Empowerment Society

The Financial Literacy and Simple Bookkeeping Training for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Mattirotasi Village

Saddan Husain — 2023-02-17

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are the drivers of the people's economy. In a number of conditions, MSMEs are the wheels of economic rotation for the Indonesian nation. The MSME development strategy is needed so that the business being carried out progresses. If no strategy is used, it can result in the business being run in place, initiative is an answer for a change both in terms of administration and product promotion. Of course it will be an interesting concern if strengthening the economy will further strengthen the people-based economy. The service method uses Community Based Research (CBR) which is a service model that prioritizes community needs and actively conducts research that combines various elements of society to answer challenges that arise within the community itself. The result of this service is that the community understands the importance of simple bookkeeping in developing a business or business being run. Direct practice in the dedication process becomes an integral part of the dedication implementation process. In addition, the support from the Mattirotasi village government was extraordinary, as evidenced by its involvement in the community service process.

Sales Multiplize Through E-Commerce Training For Batik Craftsman In Paiton Probolinggo

Pudjo Sugito — 2023-02-17

Batik Craftsmen in Paiton Probolinggo as a business entity for the cultural heritage of the archipelago has to handle challenges that arise as a consequence of increasing competition. The marketing strategy must be carried out as well and as effectively as possible. One option is to apply an online strategy with e-commerce media which is presently the best answer for all business entities. This is due to infrmation through internet media is more effective to meet buyers in terms of informing or marketing their products without having to meet face to face. E-commerce creates it simple for consumers and producers to do business. Therefore, target of this program is to build e-commerce skills of these batik craftsmen. Technique for implementing the activities consists of a participatory approach with the local industry and trade office, e-commerce training and ends with a simulation and evaluation. Based on the evaluation analyisis of the training execution, it was revealed that the positive response of Batik Paiton craftsmen and through periodic assistance has given hope for business continuity. Even sales then experienced a lot of increase, which is very likely as an implication of the wider reach of marketing areas through e-commerce.

Community Empowerment Through Ecotourism Development of Grogolan Lake, Ngunut Vilage

Abdul Azis Safii — 2023-02-17

Grogolan Lake ecotourism was initiated to save Grogolan Lake as one of the major water sources which play a vital role in Agriculture and various other sectors in the Bojonegoro area, with another aim to empower the community around natural attractions. The Wana Abadi Tourism Awareness Group (POKDARWIS) has introduced the concept of Grogolan Lake Ecotourism and the Ngintir Nang Kali Grogolan for the economic development the residents of Ngunut Village. Implementing the Community Partnership program is intended to help solve some of the problems currently faced by POKDARWIS Wana Abadi, namely management problems and marketing problems in ecotourism development. The solutions offered to solve this problem include assisting in the preparation strategic plan of POKDARWIS Wana Abadi, pioneering outbound education, developing ecotourism educational tours, developing ecoprint educational tours, and social media-based ecotourism marketing assistance to make Grogolan Lake and River Ecotourism become a leading tourist destination in the Bojonegoro city. The results of implementing a series of community partnership programs include formulating the Statute Documents of Wana Abadi Organizations, increasing interest in visiting Grogolan ecotourism through offering outbound tours and ecoprint educational tours, and implementing a social media-based tourism marketing strategy.

Design of a Catfish Feeding Control System and Water Temperature Monitoring Based Internet of Things (IoT)

M. Faiz Firdausi — 2023-02-17

Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is the main commodity and prima donna in the freshwater fish market which also generates significant sales in the market. Data from the Directorate General of Aquaculture from 2009 to 2013 shows an increase in consumption of catfish in Indonesia. From these data it can be seen that there is an economic potential from the needs of catfish in the market. To support meeting the needs of catfish, it is necessary to make efforts to increase catfish production, one of which is by increasing the work efficiency of catfish farming and monitoring water quality. Feeding automatically using a microcontroller is one way to increase work efficiency. This effort is realized in a design of an automatic catfish feeding device whose operating method uses the Internet of Things (IoT) concept to adjust the opening and closing of the feed door. The feeding algorithm or program is stored in the microcontroller (NodeMCU esp8266) as the control unit. The results of the application of the tool show that in terms of quality, automatic fish feeders can improve efficiency in feeding fish. In this case, the farmer's workload can be reduced for feeding activities. It is hoped that reducing the burden and working hours of farmers will provide opportunities for other productive activities for farmers.

Training on Making Various Creations of Goods Using Used Paper

Merliyana Merliyana — 2023-02-17

Training on making various creations of goods by utilizing waste paper is intended to foster interest in entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial interest is preceded by knowledge and information which is then followed by participation in activities to gain experience, and finally, the desire to carry out these activities arises. The training was held in one day and was divided into an introduction to the concept of entrepreneurship and the practice of making various creations made from waste paper. The resulting products are not only of economic value but can also be used as everyday household appliances. This training is beneficial for the participants, because, in addition to increasing knowledge about entrepreneurship, it also adds skills, especially in making various creations of paper products. Utilizing social media and participating in MSME exhibitions which are relatively frequently carried out by the Central and Regional Governments, can be an alternative solution for product introduction and marketing.

Design and Build Onion Cracker Drying Rack Krajan Hamlet, Randuagung Village, Singosari District

Wahju Wulandari — 2023-02-17

Home business is one of the driving forces of the economy in Indonesia, but its existence is always faced with various problems, including production, equipment, management, and marketing. One of the home businesses in the class of onion crackers owned by Yuyun's mother is located in RT 03 RW 05 Krajan Hamlet, Randuagung Village, Singosari District. This business is an income field for the surrounding community because the production process is simple, so, in the drying process, onion crackers only use a makeshift base with bamboo as a support for cracker bases. This business is an income field for the surrounding community because the production process is simple, so, in the drying process, onion crackers only use a makeshift base with bamboo as a support for cracker bases. The cracker dryer mat is the most crucial means to obtain a completely dry and hygienic cracker result. The purpose of community service is to solve the problem of cracker drying racks. Solutions designing and manufacturing cracker dryers with rack models. The implementation method is by collaborating with partners and students to make a more modern and innovative onion cracker drying rack from elbow iron and Kalimantan wood, making cracker mats from filter nets and hygienic as many as 25 units. The results obtained dry crackers are evenly distributed and cleaner, the shelves are more efficient to accommodate the crackers to be dried in the sun, the production capacity tool increases by 46% of the increased production amount and the revenue rise to 70%.

Electronic Waste Utilization In Charger and Powerbank Station Innovations

Nely Apriyanti — 2023-02-17

In the era of globalization, various electronic objects are a vital need that must be fulfilled as means of communication and information. Because of this function, the need for electronic devices continues to increase from year to year and unknowingly has an impact on increasing electronic waste (e-waste). The lack of awareness of the importance of e-waste management is also an obstacle in itself. Therefore, this activity aims to increase awareness of the importance of utilizing or recycling electronic waste into a new innovation that has high value and can be used in the long term. One of them is a charger product innovation from electronic waste recycling created by Casbarkuy in the form of a Charger Station from the Power Supply component on a DVD-Player and a Powerbank Station from a Laptop Battery from Casbarkuy. The method used in this activity is Participation Action Research (PAR) which consists of several stages including the planning stage, the implementation stage to the evaluation stage. The result of this activity is that people are starting to be aware of the importance of managing electronic waste and knowing the right solutions to overcome existing problems. And most importantly, researchers can introduce Casbarkuy to the public as one of the innovative products that utilize electronic waste.