Publication Search

The rapid advancement of information technology has encouraged business actors to adopt digital transformation; this situation is also experienced by Pabrik Tahu Macanan, a small scale tofu factory in Magelang that still relies on manual systems in operation. This  study aims to analyze the implementation of management information systems in supporting digital transformation and risk management at Pabrik Tahu Macanan; a descriptive qualitative approach was applied, using interviews, observations, and documentation as date collection methods. The findings reveal that digital information systems have the potential to improve efficiency, recording accuracy, and internal control; however, their implementation remains limited due to human resource constraints and low adaptability to new technologies. The research also found that simple risk management practices such as regular machine maintenance and manual bookkeeping remain effective in maintaining business stability. The implication of this study indicates that a gradual implementation of digital based information systems, supported by training and supervision, can serve as a strategic step to enhance competitiveness, operational efficiency, and sustainability for traditional SMEs like Pabrik Tahu Macanan.

In Indonesia, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have long been recognized as a very important business sector due to their various real roles in the economy. However, MSMEs often face many obstacles in running their businesses. More incentive support from various parties, especially the government, is needed for the development of MSMEs. In order to overcome the problems faced by MSMEs and support their sustainability, a KKU (Business Field Study) activity was carried out by Group 15 at the KKU-11 of the Institute of Technology and Business (ITB) Adias Pemalang at the MSME “Ev_Kids Product.”After conducting an observation phase, several problems faced by the SME were identified, including the lack of social media for marketing, failure to calculate the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and maintain simple accounting records, absence of a business logo, banners, promotional image designs, organizational structure, business profile, product catalog, stamps, receipt books, and product attributes. Additionally, the SME had never produced a production video or promotional video.After conducting the observation phase, KKU actors formulated several business development assistance programs, namely creating social media accounts, calculating the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), creating simple bookkeeping, creating a business logo, banners, promotional image designs, organizational structure, business profile, product catalog, stamps, note books, and product attributes in the form of hangtags. They also created production videos and promotional videos.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Economic Entity Principle in the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) Kedai Kita, which still relies on a simple financial recording system. The principle emphasizes the importance of separating personal and business finances to ensure that financial statements accurately and objectively reflect the entity's economic condition. The research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach through direct interviews with the business owner to gain an in-depth understanding of the financial management practices implemented. The findings indicate that the application of the Economic Entity Principle at Kedai Kita has not been fully realized, as evidenced by the ongoing mixing of personal and business funds, the absence of a formal bookkeeping system, and inconsistent recording of cash flows and expenditures. The main factors hindering the implementation of this principle include limited accounting literacy, lack of time for bookkeeping, and the absence of a structured accounting system. Nevertheless, the business owner has begun to recognize the importance of separating finances as a foundation for more accountable business management. These findings imply the need for the adoption of simple recording applications, the provision of basic accounting training, and increased understanding among MSME actors regarding the benefits of structured financial statements. This study provides practical contributions for other MSMEs by demonstrating that the implementation of the Economic Entity Principle is a fundamental step in enhancing financial transparency and accountability, as well as strengthening opportunities for access to formal financing.

The mentoring program was implemented to address issues related to the low practice of financial recordkeeping and the suboptimal utilization of digital marketing among Aisyah Laundry MSMEs in Dusun Gatak. The objective of this activity was to implement a simple financial recording system, build a basic understanding of the separation between personal and business finances, and introduce digital marketing strategies aimed at enhancing business management effectiveness. The methods employed included a participatory approach through initial condition observation, socialization of the benefits of recordkeeping, training in the use of simple bookkeeping formats, digital content training, and outcome evaluation. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in the regularity of daily transaction recording, administrative skills, and the establishment of a more systematic financial management pattern. In the marketing aspect, activation of the business’s Instagram account contributed to expanded service information outreach, increased customer interest, and a shift in the business owner's perspective regarding the importance of digital media. These findings affirm that hands-on mentoring is effective in improving financial and digital literacy among MSMEs and in encouraging sustainable changes in business behavior.

