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Strengthening family-based microenterprises is one strategic approach to improving the economic resilience and independence of local communities. Family microenterprises not only serve as a source of income, but also as an important instrument in maintaining the social and economic stability of households. This study aims to describe the conditions of family-based microenterprises, identify obstacles to their development, and formulate strategies for optimizing family economics in Neighborhood I of Padangmatinggi Village, Padangsidimpuan City. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation studies. Research informants include family micro-business actors, village officials, and other related parties. The results show that family-based micro-businesses have a real contribution to increasing household income and meeting basic family needs. However, business development still faces limitations in capital, low financial literacy, limited product innovation, and minimal marketing access. Therefore, an integrated development strategy is needed that includes increasing human resource capacity, facilitating access to financing, utilizing digital technology, and institutional support from the local government to realize the sustainability of family micro-businesses.

The use of log wood as raw material for furniture and construction industry requires an optimal approach in the dimensions of management and production efficiency to increase economic value. This study aims to analyze the relationship between log wood dimensions (length, width, diameter) with the value of production results based on the percentage of efficiency (60%, 50%, 40%, and 30%). The data used are the results of observations of log wood dimensions from several types (unnamed and with codes: Piton, DL, UP, UD) along with the basic price value of the log. Calculations are carried out to determine the economic value of log wood based on the production efficiency scenario. The results of the study indicate that increasing production efficiency significantly affects the economic value obtained, with the UD log type providing the highest value at all levels of efficiency. This study provides recommendations for wood production optimization strategies based on comparisons of dimensions and efficiency as a basis for decision making in the wood resource-based industry.