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This study explores the development strategies of sweet pastry Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) based on Islamic economic principles in improving the local economy in Betungan, Bengkulu City. MSMEs play a crucial role in supporting economic growth and creating employment opportunities, particularly in the culinary sector, which has experienced significant expansion in recent years. In Betungan, sweet pastry businesses have shown promising potential; however, their development is still hindered by several challenges, including limited capital, low product innovation, and less effective marketing practices. This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation at Jl. Ar-Rahman, Sepakat 7, Betungan, Selebar District, Bengkulu City. The study also considers the application of Islamic business values, emphasizing ethical conduct such as honesty, fairness, accountability, and the avoidance of riba and uncertainty in transactions. The findings indicate that the sustainability and competitiveness of sweet pastry MSMEs can be enhanced through several key strategies, including continuous product innovation, improving product quality, optimizing digital marketing, and strengthening business networks. In addition, integrating Islamic principles into business operations helps build consumer trust and ensures ethical business practices. Overall, these strategies not only improve business performance but also contribute to strengthening the local economy and community welfare.

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a strategic role in supporting the local economy, but still face limitations in the use of technology and market expansion. The Banana Chip MSME (Toko Agung) in Banatorejo Village, Tapango District, Polewali Mandar Regency is one of the local food businesses that has potential, but its management is still traditional. This community service activity aims to develop technology-based MSMEs to increase product competitiveness. The methods used are participatory assistance through observation, interviews, training, and evaluation, with a focus on digital marketing, packaging and branding improvements, and strengthening simple business management. The results of the activity showed an improvement in packaging quality, expansion of marketing reach through digital media, and improvements in business financial record keeping. Technology-based development has a positive impact on the readiness of MSMEs to face broader market competition. The implications of this activity show that integrated technology assistance can be an effective strategy in increasing the competitiveness and sustainability of local food MSMEs.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a strategic role in Indonesia's economic development, particularly in developing products based on local wisdom. Toko Jayabaru is an MSME that markets Maumere's signature souvenirs made from traditional ikat woven fabric, facing various challenges and opportunities amid business and tourism dynamics. This study aims to identify internal and external factors affecting Toko Jayabaru's performance and formulate appropriate business development strategies through SWOT analysis. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection through in-depth interviews with the owner and management of Toko Jayabaru. Data analysis uses the SWOT framework (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) to identify the business's strategic position and formulate alternative development strategies. Toko Jayabaru's main strengths lie in strong local cultural identity, authentic product quality, and adequate business experience. Weaknesses include limited digital marketing, restricted production capacity, and lack of derivative product variations. Opportunities encompass Flores tourism sector growth, increasing interest in local products, and potential strategic collaborations. Main threats are competition from similar products, influx of imitation products, and dependence on tourism sector fluctuations. Recommended development strategies include strengthening branding through storytelling, diversifying woven derivative products, optimizing digital marketing, strategic collaboration with tourism stakeholders, enhancing human resource capacity, and implementing customer loyalty programs. Implementation of these strategies is expected to increase MSME competitiveness while preserving Maumere's local culture.

This study aims to analyze the marketing strategies implemented by CV Mitra Agung to increase consumer purchasing interest in the Sungai Pinyuh District. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and documentation studies. The results of the analysis indicate that the implementation of an integrated marketing mix (product, price, place, and promotion) has been significantly successful in increasing both consumer purchasing interest and loyalty. The main supporting factors for this success include offering products with consistent quality, setting competitive prices compared to competitors, active and creative promotions, especially through the use of social media, and selecting a strategic and easily accessible business location. Despite showing positive results, this study also identified several challenges faced by the company, namely limited operational capital and limited market reach, which need to be addressed for future business development. Based on these findings, several important recommendations are provided, These include continuous innovation in product variants, optimizing and maximizing the use of digital media platforms to increase brand awareness, and improving the quality of customer service. These recommendations are expected to help CV Mitra Agung expand its market share, improve sales performance, and ensure business sustainability.

This study aims to analyze the influence of product differentiation, social media promotion, and service quality on consumer purchase intention at Tea Break Sambi Kediri. The research employed an associative quantitative approach using a survey method with questionnaires distributed to 88 respondents selected through an accidental sampling technique. Data were analyzed using validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, and multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS version 25. The results revealed that both partially and simultaneously, product differentiation, social media promotion, and service quality have a positive and significant effect on purchase intention. Social media promotion is the most dominant variable influencing consumer buying interest, followed by service quality and product differentiation. These findings highlight the importance of creative digital promotion strategies and high service quality in enhancing consumer attraction and loyalty. This research provides practical implications for business owners in designing digital-based marketing strategies and academic contributions to the development of consumer behavior and marketing strategy literature within modern beverage SMEs.