This community service program aims to improve the accountability and financial management capabilities of small businesses through the implementation of simple bookkeeping based on Excel templates at the Permata Chips MSME in Sentang Village, Asahan Regency. The main problems faced by partners were the lack of a transaction recording system, the mixing of business and personal finances, and the lack of financial reports that could be used to evaluate business performance. Through counseling, training, and technical assistance, this program succeeded in improving partners' financial literacy in preparing Excel-based Daily Cash Books, Profit and Loss Reports, Cash Flow Reports, and Balance Sheets. The results of the activity showed significant changes, where partners were able to record transactions systematically, document transaction evidence, and separate personal and business finances. The implementation of this bookkeeping became the basis for business decision-making and opened up opportunities for access to capital. Thus, this program contributed to improving small business accountability and is expected to be replicated in other MSMEs.

This study aims to evaluate the financial recording system implemented by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the culinary sector, and analyze its impact on business performance. MSMEs are a very dynamic sector and contribute significantly to the national economy, but many of them do not yet have an adequate financial recording system. Good financial recording is key in business decision making, budget planning, and profitability assessment. The population in this study were 370 culinary MSMEs in Harjosari I Village. The research sample was taken at 20%, namely 74 respondents. The study used a quantitative approach with a survey method through the distribution of questionnaires to 74 culinary MSMEs in Harjosari I Village, Medan Amplas. Data analysis was carried out using simple linear regression to see the relationship between the quality of the financial recording system as an independent variable and business performance as a dependent variable. The results showed that the better the financial recording system, the better the business performance, this can be shown by the regression equation, Y = 1.395 + 0.308 + e. The research results indicate that improving accounting literacy and the use of digital technologies, such as MSME bookkeeping applications, are essential. The involvement of local governments and financial institutions is crucial in educating and facilitating digital-based bookkeeping systems for culinary MSMEs to enhance their competitiveness and business sustainability.

This community service activity was carried out at Laundry A2 Palembang City with the aim of improving the financial literacy of micro business actors through simple financial bookkeeping assistance. Many micro business actors experience difficulties in recording financial transactions systematically, which has an impact on their inability to evaluate the financial condition of the business accurately. Through a participatory approach and direct training at the place of business, this activity focuses on the importance of recording daily income and expenses, as well as the preparation of monthly income statements. The results of the mentoring show that the owners and employees of A2 Laundry are starting to be able to implement a structured daily bookkeeping system. In addition, the increase in understanding of financial management can be seen from the post-test results, which increased by up to 70% compared to the pre-test. A2 Laundry now has a simple income statement that can be used as a basis for business decision-making. The success of this activity shows that a simple bookkeeping model that is tailored to business needs can be implemented effectively by MSME actors. In the future, similar approaches can be replicated in other micro-enterprises to strengthen the financial foundations of local businesses.

Dawet Ayu in Banjarnegara Regency is one of the traditional culinary micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that until now is still able to survive and continue to grow. This typical beverage product not only has cultural value, but also has the potential to be a promising economic source for the local community. However, the reality on the ground shows that Dawet Jabung's business actors are still facing various serious obstacles. Limited understanding of business management, difficulties in calculating production costs in detail, and inability to determine the right selling price of products are the main obstacles. In addition, the low knowledge related to aspects of marketing, promotion, and business communication strategies makes it difficult for this business to expand the market. As a result, some business actors have actually experienced a significant decrease in sales from year to year. To answer these challenges, community service activities are carried out through two approaches, namely Action and Quality Awareness and Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA). Action and Quality Awareness are carried out through extensive counseling, lectures, and mentoring aimed at increasing the knowledge of business managers. In this activity, business actors are guided to understand the importance of financial recording, cost management, and strategies to improve product quality. Meanwhile, the RRA method is used to identify real needs in the field, as well as prepare training, mentoring, and coaching programs that are relevant to business conditions. The results of the activity showed an increase in the ability of partners to classify production costs into the categories of raw materials, labor, overhead, marketing, and transportation. In addition, business actors are now more skilled in determining selling prices based on the realization of costs incurred, not just estimates. They also began to compile simple bookkeeping related to assets, debts, and capital, so that business management became more professional, transparent, and sustainable

