businesses.

Digital technology has become an essential part of managing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially in efforts to achieve business sustainability. Kampong Bharu, as an iconic area in Kuala Lumpur, is home to numerous micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) operating in the culinary, craft, and tourism sectors, but faces challenges in implementing environmentally friendly practices. This research aims to analyze the application of green digital management to MSMEs in Kampong Bharu as a sustainable business strategy. The research method uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews and participant observation of 15 MSME actors. The research results show that integrating digital technology with environmentally friendly principles, such as paperless digital marketing, energy-efficient use, and sustainable packaging systems, can enhance the competitiveness and positive image transformation of MSMEs. This finding has practical implications for business owners and stakeholders in developing a digital-based green MSME model in historic urban areas. These findings can also serve as a guide for implementing sustainable business strategies in the MSME sector in other major cities.

This research aims to describe the implementation of digital transformation in marketing strategies among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the culinary sector, using Nomnom Kitchen in Bandarlampung City as a case study. Employing a qualitative approach with data collection techniques including interviews, observations, and documentation, the research explores the firsthand experiences of business actors in transitioning from conventional to digital marketing. The findings reveal that MSME actors face complex dynamics throughout the digitalization process, involving internal challenges such as limited human resources and digital content management, as well as external opportunities like expanded market reach. Digital transformation emerges as a strategic tool that enhances promotional efficiency, strengthens customer engagement, and fosters a business model that is more responsive to technological advances. The study highlights the importance of digital training and the enhancement of entrepreneurial capacity to optimize the digital potential of MSMEs.

The increase in trade tariffs is a serious challenge for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in maintaining the competitiveness of their products in domestic and international markets. This community service activity aims to provide understanding and practical skills to MSMEs about adaptive and sustainable marketing strategy innovations. Socialization is carried out through workshops and interactive discussions involving MSMEs from various sectors. The material presented includes the use of digital media, increasing product branding, market diversification, and competitive pricing strategies. The activity results show an increase in participants' knowledge in implementing innovative marketing approaches and awareness of the importance of digital transformation in dealing with external pressures such as increasing trade tariffs. Thus, this activity is expected to strengthen MSME resilience and encourage sustainable business growth. This activity also opens up opportunities for further collaboration between academics and MSMEs in developing strategic solutions based on real needs in the field.

This study presents an analysis of the marketing strategies of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia, which are the backbone of the national economy. Using qualitative and quantitative approaches, this study aims to identify the challenges and opportunities faced by MSMEs, as well as their impact on local economic growth. The subject of the research in this case is the Martabak Tip Top MSMEs. Data was collected through surveys, interviews, and relevant literature studies. The results of the analysis show that Martabak Tip Top MSMEs face various obstacles in their marketing strategy, such as digitalization and increasing consumer awareness of local products. This research is expected to provide strategic recommendations for stakeholders to support the development of MSMEs, so that they can contribute more to the national economy and job creation.

This research aims to increase sales and national market expansion for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Brokoh Village, Batang Regency, through marketing innovations for tempeh chips. MSMEs in the food sector, especially those based on local products such as tempeh chips, have great potential to grow, but are often hampered by limited market access and digital marketing knowledge. This research utilizes the Community Service Program (KKN) approach to provide direct assistance to local MSMEs. Through field surveys, marketing strategy development, product innovation, and promotion, the research successfully introduced new flavors, more attractive packaging designs, and effective promotional strategies. The results of this study showed that the innovative approach was able to strengthen product identity, improve competitiveness, and expand the market reach of MSMEs at the national level. The impact is expected to encourage sustainable growth for MSMEs in Brokoh Village and improve the welfare of the local community.

This research aims to increase sales and national market expansion for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Brokoh Village, Batang Regency, through marketing innovations for tempeh chips. MSMEs in the food sector, especially those based on local products such as tempeh chips, have great potential to grow, but are often hampered by limited market access and digital marketing knowledge. This research utilizes the Community Service Program (KKN) approach to provide direct assistance to local MSMEs. Through field surveys, marketing strategy development, product innovation, and promotion, the research successfully introduced new flavors, more attractive packaging designs, and effective promotional strategies. The results of this study showed that the innovative approach was able to strengthen product identity, improve competitiveness, and expand the market reach of MSMEs at the national level. The impact is expected to encourage sustainable growth for MSMEs in Brokoh Village and improve the welfare of the local community.

The community service program aims to improve branding capabilities in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). In the digital era, MSMEs face big challenges in marketing their products effectively. For this reason, this program is designed to provide comprehensive training and assistance in building a strong brand and an effective digital marketing strategy. Athakiela Kitchen, as one of the MSMEs in Wiyung District, has not yet carried out branding for its business. The focus of this service is to help Kitchen Athakiela MSMEs implement good branding using digital marketing. The service method used is through counseling and training on branding and digital marketing. The results obtained from this service were the creation of the Athakiela Kitchen branding by creating an MSME logo, product labels, banners and product photos. Athakiela Kitchen can also market its products through the Instagram account that has been created.

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

Catering "Miss Tote" is one of the MSMEs located in Kepanjen Kidul Village, Kepanjen Kidul District, Blitar City. In today's modern era, the catering business is faced with problems related to technology and digitalization. The implementation of community service aims to optimize product marketing through the use of the Canva application as a branding medium and mentoring the use of Instagram social media to expand customer reach and introduce products to potential customers. The method used is a case study with a qualitative approach, the data obtained from interviews with the owner of the MSMEs Catering "Miss Tote" and observations of marketing that has been done and documentation during the implementation process. The results of the study show that the "Miss Tote" MSMEs has marketing potential that has not been optimized, therefore students contribute to making logos, banners, catalogs and brochures as media branding of the "Miss Tote" MSMEs. Implementing a marketing strategy using Canva can have a positive impact such as building a strong brand image so that it can increase customer trust and become the hallmark of a business.

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in economic development and growth, especially in Indonesia. It is widely recognized that MSMEs are very important be-cause of their main characteristics that distinguish them from large enterprises, especially because MSMEs are labour-intensive enterprises, exist in all locations, especially in rural areas, are more dependent on local raw materials, and are the main providers of goods and services. Along with the development of the mindset of the community, the majority of MSME actors have also changed their mindset in determining the marketing strategy used, from product orientation, consumer orientation, value orientation, technology orientation and to build the super smart society. Business digitalization also evolve the marketing mix from 4P (product, place, price and promotion) to 4C (co-creation, currency, communal activation, and conversation). However, there are barriers in the face of digitalization economy, including technology adoption and cyber-crime.