Business management based on the application of a combination of offline and online is inseparable from various challenges that can arise, especially in terms of HR management itself, namely the business owner. So that the right strategic action is needed so that the business can run well. This study aims to get an idea of ​​​​how the strategy is, and what challenges are faced in managing a business based on a combination of offline and digital affiliates at Rio Ponsel. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method and data collection through interviews with Rio Ponsel business actors. The results of the study showed that the business management strategy that combines offline sales systems and marketing through the TikTok affiliate program at Rio Ponsel is in the form of implementing internal strategies such as product development according to local market needs, implementing positive personal branding, and improving service quality directly. In addition, external strategies are also applied. Meanwhile, the biggest challenge faced by Rio Ponsel business actors is the high level of competition with competitors both in the offline and digital markets.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) show greater flexibility in adapting to market changes compared to large companies. They have the resilience to survive in challenging economic conditions, such as the global economic crisis or pandemic. One of the MSMEs in Indonesia, Dimsum Haochi Bites, shows strong potential in the local culinary market due to its distinctive taste and high-quality raw materials. However, its growth has been hampered by a lack of developed brand identity and limited digital marketing efforts. This community service activity aims to overcome these challenges by assisting Haochi Bites in creating a strong brand identity and expanding its digital marketing presence. The program begins with a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis to identify internal and external factors that affect business performance. Furthermore, customized business support is provided, which results in the development of a new business logo and an improved digital marketing strategy through social media. In addition, the team facilitated product innovation by introducing new topping and sauce variants. The results of this community service activity increase the competitiveness of Haochi Bites and increase its market potential in the culinary sector in Tangerang.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) show greater flexibility in adapting to market changes compared to large companies. They have the resilience to survive in challenging economic conditions, such as the global economic crisis or pandemic. One of the MSMEs in Indonesia, Dimsum Haochi Bites, shows strong potential in the local culinary market due to its distinctive taste and high-quality raw materials. However, its growth has been hampered by a lack of developed brand identity and limited digital marketing efforts. This community service activity aims to overcome these challenges by assisting Haochi Bites in creating a strong brand identity and expanding its digital marketing presence. The program begins with a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis to identify internal and external factors that affect business performance. Furthermore, customized business support is provided, which results in the development of a new business logo and an improved digital marketing strategy through social media. In addition, the team facilitated product innovation by introducing new topping and sauce variants. The results of this community service activity increase the competitiveness of Haochi Bites and increase its market potential in the culinary sector in Tangerang.

Starting a home bakery and donut business is an attractive option for many individuals who have skills in cooking or baking, as well as an interest in the food industry. By taking advantage of time flexibility and lower initial costs than opening a physical store, this business offers the potential to generate additional income or even become a main source of income. Supporting quality and innovative food products on the menu can win the hearts of local customers and support the community economy. Although there are challenges in terms of licensing, operational management, and adapting to market changes, strategic steps in market research, business planning, product development, marketing, and inventory management can help build a successful and sustainable business in this sector. In conclusion, starting a bakery and donut business at home is not only about cooking skills, but also about creativity, effective business management, and commitment to providing added value to customers and the community as a whole.

Strategy is an effort to develop a company's competitive position amidst business competition. A business development strategy is an effort to conduct an analysis of regional market conditions, both internal which includes strengths and weaknesses, external conditions which include opportunities and threats that will be faced, then alternatives are taken to determine the strategy that must be implemented. The aim of this research is to determine the strategy for developing the Idol Batik House business in Pemusiran Village, East Tanjung Jabung Regency. In this research, the method used is qualitative, the data analysis method used is SWOT analysis and the data collection method uses observation and interviews. Based on research results, Batik Idola utilizes its strengths to gain opportunities by using strategies including maintaining the quality of its batik, maximizing communication technology for marketing and technology in the production sector such as electric canting to maximize production and carry out business development. And the strategy used by Batik Idola to minimize existing weaknesses and to avoid threats that come, namely by increasing promotions by utilizing promotional media according to existing funds, and also adding distribution channels such as agents, resellers or sales.

This research was carried out based on data saying that Elzatta in the period from year to year experienced an increase in percentage as the brand with the best quality, it's just that in 2019 it experienced a slight decrease in numbers, this might have been due to the Covid-19 pandemic that hit the Indonesian nation at that time and of course slightly affected the brand process at Elzatta. Thus, based on the results of the initial observations and analysis above, which found a uniqueness in Elzatta using a sharia marketing strategy for their products, the researcher was compelled to describe this phenomenon, namely related to the Islamic marketing strategy implemented by the Elzatta store so that it continues to exist in the face of real world business competition This research uses a type of qualitative research by using data collection methods in the form of observations, interviews, and documentation. The technique of analyzing the data is by filtering the data, presenting the data, and cross-checking the data. While testing the validity of the data is done using triangulation techniques. The results of this study found that: 1. Elzatta's product sharia marketing strategy was carried out with three main strategies, namely: (1) Market segmentation; (2) Targeting and Positioning; and (3) combination strategy which includes: strategy in maintaining the product; price range strategy; strategy in choosing a point of sale; strategy in the field of product promotion; strategy in HR management; strategy in the easy shopping process; strategy in the marketing process through social media. 2. Supporting factors for the sharia marketing strategy for Elzatta products are due to several factors, namely: Maintaining service quality; Understanding customer needs and company needs through SWOT analysis; Neat employee appearance; Responsiveness in helping customers online/offline; Providing supplies/training to employees/SPG; Sensitivity to the development of global business competition. 3. The inhibiting factors for Elzatta's sharia marketing strategy are internal and external factors. Internal reasons, including: capital, promotion constraints in the field. Meanwhile, these external factors include: price competition and the promotion strategy of Elzatta Jambi's competitors.

This study aims to analyze the influence of marketing strategy and product quality on the development of the Seblak Teh Hanan business in Parakanlima Village, Jatiluhur District, Purwakarta City. The source of data in this study was obtained from questionnaires (primary) which were distributed to respondents. The population of this research is the consumers of Seblak Teh Hanan . The research sample amounted to 99 people. The research analysis method used is validity test, reliability test, normality test, multiple linear regression, f test and t test and coefficient of determination. The research findings show that the marketing strategy and product quality simultaneously affect business development with the results of the Fcount test of 145.528 and a significance value of <0.05. Based on multiple linear regression analysis, the coefficient of determination is 75.2%. The t-test value of the marketing strategy variable is 3.372 and the t-test value of the product quality variable is 8.102, both variables have a significance of <0.05 so it can be concluded that partially the two independent variables affect the dependent variable.

Digital marketing can be a solution to solving problems that have been experienced by MSME actors, namely product marketing problems. Especially in Musir lor Village, Kec. Rejoso, Kab. Ngajuk, East Java Province, where there are several UMKM that have the potential to be developed to become more productive. However, the lack of understanding of digital marketing causes these UMKM to not develop further on a large scale. This is based on the results of observations and the implementation of location surveys in the village of Musir Lor which is a form of research method in the analysis of problems with Musir Lor UMKM owners, namely the lack of awareness of the residents of Musir Lor Village about the importance of Business Identification Numbers, as well as the lack of understanding in increasing business value. or the image of a product to support product quality improvement and increase the interest of potential consumers in an UMKM product. Some UMKM build businesses with minimal knowledge of UMKM business owners causing a lack of knowledge about product brands. Therefore, in branding or rebranding a product, it must be understood that an attractive, unique and easily recognized design is very important. Therefore, several alternative strategies that need to be considered in building a brand are logos that are appropriate to the line of business, banners and business stamps, more attractive and modern packaging designs. In this modern and technological era, it is certainly not far from operating digital applications that must be understood by UMKM business actors as a form of effort to increase the development of an UMKM, such as operating an online marketplace, social media and operating a financial management application to manage finances in a structured manner.

Pasar Ramadhan is an MSME business that sells various kinds of culinary or snacks that are very popular with the community. Food and drinks are sold such as fried meatballs, chips, cakes, boba, lemon tea, chicken noodles, grilled chicken, satay, and so on. This journal article was created to discuss SWOT analysis in an effort to develop a culinary business in the Ramadan market. This study aims to identify internal and external factors that influence culinary business development in the Ramadan market and provide recommendations for appropriate business development strategies. The research method used is descriptive analysis by collecting data through interviews with traders and visitors to the Ramadan market as well as through literature study. The results of the study show that internal factors such as product quality, price and promotion influence the culinary business development in the Ramadan market, while external factors such as market conditions, competition and regulations also play an important role in the culinary business development in the Ramadan market. Recommendations for the right business development strategy include improving product quality, price adjustments, and increasing promotions to increase the attractiveness of the culinary business in the Ramadan market. In addition, traders are also advised to pay attention to market conditions and existing competition and comply with applicable regulations to optimize culinary business development in the Ramadan market.