This Community Partnership Program (PKM) was implemented to enhance the capacity of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Balang Baru Subdistrict, Tamalate District, Makassar City, particularly in financial management. The main problems faced by local MSME actors include low financial literacy and the absence of systematic and sustainable financial recording practices, which hinder optimal business performance evaluation. Through this program, a team from Universitas Negeri Makassar designed and carried out training and mentoring activities focused on the use of digital financial recording systems that are user-friendly for MSME actors. The activities included the preparation of training materials on basic financial management, hands-on practice in preparing simple financial statements, the use of digital bookkeeping applications, and an evaluation of their implementation. The training was conducted intensively over three days using interactive and practical methods. The results showed a significant improvement in participants’ understanding and skills in managing business finances, recording transactions in an organized manner, and preparing financial reports that could be used for basic business analysis. Moreover, the program encouraged MSME actors to become more independent in making data-driven business decisions. This initiative is expected to have a long-term impact in promoting professionalism among MSMEs and serve as a replicable model for community empowerment through improved financial literacy.

This community service activity aimed to provide guidance and capacity building for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), specifically chicken satay vendors operating in the parking area of Taman Anggrek Mall, Jakarta. These culinary MSMEs have strong potential due to their strategic location, which attracts high foot traffic. However, many of these business owners still face challenges in managing and developing their businesses, particularly in terms of managerial skills, financial record-keeping, and marketing strategies. Therefore, this program was designed to enhance their business competitiveness by improving their managerial abilities, introducing simple bookkeeping practices, and promoting the use of digital platforms for marketing. The implementation of the program began with an initial observation to identify the specific needs and challenges faced by the MSME actors. This was followed by interactive training sessions covering topics such as the importance of basic financial management, how to create simple financial reports, and effective yet low-cost digital marketing strategies. In addition to the training, the team also provided intensive one-on-one mentoring to ensure that participants could apply the materials in their daily business operations. The outcomes of the program showed positive developments. The MSME participants began to recognize the importance of keeping financial records as a basis for making business decisions. They were also able to identify internal management issues such as inventory control and business planning. In terms of marketing, most of the vendors have started using digital platforms like WhatsApp Business and Instagram to promote their products, allowing them to reach a wider audience.It is expected that this community engagement initiative will continue and serve as a model for similar training programs targeting culinary MSMEs in other busy urban areas. Such efforts are essential to developing more independent, professional, and competitive MSMEs in the digital era.

Mentoring activities for MSMEs engaged in snacks, namely tempeh chips. Production activities are carried out every day because of the many enthusiasts and consumers who like the products of the Mak Ribut Tempeh Chips MSME. The purpose of this activity is to The purpose of this activity is to provide assistance for business development in MSMEs by identifying problems that exist in MSMEs, and trying to provide alternative solutions. After conducting the observation stage, several problems were found faced by MSMEs, including not having a business profile, not having a logo, not having a promotional Banner, not having a packaging sticker, not having a stamp, not having promotional media in the form of product photos, production videos and promotional videos, not having a social media account, not knowing the calculation of HPP, and not having simple financial records. During the mentoring activities that created a series of activities that resulted in several programs and after analyzing the UMKM Keripik Tempe Mak Ribut produced a positive impact on UMKM owners such as having a business profile that is useful as a business identity, logo, Banner, packaging stickers that are useful for introducing product brands, stamps, product photos, production videos, promotional videos, social media accounts, as a promotional media in marketing their products, and updates on gmaps so that consumers know the location of the business. Calculation of HPP (Cost of Goods Sold) so that UMKM know how much profit is obtained, as well as simple bookkeeping so that business finances are organized and not mixed with personal finances.

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.

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.

The community service program (PKM) carried out for women entrepreneurs in Klinting Village, Somagede District, Banyumas Regency. The program mainly aims to improve community understanding of business financial management and increase access to capital in formal financial institutions. The objectives of the PKM are achieved through socialization on business financial management and strategies for obtaining efficient capital in formal financial institutions as well as simple bookkeeping training. Through these PKM activities, the awareness of women entrepreneurs in Klinting Village about the importance of effective business financial management and financial records is expectedly increased. Women entrepreneurs were given insight into external capital sources from formal institutions, namely banks, and were introduced to effective strategies for obtaining capital from banks. In addition, entrepreneurs in Klinting Village also gain insight into the risks of informal and illegal loans, as well as how to utilize financial technology, such as digital wallets, to support their business operations. This program is expected to be able to reduce the dependence of women entrepreneurs on informal loans, encourage business sustainability, and build economic independence for the Klinting Village community. In the long term, this program has the potential to strengthen family economic stability while creating inclusive and sustainable business growth

Batik is the identity and characteristic of the Indonesian nation. Many regions in Indonesia have batik with unique characteristics, rich in various types and batik motifs in each region. The motifs always evolve with the times. Sidoarjo is one of the districts in East Java which has a wide variety of culture, arts and batik motifs. Batik in Sidoarjo has various kinds of flora and fauna motifs. Batik Lintang Sari Kenongo is a typical batik business from Sidoarjo. The products are written batik, stamped batik and printed batik. Kenongo batik has its own characteristics in the motifs on each piece of cloth which distinguishes it from various batiks in Sidoarjo so that it can be more easily recognized, especially the one that has long been famous, namely the bayeman motif. Lintang Sari Kenongo Batik tends to use floral motifs that express beauty, peace and fertility. The bayeman motif itself was formed from the creation of craftsmen who saw spinach plants around their house, this indicated that the land in Sidoarjo was very fertile, so it was used as proof of the name of the bayeman batik motif in Lintang Sari Kenongo batik, the craftsman patented this motif to become the standard motif that Lintang Sari Kenongo batik has to this day. Batik Lintang Sari Kenongo, which is a partner for PkM activities, has problems in terms of digital marketing and bookkeeping. So in this PkM activity training and mentoring are carried out regarding this matter. Community service activities have been carried out well, and partners have understood the basics of digital marketing, especially through Instagram and simple bookkeeping. It is hoped that the results of this activity will have the maximum impact on increasing sales of Lintang Sari Kenongo batik.

This Community Service Program (PkM) was motivated by the low quality of administrative order in the bookkeeping and document management system of Dasawisma Anggur Merah 3 RT 08, Bukit Timah Village, characterized by unsystematic data recording, weak documentation practices, and limited understanding of accountable and organized administration. The objective of this program was to strengthen the capacity of Dasawisma in implementing orderly administration through the development of structured, transparent, and sustainable bookkeeping and documentation systems. The method applied was a participatory community organizing approach, implemented through socialization, technical assistance, simple bookkeeping training, hands-on documentation practices, and participatory evaluation. The results indicate a significant improvement in the understanding of Dasawisma members regarding the importance of administrative order, behavioral changes in record-keeping and document management, the establishment of a more structured bookkeeping system, and the emergence of collective awareness of administration as a foundation for program planning and decision-making. In addition, local leaders (local leaders) emerged as driving forces in strengthening administrative management and institutional capacity. This program contributes to the creation of more professional, accountable, and sustainable governance of Dasawisma organizations in community-based empowerment initiatives.

Community service activities are carried out in Gunung Putri Village, Gunung Putri District, Bogor Regency. This activity aims to provide support and solutions to the challenges faced by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), especially in terms of improving product quality, business management, and market access through training programs, and community counseling. The communities involved can gain new knowledge and skills that can improve the competitiveness of their businesses. These activities include digital marketing training, simple financial bookkeeping, and strengthening local and online marketing networks. In addition, the sustainability of MSME businesses is the main focus, by providing an understanding of the importance of product innovation, knowing the basics and procedures for conducting digital bookkeeping and financial reporting and efficient resource management. The expected result of this community service activity is the creation of MSMEs that are more independent, highly competitive, and able to adapt to technological developments including in terms of financial management. The long-term impact of this program is expected to contribute to the improvement of the local economy in the region.

Firms big and small that can weather the economic storm will be able to hire more people and put more people out of poverty. Lacking proper asset segregation, small and medium-sized firms in Medan's Kampung Baru, Maimun District, tend to skimp on accounting. Intuition and expertise continue to guide the decision-making process for the majority of these heavy traders. One goal of PKM in basic accounting courses for SMBs is to teach students how to perform accounting in a way that is both methodical and crucial for measuring revenue, expenses, and profits. to keep up with the company's progress. In the Medan Maimun District of Kampung Baru Village, there are three steps to carrying out community service: conducting interviews and field observations, training, and mentoring and monitoring. Increased work motivation is one possible outcome of this activity's success in expanding participants' understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices.